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Book: Aru Shah And The Song of Death

Author: Roshani Chokshi

Book Series: Pandava Quartet Book 2

Rating: 5/5

Publication Date: April 30, 2019

Genre: MG Fantasy

Recommended Age: 10+ (slight violence and a little gore, some scary moments)

Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents

Pages: 375

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Synopsis: Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of love's bow and arrow have gone missing, and the thief isn't playing Cupid. Instead, they're turning people into heartless fighting-machine zombies. If that weren't bad enough, somehow Aru gets framed as the thief. If she doesn't find the arrow by the next full moon, she'll be kicked out of the Otherworld. For good.

But, for better or worse, she won't be going it alone.

Along with her soul-sister, Mini, Aru will team up with Brynne, an ultra-strong girl who knows more than she lets on, and Aiden, the boy who lives across the street and is also hiding plenty of secrets. Together they'll battle demons, travel through a glittering and dangerous serpent realm, and discover that their enemy isn't at all who they expected.

Review: Usually with the second book, a series will lag a bit as the author presents material that they need to build upon for the whole of the series, but honestly this book didn’t feel like a drag. It was amazing! The characters continued to be developed, which I really appreciate. The world building was much better in this one and I absolutely loved the introduction of new characters. One of the best series I’ve ever read!

The only issue I did have was that I felt like the pacing was a bit slower in this one in certain spots and that some little events dragged a bit, but it wasn’t a lot.

Verdict: I highly recommend this series!