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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
She of the Mountains by Vivek Shraya
4.0
She Of The Mountains is a beautiful re-imagining of Hindu mythology and my favourite part about this book is how beautifully parts of the mythology are explained and connected to the story for the ease of non-desi readers.
The story is about a young boy upon whom the gay label is flung ruthlessly, no matter how hard he tries to get rid of it he can't. And when he develops feelings for guys he accepts the label and tried his best to live with it. But he can't get her out of his mind and hence he starts questioning his whole identity and existence. The bi-erasure leaves him completely unsure and strips him of every bit of self-confidence. This book is his journey towards self love and self-discovery. I just can't get over how beautifully the author penned down this book. A true underrated gem.
The story is about a young boy upon whom the gay label is flung ruthlessly, no matter how hard he tries to get rid of it he can't. And when he develops feelings for guys he accepts the label and tried his best to live with it. But he can't get her out of his mind and hence he starts questioning his whole identity and existence. The bi-erasure leaves him completely unsure and strips him of every bit of self-confidence. This book is his journey towards self love and self-discovery. I just can't get over how beautifully the author penned down this book. A true underrated gem.