A review by a1ana_reads
We Shall Be Monsters by Tara Sim

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Where do I even start? 

The main character, Kajal, was so fun to read. And though I found certain lines in their inner monologue a bit cringey, overall I liked her. She’s a pretty unique heroine, and I love her so much. 

The imagery of bhuta Laysa was very well-written, and being someone who had no knowledge of Indian mythology going in, I still understood what was going on relatively easily. The author’s note at the end was also very helpful to let me know what was made up for the book & what’s in actual mythology. 

Honestly I was lowkey hoping for some rivals-to-lovers with Vritika & Kajal, but Tav won me over. He’s so sweet and I love him. 

Humor is incorporated into this book in a similar way that Leigh Bardugo writes in Shadow & Bone, which I liked. The characters are teenagers afterall, and are bound to crack a multitude of jokes.