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Book: The Enchanted Cottage
Author: Ruskin Bond
Illustrator: Sucharita Sengupta Suri
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Pages: 60
The Enchanted Cottage by Ruskin Bond and illustrated by Sucharita Sengupta Suri is a book consisting of several stories, each connected with the other, written in autobiographical format. When the author went to live on the hill, away from the life of Delhi, he rented "The Enchanted Cottage" intending to write a book or a couple of them there. And the stories here give a glimpse of it, and how the author experienced many supernatural, haunting, and breathtaking events.
Ruskin Bond, as usual, fascinated me with the stories. The mystery, drama, and subtle thrill in the stories make them more interesting and intriguing. I have read stories by Mr. Bond previously which focused on nature and surrounding and people, but with this one, the addition of supernatural elements makes it an altogether different experience. The enigma of animals by which he was surrounded, their language, signs, and signals, and how it contributed to his life was amusing and "enchanting". The stories had an owl, crow, leopard, strange humans, daunting dreams, strong rain, and whatnot!
The illustrations by Sucharita Sengupta Suri were a treat to the eyes. Each illustration was perfect and was enhancing the reading experience, adding more charm and emotions to the stories.(Shared my favourite one in the post)
When the intriguing and captivating writing of Mr. Bond gets collaborated with the astonishing illustrations, it laid out this perfect book. If you are looking forward to reading an illustrated picture book, having some supernatural elements in it, with beautiful writing, you should definitely consider it. I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
Author: Ruskin Bond
Illustrator: Sucharita Sengupta Suri
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Pages: 60
The Enchanted Cottage by Ruskin Bond and illustrated by Sucharita Sengupta Suri is a book consisting of several stories, each connected with the other, written in autobiographical format. When the author went to live on the hill, away from the life of Delhi, he rented "The Enchanted Cottage" intending to write a book or a couple of them there. And the stories here give a glimpse of it, and how the author experienced many supernatural, haunting, and breathtaking events.
Ruskin Bond, as usual, fascinated me with the stories. The mystery, drama, and subtle thrill in the stories make them more interesting and intriguing. I have read stories by Mr. Bond previously which focused on nature and surrounding and people, but with this one, the addition of supernatural elements makes it an altogether different experience. The enigma of animals by which he was surrounded, their language, signs, and signals, and how it contributed to his life was amusing and "enchanting". The stories had an owl, crow, leopard, strange humans, daunting dreams, strong rain, and whatnot!
The illustrations by Sucharita Sengupta Suri were a treat to the eyes. Each illustration was perfect and was enhancing the reading experience, adding more charm and emotions to the stories.(Shared my favourite one in the post)
When the intriguing and captivating writing of Mr. Bond gets collaborated with the astonishing illustrations, it laid out this perfect book. If you are looking forward to reading an illustrated picture book, having some supernatural elements in it, with beautiful writing, you should definitely consider it. I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
Durga is the first book in the Devi Series by author Kevin Missal, a mythological fiction that is inspired by the stories, folktales, and written documents of Hindu Texts. This is a story of a group of women, consisting Chandra, Charini, Gauri, and Katya, each held a different story of themselves, having different parts to play in achieving the larger goal of stopping Mahisha, the demon king, the ruler of Jambudvipa, and removing him from their way to achieving the greater cause. What will happen when they all have nine days to achieve their goal? Read the book to know more.
This was my first read by the author, and it impressed me a lot. The characters of each of the women, coming from different backgrounds like a maid, a princess’s companion, a pirate, and a mercenary, have a strong character development. From fighting their own battles and carrying the baggage of the past, they all aim to create a way for Durga to achieve the ultimate goal.
The author, with creative freedom, has created many scenarios, situations, and dimensions which make the story raise the important topics of the current time and thus, make it significant for this timeline as well. I would have enjoyed it more if the character development had included the rising from personal experiences to the better cause and their way of getting together, with the common thread of practice or communication and the background for that moment with the significance of the Aryas.
I enjoyed the overall story and the suspense, and the mystery that the author built was very majestic. It was a good one time read for me. If you’re looking forward to reading a mythological fiction, you can check it out. Just remember the fact that it is “Mythological Fiction".
Read the full detailed review on Blog.
