GODDESS COMPLEX

Rukhmani K. Desai delivers a sharp, dynamic performance that captures the biting wit and dark humor of Sanjana Satyanandais's contradictory existence. After she walks out on her failed marriage, her husband goes missing. Desai balances Sanjana's cynicism and vulnerability, making her struggles with adulthood, academia, and modern womanhood sound raw and relatable. Desai shifts between satire and suspense, keeping the listener engaged as the mystery of what happened to Killian unfolds. Desai's crisp pacing enhances the story's sharp observations on relationships, identity, and fertility. Whether delivering dry humor or moments of existential dread, Desai's narration is immersive and compelling, making this audiobook one that fans of world literature won't want to miss. M.R. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2025]