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baxgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
5.0
chickchick22's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
I love this series!
gabalodon's review
5.0
Still delightful! Still hilarious! More friends!!! Goofy hijinks!! A whale makes a brief appearance!! Gimme more!!
laura_cs's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Aru Shah is back and ready to kick monster butt!
Well. More or less...
In the second book of the Pandava Quartet, Aru Shah and the Song of Death, we join Aru and her soul-sister/bff Mini as they track a thief through the Night Bazaar, only to find themselves face-to-face with Brynne, who is also a Pandava. When all three girls are accused of the theft, they have ten days to track down the real thief and restore the stolen goods--and their good names--to the gods. Oh, and they have an additional, non-Pandava member of their quest: Aiden. As in, the same Aiden who is the new, cute, popular boy at Aru's school. As in, the same Aiden who just moved in across the street from Aru. As in, the same Aiden Aru's first words to were a nervous word-vomit of "I know where you live!". Yeah, that's not awkward at all...
This second adventure is just as fun as the first, with amazing chapter titles, hilarious pop culture references (Seriously, is there an award for "Most Creative Use of Song Lyrics in a Novel"?), and a wonderful tale of friendship and found-family! Ms. Chokshi's writing is hypnotic, her descriptions alternately gorgeous and hilarious, and her stories are captivating as they effortlessly blend mythology with reality. Aru Shah is a great series for the whole family, for the young and the young at heart, and you don't want to miss a single moment of Aru's adventures as a Pandava in the Otherworld. Pre-order or request at your library today!
Aru Shah is back and ready to kick monster butt!
Well. More or less...
In the second book of the Pandava Quartet, Aru Shah and the Song of Death, we join Aru and her soul-sister/bff Mini as they track a thief through the Night Bazaar, only to find themselves face-to-face with Brynne, who is also a Pandava. When all three girls are accused of the theft, they have ten days to track down the real thief and restore the stolen goods--and their good names--to the gods. Oh, and they have an additional, non-Pandava member of their quest: Aiden. As in, the same Aiden who is the new, cute, popular boy at Aru's school. As in, the same Aiden who just moved in across the street from Aru. As in, the same Aiden Aru's first words to were a nervous word-vomit of "I know where you live!". Yeah, that's not awkward at all...
This second adventure is just as fun as the first, with amazing chapter titles, hilarious pop culture references (Seriously, is there an award for "Most Creative Use of Song Lyrics in a Novel"?), and a wonderful tale of friendship and found-family! Ms. Chokshi's writing is hypnotic, her descriptions alternately gorgeous and hilarious, and her stories are captivating as they effortlessly blend mythology with reality. Aru Shah is a great series for the whole family, for the young and the young at heart, and you don't want to miss a single moment of Aru's adventures as a Pandava in the Otherworld. Pre-order or request at your library today!
alyssaindira's review against another edition
4.0
**No spoilers were harmed in the making of this review**
"In one light, something may seem monstrous, and in another it is perhaps not so terrible after all"
Hey guys, so I finished Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Pandava Quartet, #2) by Roshani Chokshi. This sequel, more or less, picked up where the first left off, with the main issue at hand, the bow. And the adventure for that bow, was quite...intriguing. the things they had to do were unique and some of their situations, or rather the strategies they used to get out of situations were humorous. So, this story had you know, the works, adventure, drama, sorrow, displayed friendship, loyalty, and forgiveness. However, despite the situations sometimes being humorous, there wasnt as much humor in this book as there was in the first, in my opinion. So I was kinda bummed about that. I was also bummed that a character I expected to be in there alot, was not really. I was really hoping for some more of that particular interaction, with the dude from the lamp and aru. But there wasnt...And there were two main new characters, bry and aiden...I think I might have enjoyed this story more if I hadnt spent majority of it either disliking them or trying to figure them out. They both had their struggles and secrets, all that, but I still couldnt get fully behind them for majority of the book. And it does not bode well for a book when you dont really care about the characters...I just thought bry was a selfish, know it all, beach, and aiden was just her lacky. Obviously, there was more to them than that, but yeah...of course, there were reasons they acted the way they did, but still. So...overall, I felt slightly disconnected from the story in that regards. And of course, there were other characters that I was unsure of, like potential villainy characters, so that also made me a bit skeptical. Nothing was what it seemed, apparently. I only saw well at the last moment. The main things i liked about this story were all the Hindu myths and the new myths I learned and how they all webbed together. It was so cool, how the myths tied into the adventure at hand. I really enjoyed reading about new gods and mythical figures/tales. I even drew similarities between the hindu gods and the greek gods. So I was most invested whenever new hindu legends were center staged in this book. And of course, I loved Aru. She is also so clever and amazing. I also loved all the powers and abilities her and her sisters displayed in this book, even if I was confused as to how they got some of these powers. And I felt like the author did more telling about this or that, rather than showing, when it came to tidbits about training and knowledge. Oh well...Dont get me wrong, it was an enjoyable story, I just didnt connect to it as much as I wanted to. The story had its action scenes and its heartbreaking scenes that left you on the edge of your seat, and of course, some funny strategies. It was a good story, effortlessly weaving in HIndu myths and legends to fit its purpose. Thats what I enjoyed most, the Hindu myths and culture. I...dont know If I willl read the third book. it just depends on my mood and my availability. I want to, since there are some things that came up in this book that I want to know how they play out, and I desperately want more daddy daughter interaction! OH, and i loved the weapons in this book, yes, random side note. But damn, these weapons got sass. I love sassy weapons. Okay, I think I prattled on long enough. If you guys have any questions or comments, drop em below. Till next time, bye.
