Book Review : IL Cuore

Book Name: IL Cuore
Author: Shilpa Suraj

Publisher: Self Published

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

Format: Kindle

Print length: 114 pages 

Rating: 4.5/5

Il Cuore by Shilpa Suraj is a heartwarming holiday romance unlike typical romance story that will drive readers crazy.


Blurb on Amazon


Kanak Thakkar has decided this Christmas is going to be the best one ever, and Santa help anyone who gets in her way!


From gigantic Christmas trees to life size Santas, reindeers and elves, to enough decorations to cover a small city, she’s turned Il Cuore into Santa’s little village itself. And still, it doesn’t seem to be enough. She is determined to give her a child a memory to cherish forever…never mind that said child is still inside her womb and not due to enter the world for another two weeks.


Summoned to Il Cuore for a magical Christmas, the gang gathers for an epic reunion. What follows is a madcap caper of hijinks, parental fails, communication mishaps, and couple wars that have even Masha running for cover.


Armed with her exquisitely detailed spreadsheets and her armloads of planners, Kanak will leave nothing to chance. This WILL be the best Christmas ever…


Except the Thakkar Heir has other plans…


Review


Il Cuore by Shilpa Suraj is a novella that follows the story of four couples, gathered in their villa, called Il Cuore. It is a heartwarming tale around the Christmas season, where a pregnant woman named Kanak leaves no stones turned to make Christmas the best experience for all of them. With fun, chaos, and lots of craziness this story would keep the readers to stay till the end making them laugh, cry, and even feel pity for the characters at some point.


The character development is phenomenal. Multiple characters in the story could confuse the readers, but it would not happen as the author's way of putting them together in this story was flawless. Readers would love to unfold each character and their vulnerabilities making the reading experience more lively. Readers would relate with them as they portrayed raw emotions like insecurities, longing, love, and anger. Kanak's persona would motivate the readers, guiding them to balance between career and family expectations.


The author's writing style is heartwarming, nostalgic, and humorous. She not only explored familial themes and expectations in this novella but ensured that the cozy Christmas theme turned out well. Overall, she composed heartwarming moments, family dynamics, and a touch of festive magic simultaneously.


For reading geeks, it may be a bit predictable, but for someone who is looking for a cozy holiday read, this will be a perfect read. It is a heartwarming and nostalgic story that would make readers fall in love.

Buy it from Amazon - IL Cuore 

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