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alyshadeshae's review
5.0
Okay, but why did I never hear about this book back when it was newer?!
It's AMAZING and exactly the kind of book I love! But the only reason I've heard about it now is because the author had a newer book come out on the Rick Riordan Presents imprint and, after loving that book, I looked up other works from the author.
I'm only postponing starting the second book because it's almost midnight and I have to go to work in the morning. Otherwise I would just stay up all night reading.
It's AMAZING and exactly the kind of book I love! But the only reason I've heard about it now is because the author had a newer book come out on the Rick Riordan Presents imprint and, after loving that book, I looked up other works from the author.
I'm only postponing starting the second book because it's almost midnight and I have to go to work in the morning. Otherwise I would just stay up all night reading.
dude_watchin_with_the_brontes's review against another edition
4.0
I have never actually read Rick Riordan, but I imagine his books are a lot like this one.
I liked the story itself, but the reader for the audiobook just rubbed me the wrong way. I'd recommend just reading the text version.
I liked the story itself, but the reader for the audiobook just rubbed me the wrong way. I'd recommend just reading the text version.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
Something about the writing really turned me off right away.
Needed to make a snap decision about what to read for my elementary outreach promotion, so put it down. Didn't give it a proper chance. But probably won't pick it up again. There are so many great books.
Gonna try refraining from giving stars and see how that feels.
Needed to make a snap decision about what to read for my elementary outreach promotion, so put it down. Didn't give it a proper chance. But probably won't pick it up again. There are so many great books.
Gonna try refraining from giving stars and see how that feels.
deviki's review against another edition
4.0
Books I've read and provided detailed reviews over the years but all data is lost after accidental deletion and GD refuse to restore it back.
Adding books back to my library for my own reference and tracking purposes
Adding books back to my library for my own reference and tracking purposes
lestaslettering's review against another edition
1.0
Ok , bad idea! Very very bad idea!
One time I wanted to try an Indian mytho book and you do this to me? Well its my fault, it must have been for expecting a Percy Jackson repeat on here. Rakshasas and what-not could've been actually fun if you didn't show the entire India as this stupid and a British guy being Ravana? Not even sorry for blurting out a possible spoiler? I wouldn't know, I DNFed at 40%. I will stick with Rick Riordan, thanks.
Ash Mistry? Eddie Singh? I dare you to find one Singh named like that and I'd make pigs fly. Ramayana was actually a story I liked, couldn't you get something better to ruin? And for any non-Indians reading this book, I assure you, no Indian family is this stupid. The bro-sis duo were so annoying. I'd prefer the drawling of Magnus Chase over Ash Mistry anytime. And hell, even Catcher in the Rye was more interesting than this. And Savage? Seriously?
I'm not even going to talk about this anymore. Ramayana is ruined for me, forever. If you don't want to be me, go ahead and skip this book and read the original Ramayana.
One time I wanted to try an Indian mytho book and you do this to me? Well its my fault, it must have been for expecting a Percy Jackson repeat on here. Rakshasas and what-not could've been actually fun if you didn't show the entire India as this stupid and a British guy being Ravana? Not even sorry for blurting out a possible spoiler? I wouldn't know, I DNFed at 40%. I will stick with Rick Riordan, thanks.
Ash Mistry? Eddie Singh? I dare you to find one Singh named like that and I'd make pigs fly. Ramayana was actually a story I liked, couldn't you get something better to ruin? And for any non-Indians reading this book, I assure you, no Indian family is this stupid. The bro-sis duo were so annoying. I'd prefer the drawling of Magnus Chase over Ash Mistry anytime. And hell, even Catcher in the Rye was more interesting than this. And Savage? Seriously?
I'm not even going to talk about this anymore. Ramayana is ruined for me, forever. If you don't want to be me, go ahead and skip this book and read the original Ramayana.
storytimed's review against another edition
3.0
Serviceable middle grade. The setting was pretty cool, especially the way Chadda deals with the idea of death, but aside from that it was the same old narrative. The moment the book had Ash learn how to fight and his sister learn "the healing arts", I knew I was going to be disappointed.
chocoblin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
jessicaz's review against another edition
3.0
I thought it was cool - I just was hoping for a new Percy Jackson, which Ash Mistry is not.
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
I had such hopes for this, because it deals with Indian mythology and archaeology. Sadly (and this might just be because I read an ARC, and this will be corrected in the final version) there are no "If you want to know more..." pointers.
Ash and Lucky are on vacation in India, staying with their Uncle Vikram and Aunt Anita. Vik is an expert on ancient Indian languages and as a result the entire group is invited to the Savage Fortress, a former palace in Varanasi. There Ash sees something that's a little odd... perhaps terrifying... but Lord Savage's offering Vik two million pounds for a translation seems to smooth things over. Of course, that's just the start to a tale of reincarnation, ancient gods and wars, Indian history and adventure.
Ash's learning martial arts to fight helps him at the orphanage; having a demon/rakshasa girl/cobra named Parvati helps him as he tries to rescue his sister and fight Lord Savage and the rest of the baddies. As I said, having a way to learn more about Kali, Vishnu, rakshasas and other aspects of Indian culture and mythology would make all that so much more accessible to readers who know little about this. There are other cultural references, like parkour or being a "red shirt" that might not resonate with middle grade readers and need more explanation.
ARC provided by publisher.
Ash and Lucky are on vacation in India, staying with their Uncle Vikram and Aunt Anita. Vik is an expert on ancient Indian languages and as a result the entire group is invited to the Savage Fortress, a former palace in Varanasi. There Ash sees something that's a little odd... perhaps terrifying... but Lord Savage's offering Vik two million pounds for a translation seems to smooth things over. Of course, that's just the start to a tale of reincarnation, ancient gods and wars, Indian history and adventure.
Ash's learning martial arts to fight helps him at the orphanage; having a demon/rakshasa girl/cobra named Parvati helps him as he tries to rescue his sister and fight Lord Savage and the rest of the baddies. As I said, having a way to learn more about Kali, Vishnu, rakshasas and other aspects of Indian culture and mythology would make all that so much more accessible to readers who know little about this. There are other cultural references, like parkour or being a "red shirt" that might not resonate with middle grade readers and need more explanation.
ARC provided by publisher.