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Ash Mistry Chronicles #3
Ash Mistry and the World of Darkness
Rick Riordan did it for Greece. Now Sarwat Chadda does it for India… Book three in the incredible action-adventure trilogy about Ash Mistry, reluctant hero and living weapon of the death goddess Kali.
Ash Mistry is in a world of pain. A parallel world in fact, where another version of him seems to be living his life, and the evil Lord Savage – now all-powerful and adored by the nation – is about to carry out a terrible plan.
Worse still, Ash’s superpowers, invested in him by the Death Goddess Kali, seem no longer to be working.
Without Kali, can Ash defeat Savage and save the world?
Ash Mistry is in a world of pain. A parallel world in fact, where another version of him seems to be living his life, and the evil Lord Savage – now all-powerful and adored by the nation – is about to carry out a terrible plan.
Worse still, Ash’s superpowers, invested in him by the Death Goddess Kali, seem no longer to be working.
Without Kali, can Ash defeat Savage and save the world?
385 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2013
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About the author
Sarwat Chadda
61 books595 followersSarwat Chadda has lived and traveled throughout the world, from China to Guatemala. He’s been lost in Mongolia, abandoned at a volcano in Nicaragua and hidden up a tree from a rhino in Nepal. Not to mention being detained by Homeland Security in the US and chased around Tibet by the Chinese police. Maybe he just has that sort of face.
Anyway, now he’s trying to settle in one place and stay out of trouble. Hence his new career as a writer. It’s safe, indoors and avoids any form of physical danger.
Throughout his travels, Sarwat has soaked up the myths, legends and cultures of far away places. Now, with the Ash Mistry series, he aims to bring these unfamiliar tales of ten-headed demons and blue-skinned heroes back home and put them beside the exploits of Achilles and Thor. His heroes are Prince Rama and the demon-slaying Kali. Isn't it about time you met them too?
Anyway, now he’s trying to settle in one place and stay out of trouble. Hence his new career as a writer. It’s safe, indoors and avoids any form of physical danger.
Throughout his travels, Sarwat has soaked up the myths, legends and cultures of far away places. Now, with the Ash Mistry series, he aims to bring these unfamiliar tales of ten-headed demons and blue-skinned heroes back home and put them beside the exploits of Achilles and Thor. His heroes are Prince Rama and the demon-slaying Kali. Isn't it about time you met them too?
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May 4, 2023
Ahora Ash se encuentra en otra linea del tiempo, donde sus tios y Gemma estan vivos, donde el no es Kali-Astra y donde Savage ha encontrado la forma de obtener todos los poderes que siempre ha querido. Pero cuando Savage intenta hacer dano a su familia, Ash debe trabajar con su otro yo, Ashoka y Parvati para rescatarlos, ademas de averiguar que esta tratando de hacer en este tiempo para apoderarse de todo. Sin embargo, las respuestas son dificiles de conseguir sobre todo cuando la otra Parvati (llamada Remi) esta del lado de Savage e intenta capturarlos juntos con varios de los rakassas que estan de nuevo vivos. Asi que Ash se adentrara en la fortaleza de Savage para averiguar sus planes e intentar convencer a Remi, mientras Ashoka y Parvati rescantan a su familia e intentan detener los avances "cientificos" de Savage. Ahora solo queda esperar que tengan el poder y la habilidad suficiente entre los cuatro para detener a Savage y estabilzar ambas lineas de tiempo.