"In one light, something may seem monstrous, and in another it is perhaps not so terrible after all"
Hey guys, so I finished Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Pandava Quartet, #2) by Roshani Chokshi. This sequel, more or less, picked up where the first left off, with the main issue at hand, the bow. And the adventure for that bow, was quite...intriguing. the things they had to do were unique and some of their situations, or rather the strategies they used to get out of situations were humorous. So, this story had you know, the works, adventure, drama, sorrow, displayed friendship, loyalty, and forgiveness. However, despite the situations sometimes being humorous, there wasnt as much humor in this book as there was in the first, in my opinion. So I was kinda bummed about that. I was also bummed that a character I expected to be in there alot, was not really. I was really hoping for some more of that particular interaction, with the dude from the lamp and aru. But there wasnt...And there were two main new characters, bry and aiden...I think I might have enjoyed this story more if I hadnt spent majority of it either disliking them or trying to figure them out. They both had their struggles and secrets, all that, but I still couldnt get fully behind them for majority of the book. And it does not bode well for a book when you dont really care about the characters...I just thought bry was a selfish, know it all, beach, and aiden was just her lacky. Obviously, there was more to them than that, but yeah...of course, there were reasons they acted the way they did, but still. So...overall, I felt slightly disconnected from the story in that regards. And of course, there were other characters that I was unsure of, like potential villainy characters, so that also made me a bit skeptical. Nothing was what it seemed, apparently. I only saw well at the last moment. The main things i liked about this story were all the Hindu myths and the new myths I learned and how they all webbed together. It was so cool, how the myths tied into the adventure at hand. I really enjoyed reading about new gods and mythical figures/tales. I even drew similarities between the hindu gods and the greek gods. So I was most invested whenever new hindu legends were center staged in this book. And of course, I loved Aru. She is also so clever and amazing. I also loved all the powers and abilities her and her sisters displayed in this book, even if I was confused as to how they got some of these powers. And I felt like the author did more telling about this or that, rather than showing, when it came to tidbits about training and knowledge. Oh well...Dont get me wrong, it was an enjoyable story, I just didnt connect to it as much as I wanted to. The story had its action scenes and its heartbreaking scenes that left you on the edge of your seat, and of course, some funny strategies. It was a good story, effortlessly weaving in HIndu myths and legends to fit its purpose. Thats what I enjoyed most, the Hindu myths and culture. I...dont know If I willl read the third book. it just depends on my mood and my availability. I want to, since there are some things that came up in this book that I want to know how they play out, and I desperately want more daddy daughter interaction! OH, and i loved the weapons in this book, yes, random side note. But damn, these weapons got sass. I love sassy weapons. Okay, I think I prattled on long enough. If you guys have any questions or comments, drop em below. Till next time, bye.
aradhnak's review
5.0
I was flip flopping between 4 and 5 stars and then the end of the book came around and uh, I love the way Roshani writes so much.
Full review to come.
Full review to come.
scienceworks's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
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? No
3.75
ish_is_great's review against another edition
4.0
I’m writing this review 3 months after I finished the book so I don’t remember much, but I do remember really enjoying this book and flying through it. It’s so fast paced and fun.
malkat007's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75