Pen It Rather Key It

Eight stories, each offers a distinct flavour that will leave you wanting more. The stories are so well-written that they instantly connect with you. I am sure as you read, at least one of the stories or characters will make you feel, “This is me.” Being a Bengali, I could relate to many of the…

This is an exciting translation of the classic fiction – Chandrakanta. Readers who cannot enjoy the original because of language barrier should undoubtedly try this translated version. All my childhood memories are afresh now. I remember watching this famous show on TV along with my family. As I read the book, I could recall moments…

Love can make you do things you never even thought of. Similar was the case with Abhimanyu, aka Abby in this story. In fell in love with Amanda at the first sight and longed to be with her, they never spoke yet he couldn’t get her out of his head. He didn’t care about his…

Brilliant narration. The harsh realities of the people living in slums are shown candidly. The plot was exciting and engaging, but it felt dragging after 45% of the book. Some conversations and descriptions seemed unnecessary. The three main characters, Jai, Faiz and Pari, seemed greatly inspired by the Harry Potter lead trio. Pari, the intelligent…

I am a mother to a 5-year-old and I could resonate with every line of this book. I almost relived the whole of my pregnancy, delivery, post-delivery stages, and then the next five years. Every single emotion a mother goes through is so well-described in the poems. By the end of the book, I had…

Two fifteen-year-olds, struggling to find their authentic selves, in this big universe. Indeed, they search for secrets, their own realities, and their place in this universe. It’s a straightforward story, the plot doesn’t have any surprising twists. It’s just going on, as you read you might even feel you are watching Dante and Ari and…

It is a cute love story – the trope is old and reused: Frenemies to lovers. Yet, I would say appealing. If you love cosy romance, this book is for you. It is the second in the Atlanta series better story than the first one, but at specific points, it was dragging. The misunderstandings during…

There are 45 freestyle poems, each telling you something profound. A person like me who doesn’t understand poetry could connect with the writings in this book because they were all feelings and emotions spoken straight from the heart. I loved the small illustrations at the end of each poem. The cherry on the cake: is…

It’s a cute and cosy romance. I loved it more because it could show romance without the need to be explicit. The characters were relatable, and the story started fine and dandy. The only missing element was some spark. The lead characters connect almost instantly, and their love story seems rushed. Too many twists, but…