Link: https://jainandgurjar.home.blog/2023/01/13/durga-by-kevin-missal/
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
This was my first read by the author, and it impressed me a lot. The characters of each of the women, coming from different backgrounds like a maid, a princess’s companion, a pirate, and a mercenary, have a strong character development. From fighting their own battles and carrying the baggage of the past, they all aim to create a way for Durga to achieve the ultimate goal.
The author, with creative freedom, has created many scenarios, situations, and dimensions which make the story raise the important topics of the current time and thus, make it significant for this timeline as well. I would have enjoyed it more if the character development had included the rising from personal experiences to the better cause and their way of getting together, with the common thread of practice or communication and the background for that moment with the significance of the Aryas.
I enjoyed the overall story and the suspense, and the mystery that the author built was very majestic. It was a good one time read for me. If you’re looking forward to reading a mythological fiction, you can check it out. Just remember the fact that it is “Mythological Fiction".
Read the full detailed review on Blog.
Link: https://jainandgurjar.home.blog/2023/01/13/durga-by-kevin-missal/
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
Book Review
Book: The Hidden Hindu 2
Author: Akshat Gupta
Publisher: Penguin India
Pages: 300
The Hidden Hindu 2 is the second part of the trilogy by author Akshat Gupta. Continuing the story from the first part, the author continues the journey of Om Shastri. I'll not talk much about the story here as it would be a spoiler for the ones who haven't read the first part.
The book shines in the area of character development, and I felt so contained with it because there was a lack of it in the first part, and this compensated for it beautifully. The way the history of the characters unfolds gave so much power and dimension to the story. The references to Hindu texts when mixed up with the author's imagination, gave a perfect setting for fantasy and fiction. The conversation between Prithvi and Mrs. Batra was another illuminating aspect of the book, as the whole story was narrated through their conversation. The ending was a blast and although I predicted a part of it, it was mind-boggling.
Somehow, the book was a little slow-paced compared to the first part. The elements of suspense and thriller could have been more. The information about Hindu Texts could have been a little more detailed. I would have enjoyed it more if the emotional connectivity with the characters could have arisen at some vulnerable moments.
Although I feel that this book was a crucial one as it was a book in between the trilogy, attempting to form the base for the final book, leaving threads and pieces in between to keep the reader engaged and hooked for the next part as well as covering the parts that needed to be worked on in the first. And thus, this book is successful in finding, keeping, and maintaining that balance.
I can't wait now to read the final part of the trilogy, after such a mind-blowing cliffhanger that the author left us at.
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review.
Book: The Hidden Hindu 2
Author: Akshat Gupta
Publisher: Penguin India
Pages: 300
The Hidden Hindu 2 is the second part of the trilogy by author Akshat Gupta. Continuing the story from the first part, the author continues the journey of Om Shastri. I'll not talk much about the story here as it would be a spoiler for the ones who haven't read the first part.
The book shines in the area of character development, and I felt so contained with it because there was a lack of it in the first part, and this compensated for it beautifully. The way the history of the characters unfolds gave so much power and dimension to the story. The references to Hindu texts when mixed up with the author's imagination, gave a perfect setting for fantasy and fiction. The conversation between Prithvi and Mrs. Batra was another illuminating aspect of the book, as the whole story was narrated through their conversation. The ending was a blast and although I predicted a part of it, it was mind-boggling.
Somehow, the book was a little slow-paced compared to the first part. The elements of suspense and thriller could have been more. The information about Hindu Texts could have been a little more detailed. I would have enjoyed it more if the emotional connectivity with the characters could have arisen at some vulnerable moments.
Although I feel that this book was a crucial one as it was a book in between the trilogy, attempting to form the base for the final book, leaving threads and pieces in between to keep the reader engaged and hooked for the next part as well as covering the parts that needed to be worked on in the first. And thus, this book is successful in finding, keeping, and maintaining that balance.
I can't wait now to read the final part of the trilogy, after such a mind-blowing cliffhanger that the author left us at.
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review.
The Hidden Hindu by Akshat Gupta, the first part of the trilogy, is the amalgamation of various genres- Mythological Fiction, History, Thriller, Suspense, and Sci-Fi. This is the story of Om Shastri, an Aghori, carrying mystery with himself, about who he is and what he does, and all the why’s you can think of. He is captured and interrogated by experts from various fields- medicine, psychology, history, mythology, and technology. And the shock comes when he reveals himself to be present in all four yugas, declining the existence of mortality! To witness what happens in it, read the book.
