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Aru Shah and the City of Gold by Roshani Chokshi

georgiagirl1315's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-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? Yes

4.75

manal_osmally's review against another edition

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4.0

My Love for this series is unlimited... really

Pros
- I think because Aru Started as a young hero who wore Spiderman Pjs, I am having a hard time imagining a teenage Aru, like awwww our baby is all grown up
- I Like the perspective since the last book, obsession, forgiveness, letting go... for Middle Grade book to put all of that and make it so sincere and so meaningful WOW..
- I have been at the edge of my seat the entire book for Kara, I was like... now she is going to turn evil... now she is going to do something really bad.... now she is going to be a spy..... I am thankful and little shocked we were kept in the dark till the last view pages... like wow, I saw that coming but not in that way, never in that way
- The book deals a lot with self-doubt and internal conflict within oneself, which is something we all commonly had growing up, because in the hope you are doing well, you would want to seek approval but you would never ask.... I can relate to that feeling...
- The most lovable thing about this book in particle is that it deals with anger toward circumstances in a way that would liberate not invite more anger, admitting weakness, working through family issues, working through differences in appearance, working through a entanglement of emotions
- Obsession has invited a common grey area into this book, because the sleeper is so obsessed with having a family he is about to destroy the world, because Bri was not supposed to be week she is obsessed with being strong in all fields, because Kara is so keen on being a part of the whole, she destroyed the whole.. and so on

Cons
- none, that's a rarity for me, I always have something to comment about but this time, I am all good with this one...


Ms. Chokshi is making a honorable Series that amazingly represents the Hindu Mythology while dealing with growing up issues in the most relatable way possible, you would take one look at the the many lines and you would find your heart in shambles.

Also, I believe that Ms. Chokshi is keeping the Riordan Tradition of Tearing out hearts out and replacing it with beautiful words and meanings

I am looking forward to the Finale with great hopes, I believe it will all come down to the simplest of things.

rcpope's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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? Yes

3.75

diyashasen's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

pumkin8610's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

5.0

hannie's review against another edition

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5.0

The mental hospital just gained a new patient!

heatherbermingham's review against another edition

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5.0

These books are so great. GIMME THE LAST ONE RIGHT NOW.

hm0ng's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

mora55's review against another edition

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5.0

this series is just so good!

jordyn_alexx's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5
A great continuation. I’m glad they extended beyond the planned quartet.