goldentortoisebeetle 's review for:

Shakti by SJ Sindu

adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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This was a great read. I love the culturally specific depictions of magic. I loved the cast of characters. I love that the traumatic past of the bullies was shown, without excusing their behavior. I love that that the goddess of destruction was shown time and again as not "evil", just chaotic, and that Kali Ma loved Shakti and Shakti learned to appreciate Kali Ma. Just a really great twist on a middle grade witchcraft book. I wish there were many more like it.