BookPeople Presents: Aparna Verma - The Burning Queen

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Tue Nov 04 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

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BookPeople | Austin, TX

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BookPeople welcomes Aparna Verma in conversation with Amber V. Nicole to celebrate the release of The Burning Queen.
About this Event

Please welcome Aparna Verma and Amber V. Nicole to celebrate The Burning Queen!

This event is free and open to the public.

  • Start time: 7:00 P.M.
  • Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.
  • Location: The second floor of BookPeople.

The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.

  • To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.

Guidelines:

  • Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • If you have any other questions, please visit our Eventbrite FAQ. If your question isn't covered in the FAQ, feel free to email us at [email protected].
  • All event guidelines are subject to change.
  • BookPeople reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event if necessary.
  • There will not be a live stream or recording available.

About the book:

In the thrilling sequel to The Phoenix King, deadly secrets are uncovered, new alliances are forged, and an exiled princess will rise from the ashes of the old world as the burning queen.

"So what will you become, Elena? Villain, hero, or conqueror?"

Ravence has fallen. Her enemies have ravaged her people. And now Elena Aadya Ravence must decide how far she will go to reap her revenge. As she is pulled into a bitter war that will decide the fate of her kingdom, a new tyrant rises to reclaim his home, and Elena finds that perhaps her hunger isn’t enough.

And his knows no bounds.

Praise for The Phoenix King:

“Fiery, inventive, and full of yearning and vengeance. A wonderful read.” —Tasha Suri

"Come for the science fantasy worldbuilding and stay for the characters you just can’t get out of your head.” —Vaishnavi Patel

"A heady and seamless blend of sci fi and fantasy infused with Indian inspiration. An engrossing read that will have you quickly turning through the chapters." —R. R. Virdi

About the author:

Aparna Verma was born in India and immigrated to the United States when she was two. She graduated from Stanford University with Honors in the Arts and a B.A. in English. The Phoenix King is her first novel. When she is not writing, Aparna likes to ride horses, dance to Bollywood music, and find old cafes in which to read myths about forgotten worlds.

About the moderator:

Amber V. Nicole is an international and USA Today bestselling dark fantasy author who thrives on writing complex villains and stories full of epic stakes. When she is not writing new and fantastic storylines to devastate her readers, she spends her time playing video games and obsessing over her favorite anime. Amber continues to follow her passion for exploring morally grey characters, so you can expect more epic tales to come.

By purchasing a book from BookPeople, you are not only supporting a local, independent business – you’re showing publishers that they should continue sending authors to BookPeople.

Thank you for supporting Aparna Verma, Amber V. Nicole and your local independent bookstore!

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