Para ser el libro final de la serie es bastante complicado. Sabemos que Ash solo tiene 14 anos, y al comienzo del libro vemos a Ashoka comportarse como tal, pero poco despues (y casi de la nada) la madurez que alcanzan ambos personajes es absurda, hasta el punto de tener que recordarme cuando hacen alguna tonteria, que solo tienen 14 anos. Me gusto el tema de las lineas de tiempo, aunque no entendi muy bien si la nueva linea de tiempo desapareceria o no, o que pasa con Ashoka ahi, y los demas rakassas que quedaron deformados?. Tambien me parecio un poco complicado el tema de Remi, como con un solo unas pocas semanas de conocer a Ash decide seguir a su lado, porque no lo hizo desde el comienzo? Si ella recordaba todas sus vidas, porque no darle el beneficio de la duda? O como Ash, todavia, no entiende lo que quieren decirle los suenos, o porque no se activo el Kali-Astra con la muerte de Rishi?.
En fin, me quedaron muchas dudas con respecto a la trama, siento que le falto un epilogo de la linea de tiempo de Ashoka, y un poquito mas de informacion de la linea de tiempo de Ash.
Pero el libro es una excelente lectura, totalmente entretenido, adictivo, yo diria, que casi tan cautivante como el primero de esta serie (que fue el que mas me gusto), es seguro que mas adelante buscare otros trabajos de este autor para leerlos.
Para ser el libro final de la serie es bastante complicado. Sabemos que Ash solo tiene 14 anos, y al comienzo del libro vemos a Ashoka comportarse como tal, pero poco despues (y casi de la nada) la madurez que alcanzan ambos personajes es absurda, hasta el punto de tener que recordarme cuando hacen alguna tonteria, que solo tienen 14 anos. Me gusto el tema de las lineas de tiempo, aunque no entendi muy bien si la nueva linea de tiempo desapareceria o no, o que pasa con Ashoka ahi, y los demas rakassas que quedaron deformados?. Tambien me parecio un poco complicado el tema de Remi, como con un solo unas pocas semanas de conocer a Ash decide seguir a su lado, porque no lo hizo desde el comienzo? Si ella recordaba todas sus vidas, porque no darle el beneficio de la duda? O como Ash, todavia, no entiende lo que quieren decirle los suenos, o porque no se activo el Kali-Astra con la muerte de Rishi?.
En fin, me quedaron muchas dudas con respecto a la trama, siento que le falto un epilogo de la linea de tiempo de Ashoka, y un poquito mas de informacion de la linea de tiempo de Ash.
Pero el libro es una excelente lectura, totalmente entretenido, adictivo, yo diria, que casi tan cautivante como el primero de esta serie (que fue el que mas me gusto), es seguro que mas adelante buscare otros trabajos de este autor para leerlos.
August 25, 2016
One of the most satisfying endings to a series I've ever read. This series has been consistently good, and if you're a fan of Rick Riordan, I would definitely suggest you check this out! It's similar in style, but with Hindu mythology, which doesn't really come up too much in books like this and I found it super interesting!
November 14, 2017
Ash Mitry Chronicles #3
Ash Mistry and the World of Darkness by Sarwat Chaddha
Well, its finally over! What can I say? This book is completely different from the first two in the series and feels as if it belongs to a completely different series. But thanks to the characters, Ash and Parvati who have succeeded in creating the Ash Mistry ambiance for reading. Anyways, the story changes completely and the burning question we readers had at the end of the second book are resolved and answered in the final book brilliantly. The introduction part is done well with a quick recap of what happened in the previous books and how Savage reverted back the timeline. Ash and Parvati have been thrown into an alternate timeline by Lord Savage, now immortal with the Kohinoor in his heart and master of all the ten sorceries. But unluckily for Ash, in this timeline, his powers do not work anymore. Things get really interesting when they meet Ash’s doppelganger, Ashoka Mistry and Parvati meets hers, Rani serving Alexander Savage. Once this is clear, the story begins where out characters go on a world tour, rescue their doppelgangers, try to murder Savage and stop his evil plan to take over the world by spreading the RAVN1 bio-hazardous fume that transform humans into demons. I was really sad to see Ash not being a Kali-aastra anymore. It takes away the magic from the book, but thanks to the author for introducing Ashoka to the storyline. Many dead characters have also found their way to be alive in this alternate timeline. Primary among them are Gemma, Uncle Vik and Anita, Rishi, Jat, Mayar, etc. all of them alliances as well as enemies. The characters journey to locations like India, London and China and even meet dragons and fight demons and reincarnated asuras. Ash gets captured and tormented. The