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The Serpent's Secret

(Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #1)

Sayantani DasGupta

3.89 · Rating details · 3,748 ratings · 751 reviews

MEET KIRANMALA: INTERDIMENSIONAL DEMON SLAYER
(Only she doesn't know it yet.)

On the morning of her twelfth birthday, Kiranmala is just a regular sixth grader living in Parsippany, New Jersey... until her parents mysteriously vanish and a drooling rakkhosh demon slams through her kitchen, determined to eat her alive. Turns out there might be some truth to her parents' fantas ...more

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Jun 23, 2017 Roshani Chokshi marked it as to-read

THIS IS GOING TO BE AMAZING!!!

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Feb 19, 2018 kav (xreadingsolacex) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: stories-of-hope, south-asian-fiction, asian-fiction, indian-american-fiction, middle-grade

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. This is no way impacts my review of the novel.

The Serpent's Secret is a middle-grade novel about Kiranmala, a 12-year old living her regular life in New Jersey until her parents go missing and she finds out she's a real Indian princess.

In all honesty, the only reason I was planning to read this novel was because of the Indian rep, but there is so much more to the perfection that is this novel. I'm going to start this ...more

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Mar 30, 2018 ambsreads rated it liked it

Shelves: magic, young-adult, fantasy, romance, mythology, mystery, urban-fantasy

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I am trying to look at this book as a completely individual series from the Percy Jackson series. A couple reasons for this; it is not even published by Rick Riordan’s publishing industry and this book is about Indian fairytales. I know it is so easy to compare middle-grade novels that are urban fantasy to Rick Riordan but you can’t with this. Why? Mainly because this is all own voices.

Now, into what I thought about everything. The Serpent’s Secret ...more

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Jan 05, 2017 Lizzy (Bent Bookworm) marked it as to-read

Shelves: 2018-releases

I want to read this SOLELY BECAUSE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SO MEAN SPIRITED about it already. Like, wtf? Are you that petty and hateful, or are you just bored and trolling? Either way...keep on haters...you're only garnering it more attention. The fear of ideas and differences will keep you small while the rest of the world soars. ...more

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Jan 05, 2017 Kaye rated it it was amazing

Shelves: for-school

Pre-emptively giving this five stars to balance out the eyebrow-raising rating of a book that literally just sold today. I am so, so excited for this and Sayantani's magical words! This is going to be so good! ...more

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Mar 29, 2018 Amy rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Fairy Tale and Myth Lovers

Shelves: books-i-wouldn-t-mind-owning, other-favorites, strong-females, juvenile-fiction, favorite-fairy-tales

THIS BOOK WAS SO FUN! An original fairy tale that emerges from Indian folklore. It walks the line of creative and classic - familiar fairy-tale allusions blend with new ideas. I really loved all the strong characters and the crazy adventure and the way everything wraps up without a cliff hanger.
4 stars for the book + 1 extra because this was so not YA. And I know this isn't supposed to be YA, but sometimes Juvenile fiction can feel YA, and this doesn't. Or rather, it doesn't feel bad YA. It fee ...more

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Jan 16, 2019 mina rated it liked it

Shelves: read-2019

The book follows an Indian princess from another world as she discovers her heritage and the journey she embarks to save her parents.

I was a little worried I won’t like this because it’s for a younger audience, and lately I didn’t have much luck with those. However, I relished this one. I found it humorous and loved the usage of Indian folklore and riddles. The world reminded me of Salman Rushdie’s Luca and the fire of life. I enjoyed Rushdie’s writing more, but DasGupta writes great witty chara ...more

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Apr 05, 2018 Mikyla Meyer rated it it was ok

Shelves: middle-grade, folklore, fantasy

OK, I was so excited for this book :/ I ordered it for my library and grabbed it as soon as it came in. I love fantasy, and folklore and most combinations of the two.

The pros would be an introduction to Bengali folklore, which I know a lot less about than most other folklore and mythologies. So that was pretty cool.

