After the first book, I could have stopped there. I am really looking forward to continuing on with this series. I especially enjoyed the little LOTR references thrown in a charming nod to one of the most epic quests of all time. This entire story had the classic quest feel that I live for. It felt like it grew so much complexity just by adding their personalities into the mix. I thought the inclusion of Brynne and Aidan added a great deal to the story. They travel through dangerous territories, battle scary creatures and learn to love and trust one another although somewhat begrudgingly. Together, this quartet will do whatever it takes to prove Aru's innocence and return the Otherworld to normalcy. She is joined by her Pandava soul-sister, Mini, as well as the recently-discovered, third reincarnated Pandava brother sister, Brynne, and the cute new boy across the street, Aidan. Luckily for Aru, she is not facing this task alone. She is given until the next full moon to find the thief and return the stolen items, or risk banishment from the Otherworld forever. Seriously, she is telling the truth this time, but they need her to prove it. The Gods suspect Aru of the crime, but she had nothing to do with it. The God of Love's bow and arrow have been stolen and the thief is using it to create a heartless zombie horde. In this installment, the second in the Pandava Quartet, evil is afoot in the Otherworld. How the heck did Chokshi work that magic!? Aru Shah and the Song of Death was even more fast-paced than the 1st-book.
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