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In the second book of the Pandava Quintet, Aru Shah is thrust into chaos when the bow and arrow of the god of love vanish and begin turning the Otherworld’s inhabitants into heartless, fighting‑machine zombies. Framed for the theft, Aru has only until the next full moon to retrieve the arrows or be banished from the Otherworld forever. With her soul‑sister Mini, the tough and enigmatic Brynne, and the mysterious Aiden, she embarks on a perilous quest. Together they confront demons, journey through a glittering yet perilous serpent realm, and discover that the true enemy has been hiding in plain sight.
Set against the backdrop of Hindu mythology, the novel blends adventure, supernatural stakes, and action‑packed fantasy. It’s a high‑energy, middle‑grade story that continues the world‑building and character development begun in the first book.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Roshani Chokshi
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