‘Aru Shah and the Song of Death’ by Roshani Chokshi

Aru Shah and the Song of Death is author Roshani Chokshi’s second book in a four-book series, or “Quartet.” This story continues a mythology-based adventure that began with Aru Shah and the End of Time.

As this second book opens, it immediately drops readers into the action.

Aru Shah and her friend Mini are the reincarnated souls of demigod brothers, the Pandavas, from Hindu mythology. In this new installment, they meet another girl, Brynne, who is also a reincarnated Pandava. (There were five brothers in all, so it makes sense that in future offerings, two more Pandavas will be introduced.)

Putting aside their initial antagonism, Aru and Mini have to work with Brynne and a classmate, Aiden, to recover a bow and arrow that was stolen from the god of love. This was a fun story, due to be published in April under the “Rick Riordan Presents” imprint. I think this book will definitely appeal to readers of mythology-based fantasy.

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