Note: Jyestha Devi: This review of The Goddess of Misfortune by Aboli Mane contains minor spoilers. If you would prefer to avoid spoilers altogether, please don’t read ahead. I also want to mention, and this has nothing to do with the review, that I wasn’t able to share reviews of books on Amazon before. But for whatever reason, am able to now. So, if I’ve read your book, expect a review on Amazon in the next few days.
About The Author
Aboli Mane is a writer and poet. She published her debut novella ‘Jyestha Devi’ in July 2024. Her debut poetry book ‘An Aster’s Solitude’ was published in 2019. Since 2022, she share blogs containing poetry and flash fiction. Her poetry and short stories have been featured in multiple anthologies.
If you would like to check out her blog, it is linked at the bottom of this post. Do take a minute to view it. I’m sure many of you will enjoy it.
Amazon Summary
“Tell me, Lakshmi, why is it always a woman who is to blame for the chaos that occurs in the universe?”
When Jyestha the goddess of misfortune emerges from the churning of the ocean neither the Devas headed by Indra nor the demons headed by Virochana want her.
Stung by the rejection and by her unwanted marriage to Rishi Dussaha, Jyestha undergoes various tribulations in the three worlds governed by the Trimurti. Silently, she vows vengeance for her mistreatment. Nursing envy towards her sister Lakshmi while craving her fortune, Jyestha’s rise to power is a tale filled with self-discovery, feminine grit, family drama and romance.
This mythological fiction is a feminine narrative shedding light on a young goddess’s ambition and desire.
Source: Amazon
Jyestha Devi: The Goddess of Misfortune By Aboli Mane Review
I read Jyestha Devi: The Goddess of Misfortune By Aboli Mane last week while I was taking a break from blogging. I had been meaning to read it since it was published but got otherwise preoccupied with everything going on in my life. Anyway, I went in pretty blank on Jyestha Devi or really any other Hindu Devi’s. Devi means Goddess. People sometimes assume I’m Hindu because I’m Indian, but I’m not. I’m also not that familiar with their religious beliefs other than taking one philosophy class in uni where we learnt about Hinduism.
As you may have noticed, I love learning about new things so I was pretty excited about this book already. Jyestha Devi is the Goddess of misfortune/adversity as you can tell from the title. And this is her story about acceptance, change, love and more.
Specifics
I was really touched by Jyestha Devi’s story. To be honest, I’ve almost always felt like the odd one out, I think many of us feel that way. Feeling like we’re unwanted or as though we aren’t good enough in comparison to others. We all experience things like jealousy and anger.
This story follows Jyestha Devi’s experiences with these emotions and how they can lead you down a difficult path. But it’s also a story of redemption. Turning your negatives into positives, the importance of perspective and remaining ambitious even when life brings you down. This book reminds us of the importance of self-love and internal validation for oneself.
I loved that it had a happy ending with Jyestha Devi finding her place in the grand scheme of the universe. She learns about the importance of balance between the light and darkness we all posses. And most importantly, she learns about forgiveness and love.
Overall
This was such a well written book. The story was pretty easy to follow and understand. I think it would be particularly interesting for those interested in Hinduism, religion and mythology/fantasy. And even if you aren’t particularly interested in reading this genre, I would still recommend this book. As I mentioned, the themes were something most people can relate to and learn from.
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