The characters were spunky, I guess, but they were also pretty one-dimensional. The idea of a warrior princess is always fun, but not in this way - Kiranmala is dismissive and rude ab OK, I was so excited for this book :/ I ordered it for my library and grabbed it as soon as it came in. I love fantasy, and folklore and most combinations of the two.

The pros would be an introduction to Bengali folklore, which I know a lot less about than most other folklore and mythologies. So that was pretty cool.

The characters were spunky, I guess, but they were also pretty one-dimensional. The idea of a warrior princess is always fun, but not in this way - Kiranmala is dismissive and rude about princess stereotypes. It's fine that she doesn't like pink, but the way the book approaches it is going to make young girls who like pink either hate Kiranmala or feel as though being "girly" and liking those things is wrong/stupid/ or bad. And that's not a good message. There have been much, much, better done warrior princess stories. None that I know with an Indian-American protagonist, so it's a good start, but the story has to be good to for it to be effective.

The writing was not good. It wasn't completely horrible, but the story felt awkward and disjointed, the characters flat, and the overall story poorly delivered. I think the idea behind the story was excellent, and I almost hope they make it into a movie since there is not much to ruin.
For example the main character has these two distinct birthmark/scars. They are mentioned OVER AND OVER AND OVER again. We get it. We know they are markings of her royal lineage. When they are finally explained the character gets all weird, touching her arm "Oh no, could it be?" You don't have to spoon feed us the answers. Everything is pretty overtly explained in the text. I work with children and I promise anyone old enough to read this book doesn't need that level of coaching to get through the story.

Kiranmala grew up in our world, unaware she is actually a Princess (although now that I think about it I have no idea what she is a princess of) in the Kingdom Beyond. It opens on her twelfth birthday which is the day her parents are devoured by a rakkhosh (scary demon). Two dashing princes come riding in on pakkhiraj (flying horses). These princes are apparently as different as night and day (and one has a white horse and the other a black one to prove it), but there are literally times reading it that I couldn't figure out which prince was talking until they mounted their horses (not going to lie, they have different names but we met them at the same time and it took me a while to remember which name was which prince - which is unusual for me while reading, even while reading books with names from other cultures).

I'm going to stop nitpicking, I could literally go on for pages about all the things that were too on the noise, the awkward paragraphs that pulled me right out of the book, the plot points that apparently had nothing to do with the plot, but I'll stop.
I just... the characters could have been so cool. The world seems so fascinating, and I am definitely going to be reading the stories this story is based on. It's just that this book was really poorly executed.
I will likely point it out to children looking for more mythology based books. Children are less picky than me when it comes to writing, but that doesn't mean this book is well written.

I will update me review after I get some of the kids in my book club to read it about what children think, but that's my opinion. ...more

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Jun 19, 2019 Alison rated it really liked it

Shelves: middle-grade

4.5 STARS
This was so much fun!!!!
Definitely for fans of Rick Riordan, this is a great mixture of modern humor with Indian mythology. I loved hearing about the world Kiranmala has to go to to rescue her parents and all the wild and hilarious creatures that live there. It was fascinating to read about creatures from a mythology I am unfamiliar with. There's also a lot of science talk that is easy to understand and used in a way that explains their world, which I found informational but still fun. ...more

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Mar 18, 2018 halfirishgrin rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi-fantasy, poc-mc, mg, aoc, reviewed, 2018-release

This book was basically everything I needed when I was a kid! It seamlessly weaved in all of these wonderful folktales, including the ones I grew up on in Bangladesh. And it was so unapologetically Bengali. All of the rhymes and riddles - super Bengali!

I also loved Kiranmala as a character, and how she grew from the beginning to the end. And her relationship with Neel!

The book was also just... really funny? And the comedy just worked wonderfully within the book. There were also some great illu ...more

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Mar 29, 2018 Vickiw rated it did not like it

I wanted to like this so badly! It’s a fantasy flavored with Bengali traditional stories that takes place in Jersey! However, I couldn’t bring myself to finish it. I don’t think it’s well-written. The style rubbed me the wrong way from the first sentence, and I couldn’t force myself past the first 100 pages. I can’t recommend this, and that makes me so sad.