The author pulled the attention from the first few pages itself and magnificently maintained it throughout the book, giving the elements of suspense in between and leaving traces here and there for the readers to guess. With the fast pace and the easy language, it didn’t even occur to me when the book started and when it ended. The ending was very majestic and at the same time, enthralling enough to make the reader hooked enough to dive into the next part.
The author has a deep knowledge of Hindu history and has used it very well in the book. It could be a little overwhelming for readers who are not particularly aware of it and don’t know about it, but the author has tried to explain it graciously. The intermixing of the genres was a risky thing, but the author managed it quite well.
If you are someone who is looking forward to reading something that will keep you on the edge of your seat and can hook you from start to end, you should definitely check it out.
Read the full detailed review on Blog. Link:
https://jainandgurjar.home.blog/2023/01/17/the-hidden-hindu-2/
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
The author pulled the attention from the first few pages itself and magnificently maintained it throughout the book, giving the elements of suspense in between and leaving traces here and there for the readers to guess. With the fast pace and the easy language, it didn’t even occur to me when the book started and when it ended. The ending was very majestic and at the same time, enthralling enough to make the reader hooked enough to dive into the next part.
The author has a deep knowledge of Hindu history and has used it very well in the book. It could be a little overwhelming for readers who are not particularly aware of it and don’t know about it, but the author has tried to explain it graciously. The intermixing of the genres was a risky thing, but the author managed it quite well.
If you are someone who is looking forward to reading something that will keep you on the edge of your seat and can hook you from start to end, you should definitely check it out.
Read the full detailed review on Blog. Link:
https://jainandgurjar.home.blog/2023/01/17/the-hidden-hindu-2/
Thank you to the publisher for the book in exchange for an honest review!
Once Upon A Mistake by Shilpa Suraj is the first part of the Il Cuore series. This is the story of Maya and Yash, and how their life changed completely after an accident, five years ago. Maya being engaged, broke down completely after the accident, was dumped, injured, and drowned in debt. On the other hand, Yash, who was looking forward to a bright future, was devastated when he lost his job and was dumped over a text. What will happen when their paths get entangled again, on both professional and personal fronts, with the whereabouts and deep-rooted effects of the accident? To know more about it, read the book.
This was my first read of 2023, and I could not have asked for a better start than this. Shilpa Suraj found such a deep balance between character development and story progression, that you will fall in love with her writing, as I did! The ease in the writing, the threads left so that they can either get more complex or could be resolved with time, making the reader completely involved with the story.
Shilpa Suraj portrayed her characters sensationally, giving them layers and exploring the complexity throughout the story. Even the supporting characters are so well penned, that you want to know more of them take it for example, Karam, the bold, sensational, and heart throbbing guy, or Shikha, the royal, less talking, carrying mystery with herself, or Ved, the soft-spoken, carrying the guilt of past, fighting with himself at each step, making us more intrigued about him or the ever fighting Kanak and Akash, each character is written in such a way that the reader can ask for more of them. And I'm intrigued to read the next parts of the series.
It was a perfect book to remind me why I love reading romance as a genre so much, why it's my comfort genre and why I want to read it more. This is a perfect book for romance readers as well as someone who is looking forward to getting into this genre, whoever you are, just read this book! A book I'll highly recommend.
It was provided a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first read of 2023, and I could not have asked for a better start than this. Shilpa Suraj found such a deep balance between character development and story progression, that you will fall in love with her writing, as I did! The ease in the writing, the threads left so that they can either get more complex or could be resolved with time, making the reader completely involved with the story.
Shilpa Suraj portrayed her characters sensationally, giving them layers and exploring the complexity throughout the story. Even the supporting characters are so well penned, that you want to know more of them take it for example, Karam, the bold, sensational, and heart throbbing guy, or Shikha, the royal, less talking, carrying mystery with herself, or Ved, the soft-spoken, carrying the guilt of past, fighting with himself at each step, making us more intrigued about him or the ever fighting Kanak and Akash, each character is written in such a way that the reader can ask for more of them. And I'm intrigued to read the next parts of the series.
