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A review by raconteur_recs
Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom by Sangu Mandanna
4.0
This book is a raw yet beautiful way to look at anxiety and how it’s just as normal as any other illness. This book holds a special place in my heart and soul. This is a book I would’ve loved to read as a middle grader. Back then, I tried to find representation in all the books and found none. The joy of seeing a book with a South Indian MC, and the incorporation of all of the Hindu mythology bedtime tales was such a heartwarming hug.
Kiki and I have so many similarities. We both love art and seek refuge in it. I have days where my anxiousness gets me into a deep spiral, and I could relate to many of her thoughts.
And that twist was so thought-provoking! I had to close the book and contemplate life. I hate when books read you and reveal stuff you couldn’t figure out.
Mahishasura’s tale is age-old, but I certainly love this one in its own way. Kiki’s creation of an alter-university Mysore is a mix of what she’s seen, and experienced in her day-to-day life in London. *chef’s kiss*
The rebel kids aka the Crows are such a fun and dynamic group. While we could’ve toned down on the Lej talks, it was necessary. Ashwini is a character, I don’t want to talk much about. Because as much as I would love to hate her, I can’t. (Is that a spoiler? I think it is. Oh no!)
Anyways, this book is a warm hug to the inner child in you, and everyone should read it. Amazing book. Can’t wait to get my hands on the second one as well.
Kiki and I have so many similarities. We both love art and seek refuge in it. I have days where my anxiousness gets me into a deep spiral, and I could relate to many of her thoughts.
And that twist was so thought-provoking! I had to close the book and contemplate life. I hate when books read you and reveal stuff you couldn’t figure out.
Mahishasura’s tale is age-old, but I certainly love this one in its own way. Kiki’s creation of an alter-university Mysore is a mix of what she’s seen, and experienced in her day-to-day life in London. *chef’s kiss*
The rebel kids aka the Crows are such a fun and dynamic group. While we could’ve toned down on the Lej talks, it was necessary. Ashwini is a character, I don’t want to talk much about. Because as much as I would love to hate her, I can’t. (Is that a spoiler? I think it is. Oh no!)
Anyways, this book is a warm hug to the inner child in you, and everyone should read it. Amazing book. Can’t wait to get my hands on the second one as well.