Aru Shah and the song of death by Roshani Chokshi

"Aru Shah and the song of death" by Roshani Chokshi - Rick Riordanish!

This book was published by Rick Riordan presents in 2019 and has 400 pages. This is Book 2 of Pandava series. 

Kamadeva's bow and arrow is stolen. Army of heartless is rampaging. Aru discovers third Pandava. Pandava's are accused of the theft and they have to absolve themselves by undertaking a quest to retrieve the bow and arrow. Council of guardians assigns a non Pandava to accompany them for the quest. 

Who is the representative? Where is Boo? Who stole the bow and arrow? Why does Kamadev doesn't miss his weapon? Who is Meenakshi?

The story moves on similar lines of previous book and Rick Riordan books. The demigods are on a quest. They meet celestial beings and magical creatures. These beings are fans of modern things like goggles, modern music etc. Some help them, some don't. The actions of these beings are deeply rooted in events from their past i.e. from Hindu mythology. It's the same old formula. 

The quest is long. Sometimes the story slows down considerably. For most part its interesting. There is a big betrayal. Events below ocean of milk are anti climactic. 

It's not the end, two more pandava's are still to be discovered. They make a guest appearance towards the end of book. The battle is won, but war is not over. The story will continue in Book 3 that is already published. 

Why did I read this book? Book 1 was decent. 

What did I like? Use of Hindu mythology. 

What I didn't like? Not intense. Same old formula.

Read, if you have read first book.