Sitanshu by Anita Shirodkar Published by The Write Place on 01/06/2018
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
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Sitanshu is the second book in the series of Guardians of Blue Lotus in continuation to the first book Aryavir. Set in ancient India, it tries to provide a perfect blend of Indian mythology and fantasy fiction. Does it succeed in that? To find the answer to the question, please continue to read the review.
The plot revolves around Sitanshu, an Ashtradhari and a friend to the protagonist of the first book, Aryavir. In their kingdom, it is considered an omen, a sign of danger when a Blue Lotus Indivara springs. Sitanshu and his friends are harbored on the border of Kalipura for a war against Chandraketu King Divyendu. With hidden secrets of its own, the Old World is in danger. It is now in the hands of Sitanshu’s army to face the consequences and save their own lives as well as their kingdom.
The storyline starts with a prologue and it continues to develop the characters from the first page in order to help the reader to get him to familiarise. In some cases, this might not work, as some fantasy authors try to introduce the main cast in parts to provide an element of surprise. That element of surprise is rare to find in this book but nonetheless, the method author of this book has adapted works well enough. The story shifts between different characters to provide a complete outlook of the happenings of the Old World. The theme of war zone used by the author also leads to a few bold female characters. This is a bigger improvement itself for the Indian literature. Overall, the storyline is well thought and constructed.
The characterization is a strong point of this book as they drive the plot further. Switching between the context of many characters is actually an advantage I find this book to move ahead and it does make things interesting in the end. Since it is fantasy, there are hardly any dragging elements and the book constitutes of a little above 300 pages. The narrative voice is in the third person and the writing style is at its peak.
If you are a fantasy lover or interested in mythology, you must grab a copy of this series.
4 out of 5!
If you want to learn more about the author Anita Shirodkar, you must check the Interview with her.
Nicely done review. Now that you are professional do you ever get to read fellow bloggers reviews.anymore?
Yes I do. There blogs I closely follow. Book blogs are a great medium to enrich myself with upcoming or new books. There is no replacement for that IMO.
Thanks, I know someone who didn’t when they switched over to the paying world.
This one sounds like something i would enjoy. Thanks.
Great to hear that!
What do you do when you receive a book which you think needs major revision to be worth reading? I ask because I am struggling with that question myself.
I let the author or the publisher know about it personally first. I also ask them about their permission to publish the review. I try not be harsh with the review as I have understood that the not everyone is acquired with resources. 60% of the time they do listen.
I really appreciate your response. I think that my realization that not everyone has the same resources that led me to offer free editing to my readers. I felt I could pass on my experience.