I just finished listening to Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality by Roshani Chokshi (narrated by Soneela Nankani) a few days ago, and I loved it! I sure hope this book series continues in some fashion because I am not ready for this to be the last Pandava adventure. Here are five reasons why I love this series.

Aru Shah is funny. And humorous girls and women are necessary in my life (even if just in stories).

She’s also honest and she learns from her mistakes. Sure, she may struggle with honesty in the very start of the series, as she struggles with many things. But she is a quick learner who wants to fix her mistakes.

She knows her stories. As someone interested in folklore and mythology, I love to hear old stories. I love them even better when they come from someone who can tell them in her own words.

Locations and landscapes. Mythology and dreamscapes. The Otherworlds where the Pandavas journey are vivid, quirky places. I love being able to visit these places with their countless characters through story. I even love Home Depot when it’s described through Aru’s eyes.

And finally, I love her relationships with her Pandava sisters and “wifey”. Difficulties and challenges are expressed in very real ways-which are sometimes disturbingly hilarious.

It’s not just for kids and young adults.