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A review by bookishrealm
Aru Shah and the Song of Death by Roshani Chokshi
4.0
Another great installment in the series! I really enjoyed getting to know the new characters in this one and watching them go another adventure.
There isn't much that I can say about this one because it's a sequel and I don't want to spoil the previous book; however, Aru Shah and the Song of Death picks up exactly where the first book leaves off. Readers will get to see Mini, Aru, and two new characters.
What Worked: I enjoyed the character development and plot development more in this installment than the first book. The new characters brought a certain flair to the story that we didn't necessarily get see in the first book. They challenge Aru to develop more as a character and she begins to show a level of empathy that she hasn't experienced before. The Song of Death also challenges the characters perceptions of truth vs. reality. Those who are typically painted as heroes in the legends/stories aren't really as heroic as they expect. In fact, they make a lot of mistakes that have long term consequences. This humanization of the gods/goddesses reminds the characters and readers that no one is perfect regardless of their status. The adventure in this one was fast paced and fun and revealed some new powers from Aru and other characters. I'm extremely interested in seeing how this is going to play out in the next book.
Overall, this was another great installment in the series and I'm looking forward to picking up the next one.
There isn't much that I can say about this one because it's a sequel and I don't want to spoil the previous book; however, Aru Shah and the Song of Death picks up exactly where the first book leaves off. Readers will get to see Mini, Aru, and two new characters.
What Worked: I enjoyed the character development and plot development more in this installment than the first book. The new characters brought a certain flair to the story that we didn't necessarily get see in the first book. They challenge Aru to develop more as a character and she begins to show a level of empathy that she hasn't experienced before. The Song of Death also challenges the characters perceptions of truth vs. reality. Those who are typically painted as heroes in the legends/stories aren't really as heroic as they expect. In fact, they make a lot of mistakes that have long term consequences. This humanization of the gods/goddesses reminds the characters and readers that no one is perfect regardless of their status. The adventure in this one was fast paced and fun and revealed some new powers from Aru and other characters. I'm extremely interested in seeing how this is going to play out in the next book.
Overall, this was another great installment in the series and I'm looking forward to picking up the next one.