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Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Kalki by Kevin Missal
Published Year- 2018
Published by- Fingerprints
Pages- 463
Genre- Mythological Fiction
Format- Paperback/Kindle
Synopsis
Born in the quiet village of Shambala, Kalki Hari, son of Vishnuyath and Sumati, has no idea about his heritage until he is pitted against tragedies and battles.
Whisked into the province of Keekatpur, which is under the fist of Lord Kali, Kalki sees the ignominy of death trumping life all around him. He learns that he has been born to cleanse the world he lives in, for which he must journey to the North and learn the ways of Lord Vishnu’s Avatar; from an immortal who wields an axe.
But trapped in the midst of betrayals, political intrigue and forces that seek to decimate him, will he be able to follow his destiny before the Kaliyug begins?
My Review
Before penning down this review I have a guilty confession to make and that
is it took two weeks to finish reading book but took months to share with you
all my views with you. Less than a week was left for my exams when this book
arrived at my door and for me it was the most euphoric moment to read it and I
finished it somewhere between the exams. And I really loved it. I have been
following author since he first wrote his book “Yama” and I just can’t find
myself reading his books published after them.
Kevin has notch in mythological fantasy and drama that he
create something out of the box every time. He highlights some of rare
mythological characters and presents them so beautifully that they leave impact
on its readers. The same case is with me also, look it took so long for me to
share my views on Kakli.
It is belived that every human life moves from kaal
charkara and this chakara consists of
four yugs. In every yug a lord is born to vanish the wrongdoers and helped the
humanity sail to different yugs. With every passing yug the world gets polluted
more so does the lord appeared. So considering the yugas, we are on the last
phase of kaal charkra which is Kalyug. This yug is misery driven and when the
world is on verge of brinking Lord Kalki is born and we will punish the evil.
Here in book also we follow Lord Kalki but from a whole new perspective.
Kalki who is an ordinary boy who is no naïve that he in
unknown to his hidden abilities of performing extraordinary. A boy who when
born believe to be a farmer’s son and never ponder about his existence and why
he was born. He is loved child not only of his parents but his brother loved
and his childhood friend they too loved him like anything. On a stranger
encounter with mysterious hidden chaos and crime in his state he walked to find
the truth and eventually end up losing many loved one and discovering his inner
powers and intellect.
Book talk about so many clans which were present in ancient
time and how they were at loggerhead with each other in order to attain optimum
powers, soma. The book has so many action packed fights and strategies that
will make its reader hook till the end. Story is fast paced and indeed
gripping. The cover is so magnificent and stunning. Author has perfectly
blended so much hard work in this that it really makes it worth reading for.
I would not recommend it particularly but to everyone. Truly
an amazing read.
Rating-🌟🌟🌟🌟
Reviewed by Aditi Srivastava
The Store of Stories by Asim
Jafferi
Published Year- 2017
Published by- Notionpress
Pages- 65
Genre- Fiction/Short Stories
Format- Paperback/Kindle
Synopsis
“A Collection of 5 Engaging Short Stories”
Alok falls for Alka as she opens her heart to him, they are in deep love but her mother is strictly against the affair….Alka finds herself torn between family and love…will Alok stand by her? Will they ever get married?
Ameen wants to break free from tradition. He longs to live a life in the fast lane but meets a fatal accident….will he ever be able to fulfill his dreams…can he dodge death?
Dipu runs across the lanes of Kanpur selling readymade tea….an unusual day changes his purpose of life forever….he becomes a savior….the media calls him a Superhero!
The little Keto lives in a fascinating land like no other, he is amazed by a daily phenomenon that no one is able to explain…what is this place?…or is it any place at all?
Identical twins Jim and Tim were living a life full of joy. A sudden misadventure turns their fate around and causes their father to disown them…
Alok falls for Alka as she opens her heart to him, they are in deep love but her mother is strictly against the affair….Alka finds herself torn between family and love…will Alok stand by her? Will they ever get married?
Ameen wants to break free from tradition. He longs to live a life in the fast lane but meets a fatal accident….will he ever be able to fulfill his dreams…can he dodge death?
Dipu runs across the lanes of Kanpur selling readymade tea….an unusual day changes his purpose of life forever….he becomes a savior….the media calls him a Superhero!
The little Keto lives in a fascinating land like no other, he is amazed by a daily phenomenon that no one is able to explain…what is this place?…or is it any place at all?
Identical twins Jim and Tim were living a life full of joy. A sudden misadventure turns their fate around and causes their father to disown them…
My Review
The Store of Stories as the name suggests is a collection of
short stories in which author has successfully pulled various human emotions in
the book. The book has a total of 5 short stories, which are so gripping and
intense that you will finish it within half an hour. The five stories are more
like a call to humanity, love and feelings that one nestled deep in our hearts.
Starting with the first story of the book, “The Local
Superhero” we follow a boy who is struck with poverty and find his days hard to
meet the daily bread. The little boy once encounter an incident and learned
what courage his and this triggered so deep in him and he ended up being a
savior. A heartwarming tale of poverty and bravery.
Whereas story like “The Quarter’s Review”, is a story which
is extremely emotionally driven and gives us the most valuable lessons in life
i.e. always value what others has done for you especially what your parents
have done throughout their life just to secure and makes your life easier.
