Aru is back for another quest and this time another Pandava joins her and Mini. Brynne is a bit hostile at first but that could be because she was just battling Aru's doppleganger for a stolen bow and arrow in the midst of a zombie hoard. Of course the Pandavas are blamed for the theft and the creation of the Heartless zombies. They are tasked with finding the soul song of the person who stole the bow and arrow, learning their name and returning the stolen goods. And they only have 8 days to do it. They are joined on the quest by Aiden who isn't a Pandava but is friends with Brynne and goes to school with Aru. They must battle not only the monsters in their path but also their own inner selves. 

I really enjoy the Aru Shah books and can't wait to see where this story goes. Roshani Chokshi is one of my favorite authors and I am thrilled she is writing middle grade. I know so little about Indian mythology that I get a bit confused by some of the characters/gods, but it just makes me want to learn more.