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bibliobrandie's review against another edition
3.0
This is not my type of fantasy book but I think that middle grade students, especially fans of Riordan, will enjoy this. The Indian freedom struggle against the British is the backdrop to this story and I really loved the allegory to the Indian revolution. The authors note at the end delves into this and other themes from the book. DasGupta explores themes of culture of language, colonialism, traditions, and religion, and she ties it to current events. She says, "Destroying a people's language, not letting children learn the ways of those who came before them, is the surest way to kill a culture." I don't know if students will totally get all of this but maybe it will open them up to some unknown parts of history.
brighthappyness's review
4.0
Really pleasantly surprised by the strong anti-colonial message that the book portrays so well; honestly I would definitely recommend for kids to read. Some parts were honestly cringey (it's for middle schoolers so no one to blame but me) and there are some parts where I felt like the writing could have been better but regardless I am absolutely sold on this series and am looking forward to the next book.
bookwaffle's review against another edition
3.0
This book is excellent. Personally better than the original series of the Kingdom beyond. I struggle to give it a higher rating than the OG series. Still, it absolutely is more entertaining considering it's about one of my favourite characters from "Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond" series.
daanin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
sometimesleelynnreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
One star for Pinki's nieces and nephews alone!
The story of a young rakkhosh who can't control her powers, plus is the daughter of two rebels, is nothing really new. Nor is the rest of the plot - trying to protect her family, plus rescuing the Moon Maiden, plus figuring out when she's been treated as a pawn, plus who really are her friends/allies and who are her enemies. However, clothing them in the guise of rakkhosh and serpent rulers, along with the various magical clans, does make for a different twist.
ARC provided by publisher.
The story of a young rakkhosh who can't control her powers, plus is the daughter of two rebels, is nothing really new. Nor is the rest of the plot - trying to protect her family, plus rescuing the Moon Maiden, plus figuring out when she's been treated as a pawn, plus who really are her friends/allies and who are her enemies. However, clothing them in the guise of rakkhosh and serpent rulers, along with the various magical clans, does make for a different twist.
ARC provided by publisher.
coutures1513's review against another edition
3.0
Pinki est un personnage récurrent de la première série et on ne la connait pas beaucoup et on ne sait pas si on l'aime ou non. J'ai donc apprécié avoir un aperçu de son passé et de la connaitre davantage. Je vais certainement écouter les autres lorsqu'ils sortiront.
Le thème principal est très clairement la colonisation. Je trouve que c'est une belle manière d'aborder un sujet plutôt lourd avec des personnages fictifs qui ne sont pas humains. Bien que ce soit un sujet qui peut être souvent utilisé, je l'ai rarement vu abordé de manière aussi claire. On constate aussi bien le cheminement de pensées d'un des personnages par rapport à cette situation.
Le thème principal est très clairement la colonisation. Je trouve que c'est une belle manière d'aborder un sujet plutôt lourd avec des personnages fictifs qui ne sont pas humains. Bien que ce soit un sujet qui peut être souvent utilisé, je l'ai rarement vu abordé de manière aussi claire. On constate aussi bien le cheminement de pensées d'un des personnages par rapport à cette situation.
dandelionsteph's review against another edition
4.0
I would have preferred it if Pinki's rakosh form wasn't nearly-human. It's even pointed out in-text that her human form is nearly identical to her rakosh form.