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svtiwari1's review
5.0
4.6 stars! A beautiful story of a Marathi family in Michigan filled with Hindustani music, mythical creatures, and lots of puns. I think the main character Geetanjali is very well developed. She goes through challenges that any reader can connect with and South Asian readers may particularly relate to. I appreciated the nuanced roles of her family, friends, and society in vacilating between restricting and enabling her growth and bravery.
My only real qualm is that the beginning of the book felt a bit slow for me. However, once the story reached more of the twists and action/mystery/horror elements, I think it was well-paced.
I concurrently listened to the audiobook while reading the text which helped me better catch any new vocabulary.
My only real qualm is that the beginning of the book felt a bit slow for me. However, once the story reached more of the twists and action/mystery/horror elements, I think it was well-paced.
I concurrently listened to the audiobook while reading the text which helped me better catch any new vocabulary.
sarahvlovestoread's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.25
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