Finally finished this one! Just like with Kaikeyi, Goddess of the River is very beautifully written. And as referenced in the author's note at the end, it does an excellent job of condensing a massive epic tale into a 400 page novel. With that said, there were times that I got a bit disoriented with all the different characters and side stories. This novel is wonderfully done but fleshing some of these stories out a bit further would've helped distinguish the characters a bit more, even if it meant sacrificing brevity. Overall, while I LOVED Kaikeyi, this was still a very strong novel, even if it didn't quite reach the level of Kaikeyi. Still highly recommend.
**I received a digital ARC of Goddess of the River (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.**