Brief Synopsis “City of Gold” is the fifth and final book in the Aru Shah series. With their celestial weapons gone, the Pandavas feel hopeless to stop the Sleeper from acquiring the nectar of immortality and destroying the world. How do they stand a chance? Content Warnings: Violence (PG) What Do I Think? In my … Continue reading Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality, by Roshani Chokshi
Brief Synopsis “City of Gold” is the fourth book in the Aru Shah series by Roshani Chokshi, and sees Aru Shah struggling to grapple with the war against her father, the evil Sleeper. Content Warnings: Violence (PG) What Do I Think? This review is hard. Up until now, I have been singing Chokshi’s praises with … Continue reading Aru Shah and the City of Gold, by Roshani Chokshi
Brief Synopsis “Tree of Wishes” is the third book in the Aru Shah series by Roshani Chokshi, and sees Aru Shah and her Pandava sisters set off to rescue two girls, one of whom is about to utter a prophecy that could mean the difference between victory and defeat in the coming war. And her … Continue reading Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes, by Roshani Chokshi
Brief (Spoiler-Free!) Synopsis “Song of Death” is the second book in the Aru Shah series by Roshani Chokshi, and sees young Aru Shah and her friends trying to prove their innocence after they are accused of stealing Kamadeva’s bow and arrow. She’ll have to work with two new companions, Aiden and Brynne, along with her … Continue reading Aru Shah and the Song of Death, by Roshani Chokshi
Brief (Spoiler-Free!) Synopsis “Tristan Strong Keeps Punching” by Kwame Mbalia sees protagonist Tristan Strong facing off against his archenemy, King Cotton, once and for all. Traveling up the Mississippi River, he encounters old friends and new foes in an effort to save his world from the forces of evil. Content Warnings: Death (Major Character Death), … Continue reading Tristan Strong Keeps Punching, by Kwame Mbalia
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