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Book Name: The Divine Duel Author: Pratik Sahay Publication: Bookleaf Publishing Genre: Science Fiction “Over time, the scars of the tragedy become less visible, but they remain etched in the hearts and minds of those affected forever.”      The truth of living a life: “Once broken, forever aware.” With this thought and similar philosophical undertones, The Divine Duel by Pratik Sahay is a fusion of science fiction and many sub-genres including drama, family dynamics, and mythology. Review The plot follows the story of three friends, Anugrah, Lokesh, and Ahsan, and how their lives changed, bringing Anugrah as the central character who was navigating through his life between struggles, relationships, grief, and betrayals, not just from friends but also being disowned by his father, who killed himself by jumping into the fire that Anugrah set to take revenge on his stepmother, who was mistreating his father. But the story is not about this; it is way beyond the present...

Book Name: The Canterville Ghost Author: Oscar Wilde Publication: Serialized in The Court and Society Review Genre: Classic Fiction The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde is a classic ghost story that will make readers laugh instead of frightening them. From the ghost’s experiences to the kids’ notorious feats to trouble the ghost, this short read will keep readers engaged. Review The story follows the Otis family as they buy Canterville Chase even when everyone warns them about the existing ghost in the mansion. What starts as a mere purchase leads to a series of events happening here and there in the family that keep troubling Mr. and Mrs. Otis. The family is still not convinced or afraid of the ghost, as when the centuries-old bloodstain is spotted, it is at once cleared with Pinkerton’s Champion Stain Remover. There are more such scenes where the Otis family tries to consider the ghost as another person and keeps providing him with things like lubricants to repair his chains. Th...

Book Name: Musafir Cafe Author: Divya Prakash Dubey Publisher: Hind Yugm Genre: Contemporary Romance Musafir Cafe is a beautifully written contemporary romance unlike typical romance. It explores the true meaning of life and how people in love with their aspirations and someone change the way to curate a world of their own. Review When I started reading this book, I felt it might be like any other romantic story. But when I noticed the names of the protagonists, I was intrigued. I haven't read Gunahon Ka Devta , so I'm not sure if the vibe would be similar, because I heard that book even made the tough folks cry. Sudha and Chander make all the difference in this story. As I dived into the story, it was breezy, slow, warm, and more heart-touching than a typical romance novel. The story follows the journey of two characters, Sudha and Chander, from the moment they met in a café while they went there to meet a prospect for marriage, to the way their lives changed completely, fr...

Book Name: Never Make A Bucket List Author: Shraddha Sahi Publisher: Vishwakarma Publications Genre: Crime Fiction Never Make  A Bucket List by Shraddha Sahi is an engaging whodunit crime fiction set in Italy, investigating the death of the female protagonist Pooja. Review The story focuses on the life of Pooja Sharma, the female protagonist who meets a tragic death, or more precisely, an accidental death, and the events that take place as she went missing after her boat came out of Blue Grotto. From exploring the streets of Capri to Venice, and the police investigation brought the trip to a halt for all the people who were a part of the trip group in which Pooja and her husband joined, the adventures, chaos, misunderstanding, and multiple rounds of questioning by none other than the police inspector Batliwala, Indian origin yet an Italian, will keep readers to stay with the book to find out who killed Pooja. There are secrets behind her health, her husband's financial debt, and...

Book Name: Shadowbound Author: Nikhil Sampath Publisher: Self-published Genre: Supernatural Thriller, Indian Urban Fantasy Shadowbound by Nikhil Sampath is a debut novel that explores various themes following through supernatural settings and serious themes like weight of secrets, burdens and also portrays the sweetness of friendship and its value. Review The plot is set in a village in Tamil Nadu called Kattur, introducing Kadhir, a student who is shown struggling to settle in the college campus amidst ragging, hostel food, and his recently uncovered secret powers. More than just Kadhir, the story is about the Kattur and Poochi Kaadu. The essence of the five scrolls sets the mood of the story and the fate of the people. Apart from that, there is a glimpse of good and evil, yet that is only a small part, but this tale is about how symbolism and strength could change the lives of people living in a certain geography, just like in this story, the lives of people living in Kattur are ...

1.  The Runaway Groom Book Name: The Runaway Groom Author: Richa Mukherjee & Ravinder Singh Publisher: Harper Collins Genre: Romance  Format: Ebook It is a humorous tale of a groom who decided to run away from his own marriage to marry a girl of her dreams, who turns out to be someone unexpected for the bride, and sets the mood of the story that readers will long to read more of what happens ahead. The characters are flawed and relatable. The best part was the Indian wedding, and the essence of how beautifully it is portrayed with pomp and show. 2. An Unfinished Melody Book Name: The Unfinished Melody Author: Richa Mukherjee & Ravinder Singh Publisher: Harper Collins Genre: Romance  Format: Ebook What started as a connection when the female protagonist found herself trapped in a lift with a stranger who kept making her laugh. From talking about general life to randomly making fun of each other. This connection leads to the changed relationship of the fe...