story is good, but the magic from it feels vanished as Ash is not longer the almighty death bringer. He is substituted by a novice Ashoka who learns slowly but receptively. Also, it’s worth mentioning that Rani, Parvati’s doppelganger is evil, but Ash brainwashes her and makes her join the good side. There are various flashbacks, where Ashoka learns about his past life and gains experience from them. Lord Savage plays a good role of a villain, unstoppable and ruthless. The story is good but way too fictitious. Its impossible developing the RAVN1 gas, but after all, let us not forget that this is a fantasy/mythology series. Some scenes are vivid and rich, but full of violence or gore (I’m not complaining, I love them). This is not suitable for very young readers. (11+) coz the book contains deformities, Carnivals of Flesh, Cannibalistic giant monsters and blood sacrifices. Ash, Ashoka, Parvati, Rani form a good team and help fight off the malevolent and savage demons formed due to RAVN1, the much Loved Kali-aastra, Bramha-Aastra are brought back for complete annihilation. I loved the scene when Rishi finally appeared, this was just surprising. I don’t know, but this book felt much more like Alex Rider series because Ash does some spying, escaping and beating up the bad guys and other things like that. Anyways, a fantastic book with inspiring dialogues, a good story-line, humorous characters, well-planned scenes, visual effects and characters that have been stripped of their godly powers. Nice Reading.
Ash Mistry and the World of Darkness by Sarwat Chaddha
Well, its finally over! What can I say? This book is completely different from the first two in the series and feels as if it belongs to a completely different series. But thanks to the characters, Ash and Parvati who have succeeded in creating the Ash Mistry ambiance for reading. Anyways, the story changes completely and the burning question we readers had at the end of the second book are resolved and answered in the final book brilliantly. The introduction part is done well with a quick recap of what happened in the previous books and how Savage reverted back the timeline. Ash and Parvati have been thrown into an alternate timeline by Lord Savage, now immortal with the Kohinoor in his heart and master of all the ten sorceries. But unluckily for Ash, in this timeline, his powers do not work anymore. Things get really interesting when they meet Ash’s doppelganger, Ashoka Mistry and Parvati meets hers, Rani serving Alexander Savage. Once this is clear, the story begins where out characters go on a world tour, rescue their doppelgangers, try to murder Savage and stop his evil plan to take over the world by spreading the RAVN1 bio-hazardous fume that transform humans into demons. I was really sad to see Ash not being a Kali-aastra anymore. It takes away the magic from the book, but thanks to the author for introducing Ashoka to the storyline. Many dead characters have also found their way to be alive in this alternate timeline. Primary among them are Gemma, Uncle Vik and Anita, Rishi, Jat, Mayar, etc. all of them alliances as well as enemies. The characters journey to locations like India, London and China and even meet dragons and fight demons and reincarnated asuras. Ash gets captured and tormented. The story is good, but the magic from it feels vanished as Ash is not longer the almighty death bringer. He is substituted by a novice Ashoka who learns slowly but receptively. Also, it’s worth mentioning that Rani, Parvati’s doppelganger is evil, but Ash brainwashes her and makes her join the good side. There are various flashbacks, where Ashoka learns about his past life and gains experience from them. Lord Savage plays a good role of a villain, unstoppable and ruthless. The story is good but way too fictitious. Its impossible developing the RAVN1 gas, but after all, let us not forget that this is a fantasy/mythology series. Some scenes are vivid and rich, but full of violence or gore (I’m not complaining, I love them). This is not suitable for very young readers. (11+) coz the book contains deformities, Carnivals of Flesh, Cannibalistic giant monsters and blood sacrifices. Ash, Ashoka, Parvati, Rani form a good team and help fight off the malevolent and savage demons formed due to RAVN1, the much Loved Kali-aastra, Bramha-Aastra are brought back for complete annihilation. I loved the scene when Rishi finally appeared, this was just surprising. I don’t know, but this book felt much more like Alex Rider series because Ash does some spying, escaping and beating up the bad guys and other things like that. Anyways, a fantastic book with inspiring dialogues, a good story-line, humorous characters, well-planned scenes, visual effects and characters that have been stripped of their godly powers. Nice Reading.
