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Aru Shah and the End of Time
by Roshani Chokshi
Update: I have so many questions. they best be answerd in the next book. The main ones are about that boy and about theapparent shifter????// And I just love how funny this book would, perfect gems of humor right in those pages. ANd it was action packed. And the myhtology is killer
*NO spoilers were harmed in the making of this review*
"Imagination was neither good nor bad. It was a little bit of both. Just like her." ~Aru
Hey guys, so I finished Aru Shah and the End of Time (Pandava Quartet, #1) by Roshani Chokshi and man, I am surprised that I had doubts about this book. Now, my doubts about reading this stemmed from my ehh feeling towards Chokshi's other book, Star-Queen. However, I decided to give Aru's book a chance because well one, Riordan(one of my fav fav authors) endorsed it, practically got it published, and two, this was suppose to separate from that series, geared towards a different audience. So, I gave it chance. I am glad that I did. I was sucked into the story thoroughly, it felt like I was not even reading. I loved all the Indian myths sprinkled throughout the story. I also enjoyed the humor. Granted, it was not as potent was RIordan Humor (thats one of a kind), but it still made me laugh and enhanced the story, as it was surely intended to do. I also loved how the author used humorous metaphors and unique and relatable images to explains stuff in the book. Ultimately, I enjoyed how this novel was written and it truly was unique. Though, I do have to say that I thought the last few chapters were a bit rushed and just threw one problem or new event after another into the story without really...needing to? Well,I guess the author needed to set up the next book. But I felt she kind of did that already, and didnt need all the extra issues cramped in. Oh well.
Okay, onto the characters. Aru was great. Seriously, i love this girl's wit and sarcasm. I also liked how she grew throughout this novel. At first, she believed that "lying" was her worst most not heroic quality of all time, when in fact, it kinda of proved to be just the opposite. Well, when looking at it in a difference angle. A different, perspective. Okay, there was also Mini. She was...interesting. I enjoyed her little facts and tidbits and realistic POV at times. Her quick thinking and plans were also neat as well. Then, there is Boo. Gods..that bird. I loved him. I could never bring myself to fully hate the little guy. Boo is just...boo. Along with those characters, there are many other creatures and people that the main characters interact with. Some of them stood out more to me than others, enough for me to hope that I dont forget them in the course of a year. I would mention them because I just was enthralled by their interactions with the main characters so much I feel like they should be mentioned, but...I dont want to spoiler anything? SO....yeah. OH well. Wait, I will say this. Seasons. Sad monster house. Greek equal of narc. Okay. Thats not spoiling anything. But for people who have read the book, do you agree that these words were intriguing? Wait, maybe dont answer that. Ha, okay. Well, I am going to stop now because I dont have much more to say without spoiling anything else. Alright, well, if you guys have any comments or questions drop em below. Till next time. Bye.
*NO spoilers were harmed in the making of this review*
"Imagination was neither good nor bad. It was a little bit of both. Just like her." ~Aru
Hey guys, so I finished Aru Shah and the End of Time (Pandava Quartet, #1) by Roshani Chokshi and man, I am surprised that I had doubts about this book. Now, my doubts about reading this stemmed from my ehh feeling towards Chokshi's other book, Star-Queen. However, I decided to give Aru's book a chance because well one, Riordan(one of my fav fav authors) endorsed it, practically got it published, and two, this was suppose to separate from that series, geared towards a different audience. So, I gave it chance. I am glad that I did. I was sucked into the story thoroughly, it felt like I was not even reading. I loved all the Indian myths sprinkled throughout the story. I also enjoyed the humor. Granted, it was not as potent was RIordan Humor (thats one of a kind), but it still made me laugh and enhanced the story, as it was surely intended to do. I also loved how the author used humorous metaphors and unique and relatable images to explains stuff in the book. Ultimately, I enjoyed how this novel was written and it truly was unique. Though, I do have to say that I thought the last few chapters were a bit rushed and just threw one problem or new event after another into the story without really...needing to? Well,I guess the author needed to set up the next book. But I felt she kind of did that already, and didnt need all the extra issues cramped in. Oh well.
Okay, onto the characters. Aru was great. Seriously, i love this girl's wit and sarcasm. I also liked how she grew throughout this novel. At first, she believed that "lying" was her worst most not heroic quality of all time, when in fact, it kinda of proved to be just the opposite. Well, when looking at it in a difference angle. A different, perspective. Okay, there was also Mini. She was...interesting. I enjoyed her little facts and tidbits and realistic POV at times. Her quick thinking and plans were also neat as well. Then, there is Boo. Gods..that bird. I loved him. I could never bring myself to fully hate the little guy. Boo is just...boo. Along with those characters, there are many other creatures and people that the main characters interact with. Some of them stood out more to me than others, enough for me to hope that I dont forget them in the course of a year. I would mention them because I just was enthralled by their interactions with the main characters so much I feel like they should be mentioned, but...I dont want to spoiler anything? SO....yeah. OH well. Wait, I will say this. Seasons. Sad monster house. Greek equal of narc. Okay. Thats not spoiling anything. But for people who have read the book, do you agree that these words were intriguing? Wait, maybe dont answer that. Ha, okay. Well, I am going to stop now because I dont have much more to say without spoiling anything else. Alright, well, if you guys have any comments or questions drop em below. Till next time. Bye.