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michellewords's review against another edition
4.0
Aru Shah is an absolute treasure. She's one of my favorite characters. Her movie references and sarcasm is the best.
So of course I enjoyed this book. In this book, Aru and company are trying to find and secure the army from Kubera in the City of Gold. Of course bro gives them a few tasks first to prove themselves.
This book had a fair amount of angst and teen drama. Which is actually a first for this series and it kinda caught me off guard. I don't feel like it brought the book down, but was a little off putting at first.
Still a really great book from a fantastic series.
So of course I enjoyed this book. In this book, Aru and company are trying to find and secure the army from Kubera in the City of Gold. Of course bro gives them a few tasks first to prove themselves.
This book had a fair amount of angst and teen drama. Which is actually a first for this series and it kinda caught me off guard. I don't feel like it brought the book down, but was a little off putting at first.
Still a really great book from a fantastic series.
pradyumnab1wso's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
chamomiledaydreams's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series so much! I was waiting to read the fourth book until the fifth book was available in paperback, because I didn't want to be left on a cliffhanger for too long, and boy, am I glad I made that decision. This installment had me captivated from start to finish, and I am physically restraining myself from jumping directly into the final volume. I want to read at least one other book in between, so that I don't get the installments mixed up and also so that I have more time before I am done with this series.
I won't get into spoilers here, but I will say generally that I love the characters in "Aru Shah." They are a great mix of comedy and sobriety, so that they make me laugh and break my heart in equal measure. Their dynamics with one another are fantastic, too, and I love that the main emphasis is on familial and sisterly bonds. The twins introduced in the third book don't have a particularly strong presence in this book, either, but honestly, I don't mind, because my favorite characters are the trio of Aru, Mini, and Brynne.
I am very excited to see where they all end up after the next book, but more than the conclusion, I am looking forward to the journey that I will experience along the way! If you haven't read this series yet, I would highly recommend giving it a try. It's not just for fans of Rick Riordan; I think that anyone who loves adventure stories that follow young characters throughout their teen and preteen years will get a kick out Chokshi's superb storytelling ability and vivid characters.
I won't get into spoilers here, but I will say generally that I love the characters in "Aru Shah." They are a great mix of comedy and sobriety, so that they make me laugh and break my heart in equal measure. Their dynamics with one another are fantastic, too, and I love that the main emphasis is on familial and sisterly bonds. The twins introduced in the third book don't have a particularly strong presence in this book, either, but honestly, I don't mind, because my favorite characters are the trio of Aru, Mini, and Brynne.
I am very excited to see where they all end up after the next book, but more than the conclusion, I am looking forward to the journey that I will experience along the way! If you haven't read this series yet, I would highly recommend giving it a try. It's not just for fans of Rick Riordan; I think that anyone who loves adventure stories that follow young characters throughout their teen and preteen years will get a kick out Chokshi's superb storytelling ability and vivid characters.
verypeculiarpages's review against another edition
3.0
Easily my least favorite of the series so far. It seemed too long, like the gang was constantly doing three things at once, so it was hard to keep track of the main plot. Also some of the characters annoyed me a bit in this one, which I don’t remembering happening in the first three. Hoping the finale makes up for it.
sheepishreader's review against another edition
5.0
Reread 2022:
Reread in preparation for the fifth book coming out in April.
I adore each and everyone of the potatoes. They have all grown up so much, and some how they are my age now??
Boo and Kara both deserve better.
IM EMOTIONAL
Reread in preparation for the fifth book coming out in April.
I adore each and everyone of the potatoes. They have all grown up so much, and some how they are my age now??
Boo and Kara both deserve better.
IM EMOTIONAL
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this arc.
Book three ends on a cliffhanger. We find that the Sleeper has been hiding someone, but this someone is willing to travel with Aru and the Pandavas to try to gain an army to defeat the Sleeper. Their adventures take them to many new and dangerous places, and Aru learns that no one should be defined in absolutes. Funny, sad, and adventurous, Aru Shah and the City of Gold is another great part of the series.
Middle grade
Book three ends on a cliffhanger. We find that the Sleeper has been hiding someone, but this someone is willing to travel with Aru and the Pandavas to try to gain an army to defeat the Sleeper. Their adventures take them to many new and dangerous places, and Aru learns that no one should be defined in absolutes. Funny, sad, and adventurous, Aru Shah and the City of Gold is another great part of the series.
Middle grade
ratherbereading25's review against another edition
4.0
It took me too long to read this book because I kept getting interrupted by library holds and other books and cookies and literally everything. But. I love Aru Shah and I think this book was a solid continuation of the series and got me excited for the final book.
pangobooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0