Bold, brave, and full of surprises! I couldn't stop turning the pages. Chadda balances an action-packed story with his trademark humour and a deft handling of Sik's immigrant identity that feels relevant and important in today's world.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children’s for this DRC.
A dark fantasy of the subjugation of women and the triumph and women. Lots of fighting and golden blood. Leaves you feeling very unsettled.

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“City of the Plague God” by Sarwat Chadda is an exhilarating and refreshing adventure that effortlessly weaves ancient mythology with modern-day New York City. From the very first page, I was drawn into the captivating world where ancient gods and modern heroes collide.

Chadda’s writing is immersive and filled with rich details, transporting readers to a thrilling urban fantasy realm. The protagonist, Sikander, is a compelling and relatable character with a unique perspective on the world.

I was impressed by the way Chadda effortlessly incorporates diverse elements into the story, celebrating Sikh culture and mythology, which adds depth and authenticity to the narrative. The book’s exploration of family, friendship, and bravery resonates on a profound level, making it a truly touching and memorable read.

“City of the Plague God” is a masterful blend of ancient legends and contemporary themes that will captivate readers of all ages. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with humor, heart, and moments of genuine suspense. I highly recommend this thrilling tale of courage and resilience, and I’m eagerly looking forward to more from Sarwat Chadda.

This book does an excellent job of weaving in aspects of mythology and creating an absorbing story. I'm not usually a huge fan of YA fantasy, but this novel was more enjoyable than I expected.

City of the plague God by Sarwat Chadda was a wonderful and a funny debut novel!! I really enjoyed this novel it was fast pace full of action-pacness and laugh out loud moments! Also I got to meet the author yesterday and it was really cool!(:

The Rick Riordan Presents books are so wonderful for those who love his books and now get to be exposed to other backgrounds and cultures (and mythologies). This one follows a similar pattern and would be engaging for those who love all the others.

Fast-paced and action packed, City of the Plague God takes readers along on a thrill-ride as Sik races to save Manhattan and everyone he loves.
There is a lot of humor is this one - reminding me a great deal of The Lightning Thief with the characters' wit and snark. Definitely a fitting addition to the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Another great book from one of my favorite authors. Highly recommend to friends and family.

Riordan not only writes fun book, but he knows how to pick strong authors to launch! This was such an interesting take, and I enjoyed the action!

A little formulaic, as I feel a lot of the RRP books are, but this is an engaging adventure featuring characters from the Epic of Gilgamesh and other Muslim heroes.

On the one hand, I'm glad I finally read this. It was a solidly fun middlegrade adventure, especially because I don't think I've ever read a retelling of Mesopotamian mythology before, which was really interesting and is exactly what I love about this imprint.

On the other hand, though, I found the main character to be such a flat character. I felt like every side character had more personality than him, which made it harder to actually feel invested in the story.

Fun, fast paced fantasy adventure that has compelling characters and a plot that most middle grade readers will enjoy. Great for fans of Rick Riordan books.

This novel is another rollicking adventure in the vein of Percy Jackson. Middle grades students who have studied the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia will recognize the elements of the Epic of Gilgamesh woven throughout the storyline. Kids will love this!

A plague takes over the city of Manhattan and Sik has to take down the evil God Nergal to save the world. If only someone could do that to save us from Covid because I am starting to lose my mind ya’ll. I digress.

Reading City of Plague God unlocked a memory of me back in 6th or 7th grade learning about the history of Mesopotamia. We didn’t learn too much about the mythology so I found it super interesting to get some background on it. Chadda definitely did his research!

This was one of the better Rick Riordan presents books that I have read. It was fast paced, engaging, and made me want to learn more about Mesopotamia and Gilgamesh. I liked that Sik was able to avoid becoming something he wasn't (a warrior) and that he discovered his own worth.

I'm NEVER disappointed by a Rick Riordan Presents book. This story kept me on the edge of my seat and I always love how you can feel when something bad is about to happen. Reading about Gilgamesh in a more middle grade setting was kind of hilarious and made the story great. Sik goes through a lot of loss and grief with his brother but you see him become a much stronger person by the end of the book. I'm hoping there is going to be a second book to continue on Siks adventures!

This is great for mythology lovers! I love that Rick Riordan is using his name to promote a wide variety of diverse authors to share stories that use the mythology of other cultures.

Pretty much the action adventure fantasy you've come to expect from the Rick Riordan presents imprint. This one was an interesting blend of mythological/religious traditions.

I was immediately drawn into this book by the character of Sik. Knowing nothing about Mesopotamian mythology, I was completely enthralled by the way in which Chadda weaves the myths into the overall storyline while still providing depth of character and a fast-moving plot with a wide array of plot twists.

Thank you so much to net galley for sending me a copy of this book. I love these Rick riordan presents books and I really enjoyed this one because this is my favorite kind of mythos. I’m excited to read the next book