It was a perfect book to remind me why I love reading romance as a genre so much, why it's my comfort genre and why I want to read it more. This is a perfect book for romance readers as well as someone who is looking forward to getting into this genre, whoever you are, just read this book! A book I'll highly recommend.
It was provided a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Journey To The Throne by Vani Mahesh is a story set around the 4th century, in the era of the Gupta Dynasty. Samudragupta, the second emperor of the Gupta Dynasty, was one of the popular leaders of that Dynasty, who is known for his numerous military campaigns and expansion of the region under him. His successor was Chandragupta II, but some historians believe it to be Ramagupta, and this book explores the rivalry between the two for "Journey To The Throne", as both the siblings possess distinct and opposite qualities, thus making this book quite interesting.
The books and the writing reflects the deep research that was done by the author, and how well it was molded in the form of the story. The inner turmoil of Samudragupta and Dattadevi was reflected quite well, with each having a hard time balancing the competitive nature of their children. The insecurities and feelings of being left out of the princes were well depicted. I liked how the author showed the female characters in the book, contributing directly to the main story rather than being the pawn of the others, as shown mostly in the stories from that era.
But I felt that the book was a little slow and dragged in between, making it hard for me to go ahead in some instances. Also, if it provided some details of the emotional vulnerability of the characters at the key instances before jumping to the next event, it could have arisen the emotional connectivity with the characters more. Since it was fiction, I wished the female characters could have been given more time and space, for how strong they were, and have huge parts in the story as well, especially Dattadevi, Dhruva, and Vasanthi.
It was a good one-time read for me. If you are looking forward to reading a book with a different perspective of what was known, which threaded the scattered evidence in the form of a fictional story, you should check it out. A good book for children as well.
The books and the writing reflects the deep research that was done by the author, and how well it was molded in the form of the story. The inner turmoil of Samudragupta and Dattadevi was reflected quite well, with each having a hard time balancing the competitive nature of their children. The insecurities and feelings of being left out of the princes were well depicted. I liked how the author showed the female characters in the book, contributing directly to the main story rather than being the pawn of the others, as shown mostly in the stories from that era.
But I felt that the book was a little slow and dragged in between, making it hard for me to go ahead in some instances. Also, if it provided some details of the emotional vulnerability of the characters at the key instances before jumping to the next event, it could have arisen the emotional connectivity with the characters more. Since it was fiction, I wished the female characters could have been given more time and space, for how strong they were, and have huge parts in the story as well, especially Dattadevi, Dhruva, and Vasanthi.
It was a good one-time read for me. If you are looking forward to reading a book with a different perspective of what was known, which threaded the scattered evidence in the form of a fictional story, you should check it out. A good book for children as well.
Human beings are social animals, they don't live in a vacuum." This is the line that most of us have heard or read somewhere at some point and it is very true! The interactions we have with ourselves, the interactions we have with people around us, and the interactions of people with each other do affect us and thus we feel the arousal of various emotions within us. Mindful Musings And Peaceful Ponderings by Manali Desai is a collection of 50 poems and in this collection, each poem depicts an emotion, and how we feel its intensity.
The concept of the collection is very unique and thus makes it a very interesting read. The wordplay and the depiction of emotions in the very few words to make the reader connect with them was something where this book stands out for me.
This was my second book by the author, I have read Love (Try) Angle by her before which was a contemporary romance, and now this poetry collection, and it feels like Manali Desai is becoming my new comfort author now! With easy language and simple words, she can make the readers comfortable while reading making them go through an abundance of emotions. In this collection, some poems will make you think about yourself, your actions, and your relations again and will stir you to wonder about them for a long time! Some of the poems feel like home, and give the same feeling you get when you go there after a long time! Some feel like that tea in winter and some that thorn in the way that gets stuck to you in your leg. And that is the range of emotions that I felt while reading.
If you are looking forward to reading poetry, you should check it out. I will highly recommend it. I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
It was provided with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review by the author.
The concept of the collection is very unique and thus makes it a very interesting read. The wordplay and the depiction of emotions in the very few words to make the reader connect with them was something where this book stands out for me.
