Aru Shah and the End of Time

At twelve, Aru Shah often spins tall tales to feel like she belongs among her well-traveled classmates. When a dare forces her to light an ancient, cursed lamp in her mother's museum, she unintentionally awakens a powerful demon and triggers a race to stop a world-ending catastrophe. With the help of a reluctant guardian and a host of Hindu mythological creatures, Aru must confront her own lies and discover her true heritage. Book #1 in the Pandava series.