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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Forget me not by Lavnya Krishnamurthy
This article reviews a medical thriller about an investigative journalist with amnesia who must navigate a complex web of relationships to uncover a dangerous medical conspiracy. W…
Modern Gods, Broken Men, and Marvel’s Gamble: A Blind Watcher Dissects MCU Phase One
Approaching the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a total novice, a literature enthusiast analyzes Phase One through the lens of classical storytelling archetypes. The author argues tha…
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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My Bookclub Journey
After initially hesitating to join a book club because she didn't consider herself a "serious reader," the author discovered a rewarding experience in a low-pressure, theme-based g…
Book Review: Ek Mohabbat Eshi bhi by Harshita Ashit Shah
"Ek Mohabbat Eshi bhi" is an ongoing Pratilipi romance and family drama praised for its slow pacing and authentic, detailed depiction of Indian cultural rituals and family life. Wh…
The Night Mahira Died by Siddharth Nirwan
This article reviews the thriller *A Rustic Mind*, which follows a grieving forensic doctor investigating a supermodel's suspicious death to uncover potential links to his wife's u…
Engagement ceremony
Through an interview with Mrs. Mallika Ranganathan, this article details the traditional Brahmin (Iyengar/Iyer) customs and procedures involved in an engagement (Nischayathartham).…
Every Book Deserves to Be Read, Every Author Deserves to Be Heard
Globelighten is launching a new service that provides authors, particularly independent ones, with honest and thorough book reviews to help increase their visibility. The offering …
Book review- Hot Cross Buns
Through the posthumously published memoir *Hot Cross Buns*, the author explores the unique life of Anthony Permal, a Tamil Christian who grew up in Pakistan. The book offers a nost…