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Feb 26, 2019 Aly rated it it was ok

It makes me sad to give The Serpent’s Secret 2 stars, because I am incredibly grateful that this book exists at all. As a West Indian kid of immigrant parents from New Jersey, I would have been absolutely thrilled to read this when I was in grade school. Indian warrior princesses and princes! A fantasy world inspired by Hindu mythology and Bengali folktales! Nerdy science stuff! And that cover!

Unfortunately, it became clear pretty quickly that this book just wasn’t ready for publication and cou It makes me sad to give The Serpent’s Secret 2 stars, because I am incredibly grateful that this book exists at all. As a West Indian kid of immigrant parents from New Jersey, I would have been absolutely thrilled to read this when I was in grade school. Indian warrior princesses and princes! A fantasy world inspired by Hindu mythology and Bengali folktales! Nerdy science stuff! And that cover!

Unfortunately, it became clear pretty quickly that this book just wasn’t ready for publication and could have done with another round of editing – or a major rewrite altogether. I was initially charmed by the unabashedly cartoonish writing style and the spunky voice of Kiranmala, who – for the most part – does sound like a convincing Indian-American twelve-year-old from Parsippany, New Jersey. (For the most part; I did consult with my thirteen-year-old sister, who confirmed that nobody says things like “Barf!” or “Let’s boogie!” anymore.) However, this story read like a bare-bones sketch of her adventures or an initial draft rather than a completed novel. The plot jumps from event to event with too much rhyme and not enough reason for why things are happening the way they are. Chapters end abruptly, on awkward beats. The protagonists do little in the way of discovering things on their own or making active decisions that drive the plot forward, instead being thrown riddle after riddle and wasting time on mini-quests that feel irrelevant to the conflict at hand -- and in Kiran's case, repeatedly making stupid decisions that feel out-of-character and drama-driven. Setting and character descriptions, and most of the writing in general, were threadbare, generic, and jerky, with no sense of immersion or texture or fluidity from beat to beat. We’re given hardly any time to get to know the characters, much less see how their relationships develop over the course of the story – particularly that of Kiran and Prince Neel, the deuteragonist. Instead, the progression and emotional milestones of their relationship are awkwardly condensed to suit the haphazard pacing. I would have loved to see more of Kiran’s regular life prior to her parents being spirited away – more interactions with her best friend Zuzu, who shows up briefly in the first chapter on the phone and then never again; or her conflicts with bullies at school, also mentioned briefly in the first chapters and never again; or what she likes to learn or do for fun – anything at all to get to know her better. Instead, we get a lot of superficial details about characters – their clothes, how they look (if I had to read Kiran calling Lal “handsome” one more time), and some one-dimensional personality traits that are harped on ad nauseum. The few hobbies and interests that are explored -- her archery, her penchant for riddles, and the tidbits of science knowledge she gets from a TV show -- are presented only as convenient plot devices that allow her to solve problems too easily.

There were so many opportunities for Dasgupta to address issues not normally addressed in middle grade fantasy – race, gender, class, religion, and body image, and how these intersections are experienced through the eyes of a second gen Indian-American girl whose cultural background makes it difficult to relate to her community and her parents. Instead, we get some brief indirect reference to the bullying Kiran endures at school, her embarrassing birthmarks (only for her struggles with those to be pretty much nullified once the mystical meaning of the marks come into play), and how her kooky parents make it so difficult for her to fit in – and also dote on her constantly and go out of their way to make her feel loved and empowered in the best way they can. Rather than feeling connected to Kiran and her struggles, I just felt like she was ungrateful and shallow, and this was a consistent trend throughout the book as she continued to push away and admonish Neel, the one person doing his best to help her (and in many cases singlehandedly driving the plot forward). As I read I couldn’t help but compare the story with Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson books, and noted that I was better able to relate to an athletic white boy from Manhattan than a nerdy, self-conscious brown girl from the state where I grew up. I attribute this to issues of characterization and development – while the Percy Jackson books are far from perfect, Riordan takes the time to establish the stakes and personal struggles of Percy and his friends even as he launches them into danger and wacky adventures. Those characters feel grounded in identity, insecurities and flaws, and shared experiences, and the appeal of that series comes from watching them develop in palpable ways and form real, complicated relationships.