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August 22, 2016I really, really enjoyed this series. Growing up, like many kids, I was totally into Greek and Roman mythology. Then I found Ancient Egyptian mythology and culture. Back then there were was very little YA and MG literature that I could get my hands on that featured good Ancient Egyptian content (I eventually started reading the Elizabeth Peters mysteries, which had a lot of romance and stuff that I wasn’t all that interested in) or even really Greek and Roman mythology and history. Now that Rick Riordan has written all those Percy Jackson books there’s plenty of Greek content out there. There are also the Kane Chronicles. And now it looks like Norse mythology is catching on. I think it’s great that there is a lot out there for kids who are interested in mythology and ancient cultures, but it’s really mostly focused on the Greeks and Romans. Which is why I think series like this one are awesome.
Ash Mistry is based around Indian mythology and it’s so rich. It helps that Chadda appears to know his Indian mythology, ideology, and history inside and out. It’s so seamlessly woven into the story of Ash. From Ash’s rebirths to the Carnival of the Flesh that appears in the third book. It all plays such an important role in the story. Chadda never panders to the Western audience by having asides that explain various aspects of the mythology, but there is explaining. You don’t need to know Indian mythology to understand and follow the story.
I did find the third book moved more slowly for me. I don’t know why. It was by far the most violent in action and depiction. Otherwise the books move along at a nice clip. They are full of action, but aren’t just plot driven. Ash grows and changes through the series into a wiser character. There’s a tiny bit of romance. Ash has a crush on a girl and there is something brewing between him and Parvati, but it’s never really the focus of the story and there’s only one kiss at the very end of the series. Ash is also incredibly devoted to his family which I thought deviated from the standard YA hero story and was a nice touch.
The series is definitely for older audiences. I had originally picked up the first book to see if it was something I could get for our fifth grade students. I don’t think it’s the best fit. There is a lot of violence. A lot. And it’s a lot more graphically depicted than, say, the Riordan books. That makes me think these books are really more YA than middle grade. Darn. They’re so good. I’m mulling it all over. Since we don’t have anything else that features Indian mythology I would consider having the first book on our shelves. That one is probably the least violent or graphic. I highly recommend this for libraries with middle school and high school age patrons. It’s so engrossing and mythology is certainly a popular subject.
There is one big, big problem with the series, though. Only the first two books have been released here in the U.S. I got the first two books from my public library and had to buy the third from a British dealer on Amazon. Why would the publisher do that? It was incredibly frustrating.
Ash Mistry is based around Indian mythology and it’s so rich. It helps that Chadda appears to know his Indian mythology, ideology, and history inside and out. It’s so seamlessly woven into the story of Ash. From Ash’s rebirths to the Carnival of the Flesh that appears in the third book. It all plays such an important role in the story. Chadda never panders to the Western audience by having asides that explain various aspects of the mythology, but there is explaining. You don’t need to know Indian mythology to understand and follow the story.
I did find the third book moved more slowly for me. I don’t know why. It was by far the most violent in action and depiction. Otherwise the books move along at a nice clip. They are full of action, but aren’t just plot driven. Ash grows and changes through the series into a wiser character. There’s a tiny bit of romance. Ash has a crush on a girl and there is something brewing between him and Parvati, but it’s never really the focus of the story and there’s only one kiss at the very end of the series. Ash is also incredibly devoted to his family which I thought deviated from the standard YA hero story and was a nice touch.
