I love it. I thought it's going to be similar in tone with Kaikeyi, but it's different. For me, the story in Goddess of the River flew more effortlessly, more calming tone but still managed to highlight the women empowerment ideas intended by the author. I love Gangga and her thoughts since the very beginning. I love how the story written in a neat chronological order from the curse to the war at the end. Gangga has made a lot of difficult choices, a morally grey entity at it's finest. Talking about morally grey, now I think about it all of the characters/ divine beings are morally grey. This book is not only well written but also well researched. It's there on the pages and I love how it managed to be atmospheric. 

I'm quite familiar with Mahabharata story, pandava brothers, the God/Goddess and this book is a fresh reading because it gave new perspectives and dove deeper into the characters' thoughts and consideration. Mother-sons relationship goes strong and complicated. The ending definitely bittersweet.

Please be aware of the trigger warning (infant deaths, explicit war scenes, attempted SA)

Thankyou so much Orbit and netgalley for the arc in exchange of honest review.

If you're into epic mythology story, Indian myth, the story of God/Goddess, Kingdom dispute, and warfare, GIVE THIS BOOK A GO.