Kiran, by contrast, seems to come to her revelations and changes of heart when it’s convenient for the plot, showing little real understanding or introspection about herself and others; she swings from wanting to be completely normal and rejecting her identity as a princess to admitting that she always felt special and accepting her true lineage with very little internal conflict -- and also being able to fight right off the bat and use her schoolyard archery in real combat? The Alice-in-Wonderland-esque plot and worldbuilding doesn’t help in that regard, either. The main antagonists and the demons are tiresome and silly rather than threatening, the constant rhyming is more often grating and cheesy rather than clever, and the denizens of the fantasy world lack even coherent one-dimensional characteristics to make them memorable, much less significant. Some choices feel entirely inexplicable – why, for example, is the great guru who’s supposed to guide Kiran and Neel toward the end of their quest (view spoiler)? Were there no gurus, scholars, scientists, or historical figures who weren’t old dead white guys that Dasgupta could draw from? Why does Kiran randomly have the ability to talk to horses – but not all horses, just one of them? Why does the whole plot seem to hinge on the barely-explored relationship of two side characters (view spoiler), only for that subplot to be solved with barely a handwave by the end?

While I did find some aspects of the story fun – Neel is a better-developed and sympathetic protagonist, the talking bird and royal advisor Tuntuni is adorable, and the integration of astronomy and Hindu theology/Bengali folklore was interesting and warranted more exploration – overall I finished this book feeling cheated, because I could so clearly see what this story could have been with more fleshing out of the characters, plot, world, and underlying themes. I’m still undecided whether I’ll pick up the next book, but do I hope that Ms. Dasgupta addresses these issues as the series progresses and gives Kiranmala the story she deserves. As it is, The Serpent’s Secret was disappointingly “2-D.” ...more

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Oct 03, 2017 Laura rated it it was amazing

I snatched this from a panel from one of the nicest authors (who signed my book by the way).
Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond Book One is something I would recommend to ALL children. Also any adults who just enjoy a good ride start to finish in a book.

Kiran is such a relatable young girl for anyone who has ever felt embarrassed by typical 12 year old things, namely parents. But her family is different from the majority of NJ folk in a way that most kids don't have to work with. They have cultural I snatched this from a panel from one of the nicest authors (who signed my book by the way).
Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond Book One is something I would recommend to ALL children. Also any adults who just enjoy a good ride start to finish in a book.

Kiran is such a relatable young girl for anyone who has ever felt embarrassed by typical 12 year old things, namely parents. But her family is different from the majority of NJ folk in a way that most kids don't have to work with. They have cultural differences, and Kiranmala is embarrassed by being dressed as an Indian Princess every year for Halloween and the snake pit around her house. So while she's relatable to all kids on a basic level, it's nice to read from her point of view to those who don't often see themselves in media. While I certainly enjoyed her and her family, I'm sure some of my friends back in NYC would definitely be able to say "yep, that's my mom" for once while reading a book.

Considering I'm white as a ghost, I have absolutely no idea about any of the Bengali fairytales this book incorporates. Does that hinder my enjoyment of it? Absolutely not! The summary on the back suggests it is in line with Rick Riordan which is true. What kid is a greek mythology genius? None that I know. In the same line, you don't have to be a part of the culture to appreciate it. I can't pronounce rakkhosh to save my life but that didn't stop me from feeling suspense whenever one showed its face to Kiran or Neel. I love that this book brings diversity into the fold while those who may not be familiar with these fairytales can still appreciate them and perhaps may inspire some research to some to learn more about the exciting world behind this equally exciting book.

