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End of May. June is coming in hot. @nyknicks in the FINALS and we are NOT calm about it.

Recitals. Chores nobody asked for. Chess on the floor. Lego at midnight. World Cup Panini stickers everywhere. Idlis and Dosas on repeat.

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$🔥 We Dance Upon Demons 🔥 Thank you @sagapressbooks for the gifted ARC! We Dance Upon Demons was one of my most anticipated books this year. It did not disappoint, and it also took turns I fully did not expect. This book tackled themes of grief, depression, reproductive justice, the threat of Hindu nationalism, and so many other apt issues with grace and ease. Nisha’s character is one that I think many 20-somethings will relate to. She’s consumed by her depression, hopeless in a world that’s burning, and dedicates her life to a cause (even if passively). I thought her motivations were clear and commendable, and LOVED the inter-generational aspect of this story. The magic system was fresh and exciting for someone like me who holds classical Indian dance very close to their heart. Kathak is sacred and Patel frames it beautifully in this story. I also appreciate how Patel does not shy away from being unapologetically non-English in both the narrative choices as well as characterizations. There are Hindi and Sanskrit words that non-Indian audiences will have to look up to understand the story, and to that I raise a toast! Decolonizing the way you read includes engaging with immersive non-English language. But also, I loved the way Desi community is highlighted in this book! Patel speaks to the alienation that capital-obsessed Indian people can cause within already-fractured diaspora communities and how newer generations can rectify this. I’d recommend We Dance Upon Demons to folks who enjoy literary fiction with magical realism, people who appreciate non-English as a form of world-building, and to those who believe that abortions are sacred. Also shoutout to @nailsbycillag for my pop-art themed set to match this GORGEOUS cover 💜 Thanks to the lovely B^3 group members for participating in a buddy read of this book with me! #arcreview #southasian #bipocbookstagram$

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