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Aru Shah and the City of Gold

2021304 pagesRick Riordan Presents

Synopsis

Aru Shah faces her biggest challenge yet as she and her sisters race against time to find their missing mentors in the legendary City of Gold. With a mysterious new sister claiming to be the Sleeper's daughter and a forgotten wish hanging over her, Aru questions her loyalty to the devas. She must navigate treacherous trials and confront the gods' deceit before a war between divine and demonic forces engulfs the Otherworld. Can Aru reconcile with the adults who have disappointed her before the ultimate battle begins?

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About the author

Roshani Chokshi is the author of commercial and critically acclaimed books for middle grade and young adult readers that draws on world mythology and folklore. Her work has been nominated for the Locus and Nebula awards, and has frequently appeared on Best of The Year lists from Barnes and Noble, Forbes, Buzzfeed and more. Her New York Times bestselling series includes The Star-Touched Queen duology, The Gilded Wolves, and Aru Shah and The End of Time, which was recently optioned for film by Par...

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Characters

Aru ShahProtagonist
The SleeperAntagonist
HanumanSupporting
UrvashiSupporting
KuberaSupporting

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Places

Aru Shah

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is Aru Shah and the City of Gold a standalone story?

    This book is the fourth installment in the Aru Shah series and builds directly on events and character developments from previous books. For the best reading experience, it is recommended to start with the first book in the series, Aru Shah and the End of Time.

  • Does this book feature characters from other Rick Riordan Presents series?

    While part of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint, Aru Shah and the City of Gold focuses on its own unique cast of characters and mythology. It does not feature crossovers with characters from other series published under the Rick Riordan Presents banner.

  • Does Aru Shah and the City of Gold end on a cliffhanger?

    This installment concludes with a significant resolution to its immediate plotline, but it also sets up further adventures and challenges for Aru and her friends in the overarching series narrative.