The best part of this book is, there has been some media that includes puns and jokester "bad guys" but it never seems to last more than a few seconds. DasGupta manages to write enough jokes and puns for every situation and that's what makes it realistic. Sure if you were fighting off some giant demon you'd be pretty scared, but just like in every day life, serious situations tend to have a not so serious side to them. That is where this book truely shines. I smiled, and I even laughed out loud sometimes.

There is never a dull moment in this book. Whether it be Kiran having the typical 12 year old existential crisis (don't lie, you had plenty when you were a kid) that makes her seem so real, or if it's Tuntuni spitting some good beats with his rhymes, or when there's some good action going on with bows and arrows and sword fights, all of it is great. I loved every second on this book because it was such a fantastical world I did not know. I can only imagine the thrill one might feel when a reader will say "I know this fairytale!"

Before I start getting too crazy long with this review, I did not have a Good Reads account before a few minutes ago. I had told Sayantani DasGupta I would make a goodreads account just to review her book. And here I am.

Please purchase this book when it comes on sale Feb 27 of 2018 and read it. Then buy another and give it to friends and family and also buy one just in case your library needs a donation. ...more

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Oct 30, 2018 Donalyn rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2018-nerdy-book-club-picks, children-s-fantasy

I’m appearing with Sayantani DasGupta at a FB live event during NCTE 2018, so I reread her first book to prepare. It’s just as fun and fascinating the second time around. Don’t miss the start of what promises to be an amazing series!

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Feb 04, 2019 Lise Forfang Grimnes rated it liked it

3,5
Perfect read with all the best references to indian/benghali folktales. So cool! I really like the tricksterside of the monsters/demons, full of humour and rhymes, just like in the old stories.
A bit repetative and sometimes the dialogue seemed forced - but mostly imaginative and funny.

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Jun 23, 2017 Katie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: galleys, ya

First of all, I wanted to brag that Sayantani wrote this book in MY library! When she mentioned that her book was getting published, we all were looking forward to getting our hands on it.

I devoured this book in two sittings. It has a badass 12 year old girl who finds out that she is an Indian Princess from another dimension when her parents are eaten by a demon. It is her job to get them back.

It is hilarious, full of puns, rhymes, word play and lot of dad jokes. Kiran is smart and resourceful. ...more

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May 17, 2018 Samm | Sassenach the Book Wizard rated it really liked it

Shelves: own

Aw, this was a cute story! I loved the snappy one liners BUT I really don't like that there was a romance in it. I just role my eyes at that. The mc is clearly incredibly smart and grows to better understand herself and her parents as well as the new world she is thrust into. The magic and new world was really fun and easy to get into. ...more

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Jan 05, 2017 Mary H rated it it was amazing

Had me at Indian folktale-based interdimensional adventures of a demon-slaying princess. Oh, wait. That's the whole summary? GIMME. ...more

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Mar 16, 2018 Bina rated it it was amazing

This was fantastic, go read it!💜 Wish 12 year old me could've read this!! Full review coming soon! ...more

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Feb 14, 2018 Nobonita - The Bengali Nomad rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Mythology nerds

Shelves: hardback-review-copy, arc-paperback, scholastic, 2018-read-count

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Before I begin this review, I’d like to personally thank the author. I grew up reading fantasy and adventure novels that mainly featured white/western protagonists. Sure, I did enjoy the occasional dose of Meena Raju , Thakurmar Jhuli and Gopal Bhar, but none of them sported characters whose world I could actually step into. Back then, my mind was far too young to see th ...more

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Mar 17, 2019 CW (The Quiet Pond) ✨ rated it liked it

Shelves: middle-grade, mythology, fantasy, diverse-shelf, has-poc-rep, ownvoices, adventure, 2019, year-of-the-asian-reading-2019

A delightful, goofy, and super fun story based on Indian mythology! Enjoyed this, and I think this is a great book that is perfect for younger audiences.