This was my second book by the author, I have read Love (Try) Angle by her before which was a contemporary romance, and now this poetry collection, and it feels like Manali Desai is becoming my new comfort author now! With easy language and simple words, she can make the readers comfortable while reading making them go through an abundance of emotions. In this collection, some poems will make you think about yourself, your actions, and your relations again and will stir you to wonder about them for a long time! Some of the poems feel like home, and give the same feeling you get when you go there after a long time! Some feel like that tea in winter and some that thorn in the way that gets stuck to you in your leg. And that is the range of emotions that I felt while reading.
If you are looking forward to reading poetry, you should check it out. I will highly recommend it. I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
It was provided with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review by the author.
If you have watched Delhi Crime 2, (not giving any spoilers here), you will particularly be aware of the concept of "born criminals" as a tribe are, and how it adversely affects the people. Misconceptions and stereotypes play a main role in it, and it's important to address them. And one of the stories in this book talks about it.
In the book "Being The Change- In the Footsteps of the Mahatma", author Ashutosh Salil and Barkha Mathur, through seven stories, explores the change in the social scenario and situations in the region of Vidarbha, inspired by the teachings, motivation, message, and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi. Published on the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, this book shares the stories of people who have kept the spirit of Satya, Ahimsa, Tyaag, and Hridya Parivartan (Truth, Non-violence, Sacrifice, and Change of heart).
I rarely read non-fiction, because they sometimes become factually heavy and overburdened, or because of the impractical practices, fail to grab my attention. But this book was different, as it represented stories of real people, real problems, and real solutions. It was written in such an easy and engaging language, that the stories just flow and make you hooked with them, giving life lessons and motivation.
The stories here depict how the development of the country starts from the grassroots level, from the villages and remote areas, and for that, how much sacrifice and struggle is needed. And how, even though it looks challenging, could be achieved and that there is still the need for improvement, of resources and of people who could stimulate it.
If you are someone who is looking forward to reading stories on sociology or wants to see how the utopian concept of Gandhian ideology gets picturized in real life, you should check out this book.
In the book "Being The Change- In the Footsteps of the Mahatma", author Ashutosh Salil and Barkha Mathur, through seven stories, explores the change in the social scenario and situations in the region of Vidarbha, inspired by the teachings, motivation, message, and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi. Published on the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, this book shares the stories of people who have kept the spirit of Satya, Ahimsa, Tyaag, and Hridya Parivartan (Truth, Non-violence, Sacrifice, and Change of heart).
I rarely read non-fiction, because they sometimes become factually heavy and overburdened, or because of the impractical practices, fail to grab my attention. But this book was different, as it represented stories of real people, real problems, and real solutions. It was written in such an easy and engaging language, that the stories just flow and make you hooked with them, giving life lessons and motivation.
The stories here depict how the development of the country starts from the grassroots level, from the villages and remote areas, and for that, how much sacrifice and struggle is needed. And how, even though it looks challenging, could be achieved and that there is still the need for improvement, of resources and of people who could stimulate it.
If you are someone who is looking forward to reading stories on sociology or wants to see how the utopian concept of Gandhian ideology gets picturized in real life, you should check out this book.
Book: Once Upon A Scandal
Author: Shilpa Suraj
Genre: Romance
Format: E-book
Pages: 245
Once Upon A Scandal by Shilpa Suraj is the second book in the Il Cuore series. The first book focused on the story of Maya and Yash, this book explores the story of Kanak Shourie and Aakash Thakkar, the characters that stood out quite well in the first book which I definitely wanted to read more about, and the author served it!
Kanak and Akash, are the characters who are opposites to each other, while the former wants fun in her life, enjoys time with friends and their families, and the latter is a man of responsibilities, who knows his duties and heritage. What will happen when they both have to deal with each other because of a scandal? Will their hate for each other change with time? To know more about it, read the book.
Shilpa Suraj explores the enemies-to-lovers troupe every time sensationally, and it was fascinating for me to see how well she explored this troupe in her two books that I have read, with the dilemma of emotions, contrast between the brain, heart, and body, and of the changing equations of the relationships.
The contrast between what you want and what you need, between what is expected from you and what you do is shown very well through the journey of the characters. The moments that Kanak and Aakash shared were literally like the crest and trough of a wavelength, and it was a sight to see! The bond between Kanak and Aakash's mother gave some of the most heartwarming moments in the story, and I just wished there could have been more of them, with at least some of the involvement of Kanak's family in the larger picture as well.
