Reviews

She of the Mountains by Vivek Shraya

anpu325's review against another edition

4.0

A magical exploration of queerness, love, Hindu religion, and the beauty of living in the spaces in between.

thejejo's review against another edition

5.0

A fantastic queer read. This moved me deeply. I loved it.

breadandmushrooms's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

cleo_reads's review against another edition

4.0

Engaging and weird. Not sure what else to say except I’m glad I read it. 

mae_ogas's review against another edition

hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

readingpicnic's review against another edition

4.5

Very intense and thoughtful explorations of gender, sexuality, and race, particularly with biphobia and racism within the queer community. I can see the author starting to explore gender in this piece, I think pre-social transition? I saw this particularly with the constant thought that something was missing or awry in relationships that the main character couldn't put their finger on, even after they had mostly come to terms with their sexuality (enter: gender). The illustrations were incredible and connected very well to the different stories. I liked the blend of mythology with the fictional memoir-esque chapters, and this was overall a stunning book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Biphobia

Moderate: Racism, Child death, and Murder

kb_hg's review against another edition

4.0

3.75

lsparrow's review against another edition

5.0

Every time I read something by this author I love it!
I especially love the way that the style and format do not follow conventional novel or book format,
illustrations and words- not graphic novel or comic, not strictly novel.
This book weaves myth, love story and finding one self.

fiifarts's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.0

earthflesh's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25