- Follows Kiranmala, your average Indian girl who is actually an Indian princess from another realm, and the adventure she has of saving her parents.
- The narrative is a lot of fun, very goofy, and filled with silly jokes and riddles, and is a series of contained adventures and challenges. This will be a hit or miss for older audiences, but I th ...more

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Jul 23, 2017 Jen Petro-Roy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, ebook, middle-grade, 2017, electric-eighteens

So, so great. I looooved Kiran's toughness and fears and utter realness. The traditional mythology was adapted and blended in so beautifully. ...more

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Jan 22, 2020 USOM rated it really liked it

Serpent's Secret was so fun and listening to it on audiobook was such a joyful reminder of childhood. It would be perfect for younger audiences as there are riddles and rhythmic text. I love the idea of stories which are actually true, ones you grow up with, and in! Featuring an Indian girl who is actually a princess, it's easy to get caught up in this fun and hilarious story. ...more

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Mar 05, 2020 Esmay rated it it was ok

“We humans may not be powerful or magical, but the stories we pass on to our children can be.”

2,5 stars.

This book was incredibly lack lustre for me and that's probably due to the fact that it is not for me. This book clearly is for a younger audience, hence why it's a middle-grade, and it shows. The reason I'm saying this is that I want to make clear that it is a really good book, because I know I would have loved this if I was 14 or so. Sadly I'm not 14 anymore and this just isn't m ...more

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May 27, 2018 Nandini | Novels and Nebulas rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: fans of mythology-inspired MG fantasy

Shelves: 2018, favourites

Middle grade fantasies inspired by Bengali mythology sounds like the perfect book for me and it turned out to be just that. Kiranmala was such a fun protagonist to follow. She's smart, strong and a quick learner with an inquisitive mind. I also liked how the fact that she was raised by immigrants was highlighted and discussed. The two princes started off as one-dimensional but more of their personality was revealed throughout the story and I grew fond of them both. I very much enjoyed the additi ...more

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Nov 21, 2017 Brenda Kahn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: indian-mythology, 2017-reading, family, adventure, parallel-universe, 2018-debut

Short version: kick-ass heroine + epic world-building + hilarious and snarky dialogue = one memorable ride. More, please!

Long version: Kiranmala is just a regular sixth grader attending a regular middle school in Parsippany, New Jersey. Sure, her parents embarrass her on a regular basis, especially when they proclaim loudly about her fiber intake and the fact that she's really an Indian princess. Jeez! All that changes on the Halloween that happens to be her twelfth birthday. Turns out, she real ...more

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May 24, 2017 Melinda Cordell rated it it was amazing

IF YOUR PUBLISHER COULD HURRY UP AND PUT THIS AWESOME BOOK IN MY HANDS I'D SURE APPRECIATE IT THANK YOU ...more

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Sep 15, 2020 Victor The Reader rated it really liked it

Shelves: borrowed-from-library, childrens-fiction-reviews

Kiranmala’s story is certainly exhilarating and surprising at times when she finds out she’s an Indian princess and goes on a twisty quest to find her parents. It does start off having some Harry Potter vibes, while quickly being Percy Jackson with Indian culture and mythology, but that doesn’t stop it from being another worthy read. B+ (83%/Very Good)

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Mar 23, 2019 Anubhuti Mahanta rated it really liked it

Shelves: middle-grade-fantasy, middle-grade, sci-fi, mythology-indian, middle-grade-series

*After reading Percy Jackson*
Me: Greek Mythology is so cool, I wish Indian Mythologies were this amazing.

*After reading The Serpent's Secret*
Me: Fine, I'll shut up.

Woah woah woah woah (Not trying to imitate Peter Kavinsky from To All The Boys I've Loved Before, here)

GETTING BACK TO MY POINT

This book is THAT book which gives you the Percy Jackson vibes.
Over the 13 years of my life, there are plenty of things that I have wished for like, World Peace, working at the UN, owning a dog farm, becoming ...more

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