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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Almost returned this early but it got good at chapter 11. Will be reading the next one!
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
This was an okay read. I will say that I expected much more due to the high praise from Rick Riordan, but unfortunately it just didn't live up to the Percy Jackson series. While I really did enjoy the introduction to Hindu culture and mythology, a lot of the dialogue was cheesy and geared towards much younger readers. This is a fun tale full of positive moral lessons, but it struggles to hold its own outside of the children's library.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I didn’t enjoy the storyline, and it was hard to follow what was happening.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was utterly delightful. Suck it, JKR, there are better and more diverse kids’ fantasy series and this is one of them!
adventurous
funny
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
Aru is so sassy! And it was really neat to see her understand why she constantly lies. To move the idea of what she does from lying into imagination makes it a talent to be honed in a careful way that doesn’t hurt people instead of making her into a selfish brat. And to find family when yours is “broken.” It’s beautiful. We all feel that we don’t belong in one way or another. We just need to find our family.
adventurous
dark
funny
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
This book is great for kids who are looking for something similar to Harry Potter. It’s based on Indian mythology and the characters are funny and relatable for kids. Great read!