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A review by j3ss1c4r34d5
Goddess of the North by Georgina Kamsika
5.0
How am I just now hearing about this book? With the current love for mythology, I am shocked this title isn't floating around more within the reading community. I received an e-galley after it was published, and 30% into the book, I immediately ordered myself a physical copy.
The Goddess of the North follows a low-ranking Hindu goddess as she lives amongst humans...as a human. A detective, no less. Cutting ties with her family due to a past conflict, Sara chooses to abandon her goddess nature and live life simply. Having no followers, believers, or worshippers of her own, she is only capable of rewinding time for a few moments. She keeps her life, both personal and professional, in strict order. That is, until a sudden earthquake plus stabbing happens right in front of her. Soon, she is found unraveling a mystery that can only be tied to another god or goddess that is wrecking havoc in her town.
Things I loved:
- this book made me hungry non-stop. Every single time Sara or her mother started cooking, I immediately got a craving for Indian food. I see take out in my near future
- the main character is a HINDU goddess. I'm so tired of seeing Greek and Norse used over and over and over again. Don't get me wrong, I love those stories. But it's such a breath of fresh air to get a taste of a different pantheon and culture, especially as a main character! There is also trans representation in a supporting character.
- the police procedural aspect wasn't overdone and had just the right amount of lingo dispersed throughout the story. If police procedural normally isn't your thing, you won't have any issues with this book. It's woven into the story so perfectly and it's not a snoozefest.
- the side story that deals with Sara's past conflicts with her family. It had a coming-of-age vibe, even though she's technically immortal and way beyond that stage.
- the potential for a series is HIGH. Kamsika fleshed out just enough of Sara's life as both goddess and human that literally anything is possible at this point. I almost even want to say I got a whiff of a sequel vibe from a certain sentence or two. But maybe that's just me hoping?
Things I didn't love:
- the pacing towards the end of the book lagged a bit more than I would have preferred. I also felt like the two storylines were competing for closure at the same time, rather than one being given the spotlight.
Do yourself a favor and order a copy. I will be eagerly awaiting any and all that Kamsika does in the future!
The Goddess of the North follows a low-ranking Hindu goddess as she lives amongst humans...as a human. A detective, no less. Cutting ties with her family due to a past conflict, Sara chooses to abandon her goddess nature and live life simply. Having no followers, believers, or worshippers of her own, she is only capable of rewinding time for a few moments. She keeps her life, both personal and professional, in strict order. That is, until a sudden earthquake plus stabbing happens right in front of her. Soon, she is found unraveling a mystery that can only be tied to another god or goddess that is wrecking havoc in her town.
Things I loved:
- this book made me hungry non-stop. Every single time Sara or her mother started cooking, I immediately got a craving for Indian food. I see take out in my near future
- the main character is a HINDU goddess. I'm so tired of seeing Greek and Norse used over and over and over again. Don't get me wrong, I love those stories. But it's such a breath of fresh air to get a taste of a different pantheon and culture, especially as a main character! There is also trans representation in a supporting character.
- the police procedural aspect wasn't overdone and had just the right amount of lingo dispersed throughout the story. If police procedural normally isn't your thing, you won't have any issues with this book. It's woven into the story so perfectly and it's not a snoozefest.
- the side story that deals with Sara's past conflicts with her family. It had a coming-of-age vibe, even though she's technically immortal and way beyond that stage.
- the potential for a series is HIGH. Kamsika fleshed out just enough of Sara's life as both goddess and human that literally anything is possible at this point. I almost even want to say I got a whiff of a sequel vibe from a certain sentence or two. But maybe that's just me hoping?
Things I didn't love:
- the pacing towards the end of the book lagged a bit more than I would have preferred. I also felt like the two storylines were competing for closure at the same time, rather than one being given the spotlight.
Do yourself a favor and order a copy. I will be eagerly awaiting any and all that Kamsika does in the future!