ARC Review: But I Hate Him by Page Powars- YA Queer Romance
*But I Hate Him* is a YA queer romance that follows academic rivals Rory Prince and Luca Melendez as they compete at a prestigious brain camp. While Rory initially plans to sabotag…
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Kunti by Koral Dasgupta
Koral Dasgupta’s *Draupadi* reimagines the legendary queen through a non-linear exploration of her multifaceted roles as a warrior, wise administrator, and romantic partner. The na…
Mandodari by Koral Dasgupta
Koral Dasgupta’s *Mandodari* explores the tragic internal conflict of a queen caught between her empathy for her sinful husband and her sense of duty. Moving beyond her role as Rav…
What Did I Just Read? A 2-Star Dissection of Mona Awad’s Bunny
This review reflects on the disorienting experience of reading *Bunny*, a novel that utilizes surreal "dream logic" to explore themes of toxic friendship and creative pretension. W…
ARC Review: Before We Say Goodbye by Jemimah Jonah
Following a devastating breakup, Kriti moves to Seoul for a writing fellowship to rediscover her identity and pursue her dream of becoming a novelist. While navigating the complexi…
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Cleopatra and Frankenstein
This article reviews Coco Mellors' debut novel, *Cleopatra and Frankenstein*, which follows the whirlwind marriage of a young woman named Cleo and an older man named Frank. Rather …
Listen for the Lie
This article reviews Amy Tintera's thriller *Listen for the Lie*, which follows Lucy Chase as she confronts her past when a true-crime podcast revisits the murder of her best frien…
Burnt Maggi by Ira Menon
*Burnt Maggi* by Ira Menon follows the slow-burn romance between Sachin Patil and Mrinalini Bose, set against the vibrant backdrop of Kolkata and the festivities of Durga Pujo. The…
Author Interview — Dr. A.G. Malavika
This interview explores the creation of the YA novella *The Mystery of Number 7*, a suspenseful detective story featuring the "J Sisters" investigative duo. The author, an ophthalm…
A Murder in Dehradun by Siddharth Maheshwari
Siddharth Maheshwari’s *A Murder in Dehradun* is a suspenseful mystery set in a snowy mountain estate centered around the powerful and eccentric patriarch, Jahangir Dinshaw. As a m…
The Bench, the Bar and the Bizarre
Tushar Mehta’s *The Bench, the Bar and the Bizarre* is a well-researched collection of unusual, humorous, and often absurd legal anecdotes that explore the quirky human side of the…
Tales from Landour and Beyond
"Tales from Landour and Beyond" by Ruskin Bond is a collection of 21 gentle stories set amidst the serene, mountainous landscapes of the Himalayas. The reviewer praises the book fo…