A review by apworden
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

adventurous inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

The creeping misogyny was well written and tough for me to stomach at times (this is intentional on the author’s part). Well written feminist retelling that focuses not on the shallow “girl power” feminism sometimes seen in books like this, but more of the uplifting of the least privileged among us type if feminism. 

I did not grow up with the Ramayana, but am grateful for this introduction to a globally beloved story. I plan too look out for other tellings now that I have a grasp on some of the charater names and overarching plot points. 
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