The series is definitely for older audiences. I had originally picked up the first book to see if it was something I could get for our fifth grade students. I don’t think it’s the best fit. There is a lot of violence. A lot. And it’s a lot more graphically depicted than, say, the Riordan books. That makes me think these books are really more YA than middle grade. Darn. They’re so good. I’m mulling it all over. Since we don’t have anything else that features Indian mythology I would consider having the first book on our shelves. That one is probably the least violent or graphic. I highly recommend this for libraries with middle school and high school age patrons. It’s so engrossing and mythology is certainly a popular subject.
There is one big, big problem with the series, though. Only the first two books have been released here in the U.S. I got the first two books from my public library and had to buy the third from a British dealer on Amazon. Why would the publisher do that? It was incredibly frustrating.
January 15, 2016
I'm sure this book would have made much more sense if I had read the previous ones, but all told I guess it was not too bad. Not sure which Ash/Ashoka we were supposed to be rooting for, and most of the God-lore was lost on me, but the story was quite well paced and a good enough read.
August 6, 2016
I found this a great conclusion to a fascinating series. It was fun, full of adventure, and easy to read. You can find my full thoughts about it here ;)
December 27, 2014
Rating: 3.5 stars
January 20, 2015
Not too shabby an ending, liked the parallels between timelines. Overall i would have loved to hear more from the gods' perspectives in the series!
June 30, 2015
Best in the series!
March 12, 2017
Not as good as the previous two, but a solid ending to the trilogy.
April 22, 2021
I'm just... I cried. The ending had me laughing and crying. It was beautiful! But also, I'm going to have nightmares about Carnivals of Flesh; they are terrifying.
This book took me a while to read because I kept going back to reread bits that I realized I had skimmed over in my excitement of reading the book. 😹 That, and I've been saving this book for when I'm at home and that's also when I'm sleepiest, so I did a good bit of rereading because I dozed off from trying to read in the middle of the night. I'm getting too old for that. 😹
This book took me a while to read because I kept going back to reread bits that I realized I had skimmed over in my excitement of reading the book. 😹 That, and I've been saving this book for when I'm at home and that's also when I'm sleepiest, so I did a good bit of rereading because I dozed off from trying to read in the middle of the night. I'm getting too old for that. 😹
January 11, 2022
"All these centuries and yet it all comes down to this, a few moments beneath a dying sun."
This book is... dark, at times. And again, the comparison with The Power of Five pops up in my mind. That says a lot in terms of how dark it actually is. It's not an 'easy' book to read. Sure, it reads fast, but there are some scenes that can only be described as gruesome at the least - not something you'd expect when you start this series.
It's nice to have this sort of game where you see the old and the new Ash at the same time. That makes clear how much the new Ash has grown over the course of the two previous books, when he was still the old Ash. And at the same, the old Ash is growing again to become a new Ash. (It sounds complicated, but if you've read the book you'll understand.)
And at the same time, the relationship between Parvati and Ash, and most importantly their history - because that's what it all comes down to, that's where it all started between them -, gets fleshed out and is explained. It's one of the strongest points of this series, one of the things that holds it all together. There are some very good scenes with the two of them, and also with Parvati and Ashoka, and Ash and Rani. Those three types of dialogues paint the entire picture and show where they've come from and what it all means. I have to say, it's probably one of the most original background histories and love histories I've come across.
Fun fact: the last two lines of the book are an echo of a passage in The Savage Fortress. I don't know if it was done on purpose or just a coincidence (although that would surprise me, since it's practically literally the same), but it's a wonderful way to end a series if you ask me.
8/10
Average rating of the series: 8/10
This book is... dark, at times. And again, the comparison with The Power of Five pops up in my mind. That says a lot in terms of how dark it actually is. It's not an 'easy' book to read. Sure, it reads fast, but there are some scenes that can only be described as gruesome at the least - not something you'd expect when you start this series.
