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wynwicket 's review for:
The Legend of Meneka
by Kritika H. Rao
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Meneka is an apsara, a celestial dancer sent by Indra, lord of heaven, to stop a sage from speaking out against him. What follows is NOT the romantasy advertised on the cover -- instead it's a beautifully-written retelling of a Hindu legend, which inspired me to look into the culture and folklore for myself. It's a story of self-determination, of discovering your personal power, of SO many different types of love.
The prose is gorgeous and full of lush imagery. I loved it.
The prose is gorgeous and full of lush imagery. I loved it.