A review by annab1984
Divining the Leaves by Shveta Thakrar

adventurous emotional 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

4.5

Divining the Leaves by Shveta Thakrar is a young adult fantasy based in Hindu and Buddhist folklore with bi rep. It's lush with imagery and fragrance and flavor. At its heart, it's the story of a girl who never felt like she belongs looking for her place and a boy whose life suddenly gets less comfortable and he doesn't know how to deal, and they have to save each other, but not through romance, which is a delight. I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot recommend it enough.