A review by msrichardsreads89
Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was expecting to like this book, but I ended up loving it! I was not familiar with The Ramayana, so this was so fun and fascinating. I loved the exploration of motherhood, misogyny, and patriarchy. Kaikeyi was such a strong character, and I loved following her on this epic journey. She was so resilient, complex, empathetic, and so well written. The novel was very well paced and will stay with me for a long time! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Redhook for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.