My Review of The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

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Title: The Bandit Queens 

Author: Parini Shroff

Published: January 3,2022

Published by: Ballantine Books

Genre: Contemporary/Mystery/ Fiction 

Pages: 352 pages 

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review: 

This one was different from what I had initially thought, which was splendid! 
Geeta is like the town's own living urban legend. Her husband disappeared five years ago, and since no one knows what happened, the town has her painted as a cruel murderer. Now, Geeta did not kill him. He was an abusive man who ran off on his own accord, but the town did not see it in that light. Geeta used to all the stares and whispers of the people as she passes, has given her tough skin. She has her guard up at all times and does not socialize. However, when Geeta finds herself elbow-deep in an actual murder, she finds herself in a terrible situation. Now she will have to repair some of the bridges she's burned with friends from her past to help her get through the difficult times. Now this story is an emotional roller coaster!  I loved how, as the story progressed, you saw Geeta in a new light. She started having confidence and became a woman standing for her life and the lives of women everywhere. 
I liked the glimpse of what life is like for the women of India. I know there are still barriers for women to have freedom and not worry about what happens if they get into an abusive situation. But, this has a lot of triggers and abuse and domestic violence involved. This book has a bit of humor that will have you cracking up, but the comedy is mostly dark. I thoroughly enjoyed this tale! Thank you, Netgalley and Ballantine Books, for the opportunity to read and review this one!

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