Book Review : Love, Lies and Best Friend Ties

“You know, I have never opened up to anyone except you in my life.. Not even to any of my close friends, forget my family.”

Love, Lies and Best Friend Ties is a romance comedy with a theme of LGBTQ by Namita Das. It is a quirky rom com story that will leave you rolling in laughter.

Book Blurb on Amazon

Get ready to dive into a side-splitting rollercoaster of a read that will have you doubled over with laughter and gripping the pages, unable to put it down!

In "Love, Lies, and Best Friend Ties!," childhood pals Rajib and Saachi embark on a hilariously tangled journey that takes "fake it till you make it" to a whole new level. Rajib's got a wild plan to stick it to his traditional dad and stay put in India, while Saachi's grappling with her own secret identity crisis, trying to avoid parental disappointment. When they decide to fake a marriage to escape the pressures, you know it's going to be a recipe for disaster – or maybe a recipe for hilarity!

Their cosy Mumbai life takes an uproarious twist when they meet the charismatic Raina. Rajib, who usually's all about business at work, finds himself head over heels, and Saachi's heart skips a beat too. But hold on to your funny bone because Raina is more than meets the eye, and her presence turns their mock marriage into a hilarious knot of epic proportions.

As the trio's side-splitting misadventures unfold, you'll be left in stitches as misunderstandings, mishaps, and a whole lot of mayhem unravel. Get ready for a laughter-filled battle of wits as Rajib and Saachi's quirky parents come knocking, unexpected visitors spill the beans, and Rajib's ex-girlfriend waltzes back in to stir up the pot.

But it's not all guffaws and giggles. Amidst the uproar, "Love, Lies, and Best Friend Ties!" weaves in heartwarming moments of self-discovery, friendship, and acceptance. With Rajib, Saachi, and Raina at the centre of the chaos, you'll find yourself rooting for each of them to find their own truths – even if they're buried beneath a mountain of hilarious lies.

So, grab your comfiest chair and a box of tissues for laughter-induced tears, and settle in for a wild ride that will keep you chuckling, gasping, and turning pages long into the night. "Love, Lies, and Best Friend Ties!" is the side-splitting romantic comedy you've been waiting for – a riotous tale of love, laughter, and the messiest fake marriage you've ever seen!

Review

It is a heartwarming and humorous story that will leave you laughing and rolling in bed. It is not like any other rom-com.

The plot emerges well-maintained, and the sequence of events designed is smooth. From the beginning of the story till the end, the readers will find themselves glued to the book, waiting for what comes next. The beginning starts with a grim situation with the protagonists in a dilemma. Readers will be surprised to find a comedy that unfolds as the story proceeds.

The character development appears sketchy. Each character unfolds in the story suddenly. It sensed like pivotal moments in the character's lives in a rush. However, the author's creativity and crafting of engaging scenes overshadowed this aspect.

Readers will find it challenging to accept particular moments as their favorite as the whole story has events that will make you laugh. Still, the times when parents' reactions and actions change the environment were the most amusing.

The author justifiably served this story with all her creativity and engagement skills to keep the readers glued to the book till the end. At one point, everything appeared sorted, and the author brought the twist, unfolding the secrets of both the protagonists with which the story commenced in a grim situation with a dilemma.

It is a light read for someone who enjoys funny and quirky content. Though the theme is touchy, the author's originality in highlighting it with a positive aspect makes all the difference. 

It is a recommended book to spend some time laughing and rejuvenating because this comes with a pinch of best friends' bond. 

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