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Aarti & the Blue Gods by Jasbinder Bilan

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adamskiboy528491's review

4.0

Aarti & The Blue Gods by Jasbinder Bilan is a wonderfully evocative tale of isolation, loneliness, memories and a toy rabbit. It is full of heart, and the author weaves such stunning magic and an intriguing and addictive story together with ease.

Aarti has spent her life on a remote Scottish island with her volatile and controlling Aunt. She knows nothing of her parents and why she's even there. The only comfort she gets is from a mysterious fox and her particular book about Indian myths. In a twist of fate, Aarti is left to discover the truth about herself and the island. So when a boy washes up on the shore, Aarti has helped to remember her past and find a way to get home.

I love Ms Bilan's children's books. From 'Asha and the Spirit Bird' to 'Tamarind and the Star of Ishta' to this, her third book, she writes a kind of mesmerising 'mythical realism'. Each book brings a lot of Indian and culture that chimes to the imagination of the reader. This book is another shimmering beauty - a moving, evocative tale of spirit, belonging, and the profound connections between seemingly different cultures.

cookiecat73's review

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medium-paced

3.5

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ashak's review

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4.0

An Indian princess in the Scottish Wilds is how the story begins but soon you learn there is more to it.
There is mystery, magic realism and a quest for truth as Aarti sets on a journey that could transform her life.

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