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The Legend of Meneka
by Kritika H. Rao
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Well, well, well… we meet again B2Weird; thank you for including me in this one.
Although this wasn’t my favorite book of the year (so far), I did enjoy it. I think I just may not have been the targeted audience, but believe me—THERE IS AN AUDIENCE FOR THIS BOOK! Rao’s writing is simply beautiful and poetic. You are immediately transported to stand next to Meneka. I felt like I was fully engulfed in her illusions. While I wasn’t (and still am not) too familiar with Hindu mythology, Rao tells the story in an enthralling way.
That said, there were moments when I didn’t particularly care for Meneka. She made some choices that I wouldn’t have made, but then, if she had, we wouldn’t have a story. For me, the story lacked the spice I was expecting, with the tagline “Seduction is her weapon. Love is her destiny.” That was a bit lacking for me.
What I did appreciate about Meneka was that, at all times, she was herself. I didn’t love her decisions, but they were hers to make. I appreciated that she questioned herself and where her loyalties lay. She questioned if she knew the whole story or if she was being told the whole truth. Kaushika was a nice little mystery, and I enjoyed his interactions with Meneka. I sometimes felt for them and hoped they would get a happy ending at the end of this duology.
The book begins with a glossary and two maps to help readers follow along. Use it! Some outside research may be required if you are unfamiliar with Hindu mythology (like me).
I enjoyed this book and see myself re-reading it closer to the release of this duology. I’m invested, and I need to know what happens next.
Although this wasn’t my favorite book of the year (so far), I did enjoy it. I think I just may not have been the targeted audience, but believe me—THERE IS AN AUDIENCE FOR THIS BOOK! Rao’s writing is simply beautiful and poetic. You are immediately transported to stand next to Meneka. I felt like I was fully engulfed in her illusions. While I wasn’t (and still am not) too familiar with Hindu mythology, Rao tells the story in an enthralling way.
That said, there were moments when I didn’t particularly care for Meneka. She made some choices that I wouldn’t have made, but then, if she had, we wouldn’t have a story. For me, the story lacked the spice I was expecting, with the tagline “Seduction is her weapon. Love is her destiny.” That was a bit lacking for me.
What I did appreciate about Meneka was that, at all times, she was herself. I didn’t love her decisions, but they were hers to make. I appreciated that she questioned herself and where her loyalties lay. She questioned if she knew the whole story or if she was being told the whole truth. Kaushika was a nice little mystery, and I enjoyed his interactions with Meneka. I sometimes felt for them and hoped they would get a happy ending at the end of this duology.
The book begins with a glossary and two maps to help readers follow along. Use it! Some outside research may be required if you are unfamiliar with Hindu mythology (like me).
I enjoyed this book and see myself re-reading it closer to the release of this duology. I’m invested, and I need to know what happens next.