Sitanshu by Anita Shirodkar

"Sitanshu" by Anita Shirodkar -  The blue theme continues!

This book wash published by The Write Place in 2018 and has 330 pages. This is Book 2 of 'The guardians of the blue lotus' trilogy.

Jabali's kidnap king Chiraksh's grandson. Eshan & Ishwari land in Jabali temple. Chandraketu's have declared war. Aryavir is assigned the task of waking Keshkuta warriors before time. Sitanshu meets a semi senile man asking for help. Indivara had sprouted a red petal. Arrival of Padmaketu is around the corner.  Maharshi council decides to make an appearance. 

Can Sitanshu find his mother? Are Jabali's savages? How will Keshkuta's be impacted after waking early? Will Rewa meet Aryavir? Will Padmaketu strike Aryavir? What is Sitanshu's destiny?

The story picks up from where it left. Here unlike Book 1, although the story is fast,  it does not appear as if author had run out of page space. Author manages to keep the readers very interested. Murchit dravya, the huge bird,  kaalastra, Padmaketu etc. enhance the mysticism and allure. 

The war that was around the corner in Book 1, happens in Book 2, but the readers are in for a minor shock as that is not supposed to be the real deal. Readers get a second surprise with the arrival of Padmaketu. However,  I guessed this surprise very early. Author could not keep it under wraps very well. 

The Jabali's, who were a predominant factor in Book 1, suddenly become secondary in this book. Character of Raashan, who appeared important becomes a tertiary character. Will he even appear in next book?

Book ends at a new turn. A new danger is around the corner and this is much bigger than Chandraketus. Next book,  the final one, will address this challenge. The chosen one is the saviour. 

Author has created a new world and a fascinating story. It would be interesting to see how she completes the story in next Book. I feel she will either fall short of page space, or increase the size or look for Book 4. It's a challenge for her. 

Book 1 cover showed Indivara, the blue lotus and Aryavir. This Book cover shows Indivara with a red petal and a sword.

Why did I read this book? Liked first book. 

What I didn't like? Jabali's drop out.  

What did I like? Author's imagination. 

Recommend reading.