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A fierce, feminist, and fun middle grade fantasy graphic novel about a twelve-year-old Indian American girl named Shakti who must learn the power of her ancestral magic if she wants to save her family and town from a dangerous curse. Written by Stonewall Honor Book recipient and Lambda Literary Fellow SJ Sindu and illustrated by Nabi H. Ali. Shakti is used to being the new girl at school. She and her two moms have moved more times than she can count. With her unborn baby brother on the way, Shakti hopes her family has found their forever home in Amherst, Massachusetts, and that she can finally make friends. On her first day of seventh grade, she meets Xi and they bond over their shared passion for manga (and pizza with mayo). But the three meanest girls in school—Harini, Emily, and Kelly (aka “HEK”)—are determined to make life miserable for Shakti and her new friends. When Shakti and Xi discover HEK casting spells in the woods, they fear what might happen to the other kids at school. Drawing on ancient Indian magic, Shakti seeks the aid of Durga Ma to stop HEK. But instead, Shakti accidentally conjures Kali Ma, the destroyer—Durga Ma's dangerous twin. Kali Ma punishes HEK by transforming them into monsters and curses the entire town. As more and more people begin to fall ill, including Shakti’s mom, will Shakti be able to harness her own strength, power, and empathy to save those she loves—and put an end to all the hate?
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“Sindu’s protagonist lives up to the meaning of her name, ‘energy of the universe,’ as she learns lessons about anger, balance, courage, and compassion. Powerful and enthralling.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“Offers all the right elements of magic, school struggles, and family negotiations to satisfy young readers.”
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) -
“Fiercely courageous characters and a gripping narrative further elevate this exhilarating fantastical adventure.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“This feminist fantasy affirms that all emotions are valid—and valuable—in maintaining a life of balance.”
— Booklist -
“Braids Hindu mythology with the importance of family and friendship, creating an accessible book that will be of interest to many readers.”
— School Library Journal
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About SJ Sindu
SJ Sindu is a Tamil diaspora author of several books, including two novels, Marriage of a Thousand Lies and Blue-Skinned Gods, as well as the hybrid fiction and nonfiction chapbook I Once Met You but You Were Dead. A 2013 Lambda Literary Fellow, she holds a PhD in English from Florida State University, and teaches at the University of Toronto.