Reviews

Aru Shah and the Song of Death by Roshani Chokshi

bearfamilyreads's review

adventurous

4.0

I love Roshani Chokshi's sense of humor, and her glossary at the back was my favorite part of the book!  Aru's adventures have so much going on, that sometimes I get a little overwhelmed, hence the 4 star rating.  But I still love it and will continue onto the next book!

ok7a's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

3.0

martaylor55's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.0

words_with_wendy's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

tsukibunny68's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted 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

3.25

baxgirl's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

5.0

chickchick22's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I love this series!

ceruleanstar's review against another edition

4.0

[4.0]
Review to come

gabalodon's review against another edition

5.0

Still delightful! Still hilarious! More friends!!! Goofy hijinks!! A whale makes a brief appearance!! Gimme more!!

laura_cs's review against another edition

5.0

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Aru Shah is back and ready to kick monster butt!

Well. More or less...

In the second book of the Pandava Quartet, Aru Shah and the Song of Death, we join Aru and her soul-sister/bff Mini as they track a thief through the Night Bazaar, only to find themselves face-to-face with Brynne, who is also a Pandava. When all three girls are accused of the theft, they have ten days to track down the real thief and restore the stolen goods--and their good names--to the gods. Oh, and they have an additional, non-Pandava member of their quest: Aiden. As in, the same Aiden who is the new, cute, popular boy at Aru's school. As in, the same Aiden who just moved in across the street from Aru. As in, the same Aiden Aru's first words to were a nervous word-vomit of "I know where you live!". Yeah, that's not awkward at all...

This second adventure is just as fun as the first, with amazing chapter titles, hilarious pop culture references (Seriously, is there an award for "Most Creative Use of Song Lyrics in a Novel"?), and a wonderful tale of friendship and found-family! Ms. Chokshi's writing is hypnotic, her descriptions alternately gorgeous and hilarious, and her stories are captivating as they effortlessly blend mythology with reality. Aru Shah is a great series for the whole family, for the young and the young at heart, and you don't want to miss a single moment of Aru's adventures as a Pandava in the Otherworld. Pre-order or request at your library today!