This was a book that came to my rescue when I was not well and I can't thank the author enough for this. And I can't wait to read the story of Ved and Aayushi, especially after whatever happened in the last few pages!
Author: Shilpa Suraj
Genre: Romance
Format: E-book
Pages: 245
Once Upon A Scandal by Shilpa Suraj is the second book in the Il Cuore series. The first book focused on the story of Maya and Yash, this book explores the story of Kanak Shourie and Aakash Thakkar, the characters that stood out quite well in the first book which I definitely wanted to read more about, and the author served it!
Kanak and Akash, are the characters who are opposites to each other, while the former wants fun in her life, enjoys time with friends and their families, and the latter is a man of responsibilities, who knows his duties and heritage. What will happen when they both have to deal with each other because of a scandal? Will their hate for each other change with time? To know more about it, read the book.
Shilpa Suraj explores the enemies-to-lovers troupe every time sensationally, and it was fascinating for me to see how well she explored this troupe in her two books that I have read, with the dilemma of emotions, contrast between the brain, heart, and body, and of the changing equations of the relationships.
The contrast between what you want and what you need, between what is expected from you and what you do is shown very well through the journey of the characters. The moments that Kanak and Aakash shared were literally like the crest and trough of a wavelength, and it was a sight to see! The bond between Kanak and Aakash's mother gave some of the most heartwarming moments in the story, and I just wished there could have been more of them, with at least some of the involvement of Kanak's family in the larger picture as well.
This was a book that came to my rescue when I was not well and I can't thank the author enough for this. And I can't wait to read the story of Ved and Aayushi, especially after whatever happened in the last few pages!
Book: Wrong
Author: Shilpa Suraj
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Rupa Publication
Pages: 245
The wedding preparations are going on. There is a celebration all around. Best friends will be a couple soon. But before marriage comes a confession, a confession that changed everything! Ananya was all set to marry Arvin Saxena, and things were going all good before she fell in love with another guy, and that too none other than her to-be brother-in-law! What follows next is the sudden twist of events that leads Ananya to marry Arvin, and the story follows the after-effects of it. To know more about the story, read the book.
The story starts with a lot of things and possibilities, with nuisances, agitation, and strain which the characters were going through, making me immersed in it completely. The perplexity of the situation, actions, and consequences was shown quite well. The remnants of the past that stretches out for the reader at the beginning of each chapter arouse a lot of questions and at the same time, solve the mystery of the previous ones. The book shows the insights and details of the unwanted marriage and relationship through the protagonists as well, as to how it feels to be with someone with whom you don't want to be or whom you know can't be yours!
But the story was predictable for me and I wish there could have been more dimensions and possibilities in the character arc for letting me guess till the end what more they have in their bag. The story had a lot of potential but lacked emotional connectivity because of character development.
It was a good one-time read for me. And the fact remains the same that I’m going to read more books by the author.
I was provided with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Author: Shilpa Suraj
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Rupa Publication
Pages: 245
The wedding preparations are going on. There is a celebration all around. Best friends will be a couple soon. But before marriage comes a confession, a confession that changed everything! Ananya was all set to marry Arvin Saxena, and things were going all good before she fell in love with another guy, and that too none other than her to-be brother-in-law! What follows next is the sudden twist of events that leads Ananya to marry Arvin, and the story follows the after-effects of it. To know more about the story, read the book.
The story starts with a lot of things and possibilities, with nuisances, agitation, and strain which the characters were going through, making me immersed in it completely. The perplexity of the situation, actions, and consequences was shown quite well. The remnants of the past that stretches out for the reader at the beginning of each chapter arouse a lot of questions and at the same time, solve the mystery of the previous ones. The book shows the insights and details of the unwanted marriage and relationship through the protagonists as well, as to how it feels to be with someone with whom you don't want to be or whom you know can't be yours!
But the story was predictable for me and I wish there could have been more dimensions and possibilities in the character arc for letting me guess till the end what more they have in their bag. The story had a lot of potential but lacked emotional connectivity because of character development.
It was a good one-time read for me. And the fact remains the same that I’m going to read more books by the author.
I was provided with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.