Mallie, in an age where fantastical tales of magical creatures and ancient beings often seem relegated to the pages of children’s books or fantasy novels, Mayur Deshpande’s Mallie offers a refreshing twist by blending the lines between myth and reality in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. This captivating novel tells the story of a young girl named Mallie, who is on a journey of self-discovery in a world that is not as simple as it seems. At the heart of the book lies a blend of fantasy and reality, where the mythical creatures and creatures of legend are not just stories, but very real, ancient forces, existing just beyond the veil of human understanding.