Readers familiar with Rick Riordan's youth books will feel at home here. Ahead of you is the second volume of adventures of the amazing Aru.
The bow was stolen!
The heroine’s life has changed beyond recognition in recent times. It turned out that she is the embodiment of one of the demigods, and her father wants to conquer the world. She had to come to terms with the existence of gods and was entrusted with the role of fighting evil. More trouble arises as Aru Shah begins to accept her new role. Her access to another world is under a huge question mark. The bow and arrow of Kamadeva – the god of love – are stolen. Aru and several other girls are accused of stealing. Of course they are innocent and someone is trying to blame them. However, they are given a chance and must find the stolen items within 10 days, otherwise they will be banished from the world of the gods. Things get more complicated when it turns out that the thief is using items to create brainless zombies that serve his creator.
Indian Mythology
Created by Rick Riordan, the Rick Riordan series presents stories for young people that focus on mythologies other than his one, namely Greek. The author of the series about the adventures of Aru is Roshani Chokshi who takes the reader into the world of Indian mythology. Those familiar with Mr. Riordan’s writings may guess what Aru Shah and The Song of Death have to offer . Interesting heroes, lots of action, deities and mythological creatures, and an inseparable element of the fight between good and evil. This does not mean that we are dealing with copying the ideas of creator Percy Jackson. It quickly turns out that finding the stolen items is just the tip of the iceberg, and the characters are faced with new dangers that they must face on their way to their destination. In addition, the main character deals with problems typical of adolescence. In addition, she is not always confident and often wonders if she is doing the right thing. Fortunately, she is not alone and can always count on the support of her friends. This is a great strength of the novel because the characters are not omniscient and invincible, which adds to their authenticity. The book paints a picture of ordinary teenagers with extraordinary powers who try to use them to do good.
Reading is also attracted by the colorful world inspired by Indian culture, which I have not had the opportunity to get to know better. When reading a novel, we can also come across a lot of funny situations, despite the fact that its leitmotif is to fight your own weaknesses. For it’s hard to keep a straight face if you imagine a fierce snake suffering from last summer’s blockbuster or gods proclaiming wisdom stolen from rappers. I did not expect to enjoy reading youth fiction so much again, but the adventures of Aru and her friends made me feel much younger.
Summary
Aru Shah and the Song of Death did not disappoint my expectations and turned out to be better than the first part. The characters experience adventure after adventure, so you can only breathe after reading. There was also a large dose of humor and references to other works of popular culture. I recommend it to every fan of adventure literature and those who want to learn something about Indian culture.
