Aru Shah and the City of Gold is the fourth and penultimate book in the Pandava Quintet, written by author Roshani Chokshi.

The book follows fourteen-year-old Aru Shah as she struggles to find her place, and win the war against an ancient entity called the Sleeper.

While making their escape, Aru notes Kara's desperation for approval, proudness, and intense knowledge of cultures, especially Hindu mythology.

They also reveal that Lord Kubera is denying the Pandavas access to the nairratas, elite Hindu warriors, without testing them.

He then reveals to Kara that she is the sixth Pandava, born to a young Krithika Shah, who put her in stasis to reserve her reputation, and because she felt that she wasn't ready for a baby.

She steals the antima Astra from Aru, and uses it to destabilize and destroy all the other Pandavas celestial weapons, before leaving with the Sleeper.

Sure, we have one book left, and a year to bask in the light from the City of Gold, but I'll never be ready to say farewell to Aru, Kristina, Yashika, Fop, and the others (yes, even Bolly).

"[3] The Laughing Place stated, "Ratcheting up the tension and suspense throughout the book, author Roshani Chokshi has a difficult task with Aru Shah and the City of Gold.

"[4] Publishers Weekly put Aru Shah and the City of Gold in its list of Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: April 2021.

[5] Aru Shah and the City of Gold is the fourth installment in Pandava Quintet series by Roshani Chokshi.