Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold: A Pandava Novel Book 4 (Pandava Series)

Best-selling author Rick Riordan Presents the penultimate book in the Pandava series by best-selling author Roshani Chokshi. *Chokshi spins a fantastical narrative that seamlessly intertwines Hindu cosmology and folklore, feminism, and witty dialogue for an uproarious novel for young readers. --Kirkus (starred review of Aru Shah and the End of Time)Aru Shah and her sisters--including one who also claims to be the Sleepers daughter--must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras. Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wishes, but she cant remember what it was. Shes pretty sure she didnt wish for a new sister, one who looks strangely familiar and claims to be the Sleepers daughter, like her. Aru also isnt sure she still wants to fight on behalf of the devas in the war against the Sleeper and his demon army. The gods have been too devious up to now. Case in point: Kubera, ruler of the city of gold, promises to give the Pandavas two powerful weapons, but only if they win his trials. If they lose, they wont stand a chance against the Sleepers troops, which will soon march on Lanka to take over the Otherworld. Arus biggest question, though, is why every adult she has loved and trusted so far has failed her. Will she come to peace with what theyve done before she has to wage the battle of her life?Filled with wondrous magic, unforgettable creatures, manipulative gods, and laugh-out-loud dialogue, this fourth book in the Pandava series, a fantasy adventure loosely based on mythology, will leave readers wishing they could read the finale right now. Dont miss these Pandava adventures:Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the End of TimeRick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Song of DeathRick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes