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The Legend of Meneka by Kritika H. Rao
2.75
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No

The Legend of Meneka has a fascinating premise rooted in Hindu mythology, which is exactly my kind of thing. Folklore fiction? Sign me up. And to the author’s credit, they do a solid job blending history and fantasy.

But oh boy, the pacing. It goes between crawling at a snails pace and Olympic sprinting. The characters are not really developed so I couldn’t connect with them. Even the romance is underdeveloped. Blink and you’ll miss it—one moment they meet, and the next, they’re ready to elope. Where was the build-up? The tension? The longing glances?

I didn’t hate it, but it wasn’t memorable for me. It definitely has a young adult feel—teenage me would’ve devoured this. If you love mythological fiction, you might still have a good time.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc.