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The influencer: speed must have a limit is a work of fiction in the thriller and suspense sub-genres and penned down by author Abhaidev.
“Influencer” is a person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items, and Aditya our protagonist is the literal meaning of it. He is a part of the secret society WIS (World Influencer Society), which helps the government, police, and the companies in negotiating a deal. One day a blunder turned his life upside down and he declared to be killed. How will he deal with the situation?
I was not sure what to expect when I start this book, but Abhaidev had me hooked on every single line. I have a little bit of vibe of James bond movies, as I am a die-hard fan of his movies. The author has crafted a superb and highly enjoyable thrill ride that encompasses all the core ingredients of a truly gripping thriller tale. I love the way the story ends in an unexpected way.
Overall, this is a well-crafted and superbly paced thriller novel that I would recommend to all thriller lovers.


Dawn of Magic: Rise of Guardians by Christopher Gorman is a work of fiction in the fantasy and sci-fi sub-genres and serves a wonderful and intriguing story.
How do you cope when everything has collapsed around you? Even the water is rationed. Out protagonist Aiden is dealing with continuous vivid dreams, and by decoding these dreams Aiden went on an adventurous ride with his friends to save mother earth.
This is a fabulous read filled with solving the dream mysteries, magic, adventure, politics, and a realistic future. the plot moves at a blistering pace, filled with turns and twists. The characters and their personalities are well crafted. I would recommend this read to all fantasy and nature lover readers.

A Slice of Life by Smita Das Jain is a door that allows you to experience what ordinary life is like.
In this book Smita pictured many emotions; unconditional love, grief, guilt, and embarrassing moments, we went through in our life journey. All these moments are written in 18 short stories divided into three parts: Love, Humor, and Relationships. all three have beautiful short stories.
My favorite part is the humor one as the stories resonate with me much. For example: “If I remembered” the female protagonist is just like me who forget things after putting them here and there and then annoys her partner and I feel like I was not the only clumsy person in this world (LOL).
This book is amazing and an easy read. The lucid writing and easy narration make this book more relatable. If you like reading books which make you laugh and emotional at the same time the this is your pick, go for it undoubtedly.

Trials of the four Olympians by Rebecca J. Sotirios is an enchanting trip to Greek mythology.
Life is complicated when we are in our teenage. It is full of confusion and discovery. Such discovery on the 18th birthday of Iris Dimitriadis opens up a pandora box for her. She finds out the truth about herself, which shakes her believes and life. What is that? To know, grab your copy.
It is the author's debut novel, and I am impressed by the crisp narrative that matches the character's emotions. I like the personality of the characters; robust, vivid, and full of depth. Rebecca did a great job researching Greek mythology and then incorporating it with the story to make it engaging.
Overall, it is an adventurous read with a unique story and great characters.

“I have always been inspired by the idea of having a dream that makes your heart restless unless you achieve it, that makes you cross your limits and makes you realize your inner potential.”
Everyone dreams under the same Moon by Shatakshi Pandey holds a story of four ordinary people to live life fullest. Siya, Reyansh, Kunal, and Ashvi cross each other’s paths and inspire and motivate them to live their dreams.
We only have one life; our choices and attitude determine whether we truly live our lives or just existing. This one line is the theme of the whole story, and Shatakshi did a great job portraying this philosophy of life with her straightforward and easy-to-understand writing style. I love the ways Reyansh lived each moment of life; his perspective towards life is too motivational.
I love this book, and I feel everyone will learn something from the characters amazingly portraying the philosophy of life.

Bala by Ravi Kumar is a work of fiction with the meld of thriller, science fiction, and mythology subgenres.
The book features a practical man Balachandra Swamy (Bala), interested in Hindu mythology and aspires to become a space scientist and join World Aeronautics Space Agency -WASA, USA. He worked hard and achieved his dream. One day a twist in his life brings him back to India. And here, he encounters a strange connection between science and Hindu mythology.
Ravi Kumar has a captivating writing style, drawing readers into the minds of the characters and taking them to exciting places. Somewhere I feel the read a bit stretchy with a slow pace. Apart from this, I can't deny the phenomenal and developed characters, which makes the book engaging. This is the first part of the book series, looking forward to the next installment of the read.

What happens when you open your eyes in nowhere one day, and you don’t remember anything about your existence?
The lost world by Pranay Bhalerao features Apoorva, who wake up in the middle of a dense forest with a backpack. He has no idea how and why he reaches there. He thought to move forward to find a way out. But destiny has decided something else for him; he got injured in the middle of a mafia and tribal war. The tribal people took him to their place and helped him to survive. There he encounters a prophecy about himself, “He is the savior of this tribe.” Who is this tribe? Will Apoorav help the tribe?
The lost world is a spectacular novel with nature vs. modernization theme—the storyline flows quickly with a compelling plot. The realism of the world created in the story, and the ego hunger of the antagonist give me heebie-jeebies. Overall, it is an eye-opening thriller that will entertain everyone.

Do you want to write a book? and don’t know from where to start? “Author” by “Rakhi Kapoor” is an insightful and helpful guide that will assist any budding writer through the process of writing, helping to get their ideas on paper and walking them through editing.
The simple language of the author makes the tips and tools mentioned in this book easy to understand. I like the realistic approach of Rakhi to this relevant topic and was impressed by how amazingly she explained the process with a set of examples. You will get everything from how to select a topic to different writing styles to POVs. I recommend this interactive book to all readers who love jotting down their thoughts, who want to enhance their writing skills and get their work published.

Life has a song for Everyone by Mayur Madhekar is a fiction story with subtle elements or romance. The story introduces readers to a love triangle explored from unique angles.
This is a story of a group of engineering teens Arvind, Sonali, Smitha, Karan, and Badri. Arvind is a charming and good with words guy who falls for a girl Sonali at first sight. Later they became great friends. Karan and Badri are roommates of Arvind and best friends; Smitha comes into their life during an event of college. And then one night changed everything in their life.
This is a nicely plotted story that deals with love, friendship, loss, and mental health. The characters are exciting, and I loved how the author builds up the tension, creating an emotional conflict. I love Smitha’s character; her strength in holding up things is so admirable.
Overall, this read is an emotionally engaging story with an exciting cast of characters.

Bookshelf Whispers by Bhagyashree Ranade is a story of two Akinsa and Emilie. Akinsa is an aspiring Kabaddi player who loves poetry. Akinsa came to India in a student exchange program. Both are grown in a different environment, yet their paths cross, and they are attracted. Will they be able to maintain a healthy relationship with their differences?
As the book title mentions, the book is about love, but it also holds the perspective of different people for life, happiness, continuous efforts to make their life best, and patriarchy. The author crafts each character tactfully and gives every character a proper space to deal with their own set of challenges.
The beautiful book cover is why I picked this read, and I must say it didn’t disappoint me. Bookshelf whispers is a short read with a good storyline and is recommended to contemporary book readers.