A review by lcr16
The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara

adventurous informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This book was such a refreshing take on a sci-fi dystopian novel that delved into the lives of the characters in an intimate way. My only criticism is that I wish it focused more on the women characters, especially Athena. Vara did an amazing job of rooting her story in history from 70's America to the Naxalbari Uprising in India. The future that Vara imagined felt so real and like it could truly happen.

The idea of an algorithm deciding your social standing in society and determining what jobs you can have, who will talk to you is horrifying.

The Immortal King Rao felt like an Epic from the start. I loved how intentional the storyline is crafted, to the Greek mythology references, and it all leads to a rewarding ending. This is one of those books you can't stop thinking about!