I am thrilled to be hosting
a spot on the ARU SHAH AND THE NECTAR OF IMMORTALITY by Roshani Chokshi Blog
Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make
sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book:
Author: Roshani Chokshi
Pub. Date: April 5, 2022
Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Pages: 400
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org, Libro.fm, Book Depository
*Please note - this post contains affiliate links, from which we may earn a commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking conclusion to Roshani Chokshi's New York Times best-selling Pandava quintet. Will the Sleeper gain immortality or be stopped once and for all?
*"A deeply satisfying conclusion to a superb, groundbreaking
series."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The Pandavas only have until the next full moon to stop the Sleeper from
gaining access to the nectar of immortality, which will grant him infinite
power. But how can Aru, Mini, and Brynne hope to defeat him without their
celestial weapons? The Sleeper and his army are already plundering the
labyrinth, and the sisters can't even enter. Their quest to get in will have
them calling on old friends, meeting new allies, and facing fearsome trials,
like...performing in a rock concert? When the moment of confrontation finally
arrives, it's up to Aru to decide who deserves immortality, the devas or the
asuras. The most unexpected answer will come from a most unexpected place.
More surprises and delights, gods and demons, and laughs and tears await in
this immensely satisfying conclusion to the wild ride that began with the
lighting of a lamp.
Collect the whole series:
- Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of Time (Book
1). Read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited
membership!
- Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of Death (Book
2)
- Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes (Book
3)
- Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold (Book 4)
Rating: 5 Stars
Format: ARC (From Publisher and Rockstar Book Tours)
Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents (Disney-Hyperion Books)
It’s been a couple of years, and now the series that opened the Rick Riordan Presents imprint is coming to an end. And what a fitting end to the story it is for Aru Shah and her friends in Roshani Chokshi’s Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality. It’s sad to think that there will be no more adventures for the Potatoes after this book, but maybe we’ll get lucky and they’ll make appearances in future short stories or novels (*fingers crossed*)?
After the explosive and shocking ending of Aru Shah and the City of Gold, the time for the final confrontation between the Pandavas and the Sleeper has come. It’s a race against the clock (and seemingly impossible odds) to see who can get to the nectar of immortality first; if the Pandavas fail, it will mean the end of the world as they know it. Can they stop the Sleeper before it's too late?
I am in awe of how Ms. Chokshi took such a complex and diverse religion like Hinduism (that people are still practicing to this day) and wove it into such a well-crafted, engaging story. I enjoyed learning new things about the culture, and the different stories contained therein (Ms. Chokshi certainly inspired me to do a lot of Googling after reading the Pandava series). The author balances the lighthearted humorous moments with the serious ones well in the book. There’s lots of sibling banter between the Pandavas and some Aru/Aiden moments for fans and shippers (yay!), but there are also very serious moments. One of the most poignant serious moments for me was Aru’s interaction with the Poison Maidens - she remarks that this war “isn’t about gods and humans”, rather it’s about “immortality”. Aru isn’t referencing the type of immortality most think of - you can be immortalized in the thoughts and memories of people who remember you long after your physical body dies. The choice of how one is remembered, and who remembers them is something few get to make, and the Sleeper seeks to make that choice and defy destiny in the same breath.
I don’t think I have a “least favorite character” in this book and series. Sure, there are characters who I didn’t connect to as much as others (i.e Nikita and Sheela) just because they don’t appear in the books for as long. But, every character seemed to have their purpose and a reason for being present. They all contributed to moving the story along meaningfully (even if they were only present for a single chapter). Having the benefit of previously reading Ms. Chokshi’s young adult novels, this element is also present in her Gilded Wolves series and is likely one of the reasons I love reading her books so much.
Overall, Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality is a fantastic book and a fantastic end to the series. I highly recommend it to those who are looking for diverse children's fantasy and mythology books to introduce to a young reader (or for themselves). I’m also super excited about the small, seemingly Easter egg reference to one of the other Rick Riordan Presents books (you’ll have to read to figure out which one *cue evil laughing*)! I can’t wait to read what Roshani Chokshi writes next, as she only has one adult book announced to the best of my knowledge. (fingers crossed we get some news about the Filipino mythology book she's been hinting at soon!).
Thank you to the author, Disney-Hyperion Books, Rick Riordan Presents, and Jaime at Rockstar Book Tours for providing me with a complimentary review copy of the book. I appreciate the opportunity to read and review Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality immensely. Please note that I voluntarily read and reviewed the book. All opinions expressed in the review are my own and not influenced in any way.
About Roshani:
Roshani Chokshi (www.roshanichokshi.com) is the author of the
instant New York Times best-selling books in the Pandava series, Aru Shah and
the End of Time, and its sequel, Aru Shah and the Song of Death. She also wrote
the New York Times best-selling YA books The Star-Touched Queen and The Gilded
Wolves. She studied fairy tales in college, and she has a pet luck dragon that
looks suspiciously like a Great Pyrenees dog. The Pandava novels were inspired
by the stories her grandmother told her as well as Roshani's all-consuming love
for Sailor Moon. She lives in the south and says "y'all," but she
doesn't really have a Southern accent. Her Twitter handle is @roshani_chokshi.
Website
| Twitter
| Facebook
| Instagram |
Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub
Giveaway
Details:
1 winner will receive a finished copy of ARU SHAH AND THE NECTAR OF IMMORTALITY, US Only.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
Week One:
|
4/1/2022 |
Excerpt/IG
Post |
|
|
4/2/2022 |
Excerpt |
Week Two:
|
4/3/2022 |
Excerpt |
|
|
4/4/2022 |
Excerpt |
|
|
4/5/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/6/2022 |
Excerpt |
|
|
4/7/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/8/2022 |
Excerpt |
|
|
4/9/2022 |
IG
Post |
Week Three:
|
4/10/2022 |
Review |
|
|
4/11/2022 |
Excerpt/IG
Post |
|
|
4/12/2022 |
IG
Spotlight |
|
|
4/13/2022 |
Review |
|
|
4/14/2022 |
Review |
|
|
4/15/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/16/2022 |
Review |
Week Four:
|
4/17/2022 |
Review |
|
|
4/18/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/19/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/20/2022 |
Review |
|
|
4/21/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/22/2022 |
Review |
|
|
4/23/2022 |
IG
Spotlight |
Week Five:
|
4/24/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/25/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/26/2022 |
Review/IG
Post/TikTok Post |
|
|
4/27/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
|
|
4/28/2022 |
Review |
|
|
4/29/2022 |
Review |
|
|
4/30/2022 |
Review/IG
Post |
No comments:
Post a Comment
I would love to hear your thoughts! Post your comments here.
Be sure to check back again later, as I do make an effort to reply to comments.