It's nice to have this sort of game where you see the old and the new Ash at the same time. That makes clear how much the new Ash has grown over the course of the two previous books, when he was still the old Ash. And at the same, the old Ash is growing again to become a new Ash. (It sounds complicated, but if you've read the book you'll understand.)
And at the same time, the relationship between Parvati and Ash, and most importantly their history - because that's what it all comes down to, that's where it all started between them -, gets fleshed out and is explained. It's one of the strongest points of this series, one of the things that holds it all together. There are some very good scenes with the two of them, and also with Parvati and Ashoka, and Ash and Rani. Those three types of dialogues paint the entire picture and show where they've come from and what it all means. I have to say, it's probably one of the most original background histories and love histories I've come across.
Fun fact: the last two lines of the book are an echo of a passage in The Savage Fortress. I don't know if it was done on purpose or just a coincidence (although that would surprise me, since it's practically literally the same), but it's a wonderful way to end a series if you ask me.
8/10
Average rating of the series: 8/10
April 10, 2020
Wonderful once more and sadly Ash's saga is completed, for now, sadly just a trilogy, unlike five books Percy Jackson series. This time around following the bombshell of the ending of the last book we find that Ash and Parvati were somehow sent to a parallel timeline where Savage has finally succeeded in his quest of forever youth and immortality and literally rules over the world through his charity work. And there is Ashoka too this universe's version of Ash and also Parvati's evil version called Rani.
Ash moves through the story mostly powerless but you know how it would end and what an end. Very quick but a wonderful end indeed. This was a wonderful trilogy set in Indian Mythology. Though it may have started as the Indian version of Rick's formula it is very different from the Percy series. I liked every moment of this trilogy. Wonderful work by Sarwat.
Do give it a chance but remember to read the first two parts of the series too and then Keep on Reading.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put I just love reading and so to that end I have made it my motto to just Keep on Reading. I love to read everything except for Self Help books but even those once in a while. I read almost all the genre but YA, Fantasy, Biographies are the most. My favorite series is, of course, Harry Potter but then there are many more books that I just adore. I have bookcases filled with books which are waiting to be read so can't stay and spend more time in this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
Ash moves through the story mostly powerless but you know how it would end and what an end. Very quick but a wonderful end indeed. This was a wonderful trilogy set in Indian Mythology. Though it may have started as the Indian version of Rick's formula it is very different from the Percy series. I liked every moment of this trilogy. Wonderful work by Sarwat.
Do give it a chance but remember to read the first two parts of the series too and then Keep on Reading.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put I just love reading and so to that end I have made it my motto to just Keep on Reading. I love to read everything except for Self Help books but even those once in a while. I read almost all the genre but YA, Fantasy, Biographies are the most. My favorite series is, of course, Harry Potter but then there are many more books that I just adore. I have bookcases filled with books which are waiting to be read so can't stay and spend more time in this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
March 21, 2020
Slow in the middle, but the ending was really worth it. It was especially interesting to see Chadda play with time travel and the loss of Ash's powers. Overall, a great and very unique story and series. It's a shame this never got as much hype as Percy Jackson. I'm still a little confused myself how I ended up reading this series; I think I was bored and the vague memory of reading the Ash Mistry series, specifically this novel, appeared. I'm very glad I picked it on a whim. The series culminated beautifully, one very important theme Chadda made sure was apparent was especially touching:
Ash had been seeing it through his human perspective. The lives that he’d valued–his uncle’s and aunt’s, Rishi’s, his sister’s and Gemma’s. These were the lives that were important to him. But a god’s perspective encompassed all of humanity.
All lives are great.
