Kiranmala is a captivating protagonist, with her balance of snark and vulnerability. Her life in New Jersey has not prepared her for the events of her twelfth birthday. Kiran returns from school to find her house empty, an unfinished note from her parents, a blank sheet of paper which is supposed to be a map, a basket of treats to hand out for Halloween. Kiran has no idea what is going on, but the arrival of a demon which begins eating the contents of her house and two princes on flying horses only makes things even more confusing. Are some of the crazy stories her parents told her actually true? Is she an Indian princess that they found floating in a river as a baby? Are all the figures from myths real? It seems she will have to do as the note says and trust the princes if she wants to survive and find her parents.
This is a delicious mix of mythology, adventure, alternate dimensions, coming of age, and perhaps a twinge of romance. With the popularity of the Percy Jackson books and the Kane Chronicles, the demand for similar stories has been hard to fill. Readers will be glad to have this new series to enjoy and a new mythical realm to explore with all its gods, goddesses, and creatures. Whether you enjoy a quick-witted princess who can answer riddles from demons and talking birds, a fierce princess with deadly archery skills, or a preteen from New Jersey adventuring across the "Kingdom Beyond Seven Oceans and Thirteen Rivers," Kiran and her companions won't disappoint. When you reach the end of the book you will already be asking for the next one.
Highly recommended for readers of Rick Riordan, JK Rowling, and those who have already discovered the wonders of Indian mythology in books such as Aru Shah and the End of Time.
**This book is currently available on Scholastic Book Fairs - and the author introduces the book trailer on the fair's preview video. Don't miss it!
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