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alysonkent79's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you, Edelweiss, for the ARC. HOLY .... that ending just, gaaah. I need the next book. Aru Shah continues to delight and engage.
sddbq's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
katthebooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pistachio715's review against another edition
5.0
This was a good read, well paced and exciting, introducing new adventures and teaching me more about Hindu myths
wynnerad's review against another edition
4.25
This installment reminded me so much of Harry Potter and the HBP - the more intense, deep feelings of each character (particularly Aru) presenting themselves in the conflict in such a way that reminds you that yes, while they may be reincarnations of the children of gods, they are themselves children! I think I’ve realized that the series as a whole is much more character driven than plot driven, which isn’t a bad thing at all but can lead to the storyline being a little hard to follow. I didn’t love the cheesy naming of the group as “Potatoes”, which again, reminder that it’s a middle grade book, but! I felt more adult themes in this one, and the ending took me by surprise!!
FQ1: “She loved how it made her feel small. Not like she was insignificant, but like the world was so much vaster and more colorful than she could ever imagine. Like she belonged to something greater than herself.” ~ Aru about magic, pg. 135
FQ2: “ ‘We are all stitches in a fabric to vast to comprehend. But perhaps that is a good thing, for it means we are always exactly where we need to be.’ “ ~ Rohini, pg. 290
FQ1: “She loved how it made her feel small. Not like she was insignificant, but like the world was so much vaster and more colorful than she could ever imagine. Like she belonged to something greater than herself.” ~ Aru about magic, pg. 135
FQ2: “ ‘We are all stitches in a fabric to vast to comprehend. But perhaps that is a good thing, for it means we are always exactly where we need to be.’ “ ~ Rohini, pg. 290
scienceworks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cytipton's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jennoux's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
hbusarah's review against another edition
4.0
i love how much aru is growing!!!! and this book had even more important conversations that middle graders need to have.