November 7, 2017
Almost 2 stars for me, but gave 3 because my 11 year old like it and the parallel timeline storyline made it more enjoyable. BUt, I am SO glad I have finally finished this series! It took FOREVER. Most likely because I didn't really enjoy it. Too much blood and gore and I never loved the Ash character or believed that the rakshasas could be walking among us. I was hoping for a Percy Jackson type feel, but besides the Indian mythology parallel, it just let me down. I was happy for the timeline merging in this book and for the two Ash's... I totally didn't believe the Rani turn around though. She was totally supportive of Savage and then just switched sides and became a good guy??
February 18, 2018
Closure done well. I loved everything about this especially the aspect of time travel. Sure the mythology can be comparable to Rock Riordan's Percy Jackson, but the author takes a completely different and unique turn with this book series that I love. Wish there were more but I'm also glad it ended on such a nice note.
December 6, 2017
One of the very best
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December 3, 2022
There's some ending fatigue from an overly-long climax and denouement, and the realization of different ways of realizing a "Great Death" feel a little too sudden and Deus Ex Machina-like. I do like the inclusion of other, non-villainous "born rakshasha" characters and the discussion of them not necessarily being evil, and I like how they teamed up with humans to repel Savage's forces. I also like how Rani and Parvati contrasted with each other in how they dealt with their identities. It would be interesting to compare this book's depictions of rakshasha with the Aru Shah and Kiranmala series.
It is a bit odd that Rani (an alternate-universe version of Parvati) was noted to be cold-blooded, and therefore slow in the cold mountains, but just before the big battle in the slum city, the narrative points out Parvati is warm when hugged. I'm just going to assume Parvati was basking in the sun the whole day to warm up, as snakes do, and it was a relatively hot day, or she kept active and therefore raised her body temperature somewhat.
It is a bit odd that Rani (an alternate-universe version of Parvati) was noted to be cold-blooded, and therefore slow in the cold mountains, but just before the big battle in the slum city, the narrative points out Parvati is warm when hugged. I'm just going to assume Parvati was basking in the sun the whole day to warm up, as snakes do, and it was a relatively hot day, or she kept active and therefore raised her body temperature somewhat.
January 27, 2019
I looooved the Ash Mistry trilogy (...and I'm way older than the target audience :P) The twist with the Indian mythology is unique and the author weaves in many explanations so that the reader doesn't get lost between all the gods and history.
The third book was the best of all as it had a lot of deep meaning. I loved the portrayal of both Ash and Ashoka to visualize the struggle with multiple identities and how life choices can affect your future. For me, the message of those lines is more important than the rest of the story and is appropriate for the genre.
The trilogy is a solid must read!
The third book was the best of all as it had a lot of deep meaning. I loved the portrayal of both Ash and Ashoka to visualize the struggle with multiple identities and how life choices can affect your future. For me, the message of those lines is more important than the rest of the story and is appropriate for the genre.
The trilogy is a solid must read!
June 22, 2022
I absolutely LOVED this series and can’t wait to share it with my students. I wish it got more recognition! The plot is engrossing and all of the characters are unique and have strong personalities to hold their own throughout the 3 books. This last book was a satisfying ending to the trilogy. Readers won’t be disappointed.
November 16, 2021
Yay to a happy ending! Has been rooting for Ash and Parvati ever since, and I'm so glad that they would get to have their future together. Savage has been one heck of a villain, but then again bad guys won't get to have their happy endings, ever! It has been one hell of a ride Ashoka and Ash!
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February 14, 2025
It might had too many details and I might have skipped many pages BUT I loved it!!!!
The plot was beautiful and the characters amazing!! Although I needed more pages in the end cause if you take out some pages that are not important and put more story it would be perfect!
The plot was beautiful and the characters amazing!! Although I needed more pages in the end cause if you take out some pages that are not important and put more story it would be perfect!
August 13, 2023
An epic conclusion to an epic saga
July 30, 2025
I think this had my favorite plot out of the entire trilogy but there was the romantic subplot that had really escalated between the last book and this one and IDK how I feel about it
September 8, 2016
Very good
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