Story like “Alok and Alka”, they helped us teaching us that
love is beyond all and if love finds you, it will find its way to stay with you
no matter from where you come from.
These three stories were really amazing and I felt so content after
reading them, they have actually hit my favorite story category.
If you are looking for something to read- short, then you
much pick this book or if you are short story lovers or loves to recite fables
to someone then this is the right book. Overall the book was decent read, the
cover was catchy and editing fine and would not hinder reading pace but somewhere
I felt title could have been worked in a better way.
Rating-🌟🌟🌟🌟
Reviewed by Aditi Srivastava
Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Seductive Affair by Rishabh Puri
Published Year- 2018
Published by- Srishti Publishers Distributors
Pages- 173
Genre- Fiction
Format- Paperback/Kindle
Synopsis
Prisha Khatri is a regular college graduate, focused on her career, desperate to finally move out of her parents’ house and freshly dumped by her successful fiancé.
When she lands a job at a prestigious media house, she’s glad to have something to take her mind off her heartbreak. What she doesn’t expect is to be landed on a business trip with a famously fiery reporter Rajesh Lagheri. He’s travelling to a business conference for a story and doesn’t seem impressed by her involvement.
But as soon as they’re out of the office, things change and it becomes clear that there is more to Rajesh’s trip than meets the eye. As Prisha is drawn into the story he’s trying to hide from their editor, their hunt for the story grows more intense and she finds herself growing closer to Rajesh.
As their chemistry threatens to overwhelm them and Prisha is pulled deeper into the Seductive Affair, she must decide what matters most to her matters of the head or of the heart.
My Review
Seductive Affair by Rishabh Puri we follow two main characters Prisha
and Rajesh, who are living a peaceful lives in their own world. Prisha, who has
just completed her graduation and was hunting for a job but then life took turn
on her and she decides to call off marriage and head straight to follow her
dreams. Whereas Rajesh, an independent man who works for top notch media
company and loves to find his own ways of living in solace.
The plot move ahead when the two characters collide on a business trip
where they both were reluctant to work together. Prisha, who find herself
captivated by him, ponders over the thought to work with him but his arrogant behaviour makes her nervous in his presence. Later, we follow altogether
different plot. Full of Bollywood drama and masala type.
The narration was good and the language was easy too. Plots length
decent enough to finish the book in one go whereas after I was half way through
the plot slows down(for me) but then it was considerably okay for readers out
there. The major drawback in the book was that title, this is my own perception
but I do feel that the title could have been worked in a better way.
Overall, the book was a decent read and you won’t
get drained or bored.
Rating:🌟🌟🌟/🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Reviewed by Aditi Srivastava
Sunday, 15 July 2018
The Mystic of Twin Flame
Relationship by Manjit Sargam Chawla
Published Year- 2018
Published by- Educreation Publishing
Pages- 72
Genre- Fiction
Format- Paperback/Kindle
Synopsis
We encounter many soul mates whether Karmic, Companion mates in our reincarnated life from the time even before we take birth. These are our soul mates. They will help us to reunite with our twin flame-the mirror reflection of our soul-and intensify an unconditional divine love more powerful and profound than we can't imagine. Soul Mates & Twin Flames reveal the ultimate secret to discover our soul mate and our twin flame. But the mirror soul of our soul if met in this life span put the highest impact on our lives and mold us for good, make our soul spiritual awakened and we learn the true meaning of unconditional divine love. Twin Flames and numerous advanced souls are presently re-uniting across the planet to complete their soul's purpose of ONENESS at this reincarnation on Earthy plane. Humanity has long been trapped by the forces of illusion and hatred that have brought about much suffering and pain. The increasing numbers of souls awaken to their true purpose; to reconnect to their spiritual Formless almighty universe and to serve their fellow beings. Twin Flame soul relationship bear soul tearing and very painful term cycle consists of union, separation, crisis, runner chaser Phase, reunion and many more. If they are successful to raise their vibrational frequency then, they will transit to a higher dimension and will be spiritually Awakened.
My Review
The Mystic of Twin Flame
Relationship by Manjit Chawla is book which will leave you inspired and makes
your heart waiting for your twin soul. If you ever had a heartbreak, this book
will give you a reason to live and will justify that your soulmate is somewhere
in the universe and you are happen to meet one day. Trust me, every day your
parents, friends and peers keep on consoling you that right time will come when
everything will be sorted but after reading this very book you will find
everything logically perfect.
The book starts with the basic
difference between lovers and soulmates. Why the two souls are called soul
mates and then you will be pushed further to know little more about the twin
souls. Twin souls. In this, entire universe we all have your twin souls
somewhere waiting for us, just like we that someday we will meet someone who
will turn our world upside down.
Another concept which I truly loved
was life cycle and its influence on our lives. How we can feel our companion
right around us and why they are called twin souls? We are humans and we always
run for logics and application and solution of our problem, believe me this
book is more of a practical exposures.
I always wondered why I love my
best friend so much, why my thoughts travelled faster than my words and my dear
ones always knew what’s happening inside me. My all sorts of questions were
answered in this book.
Moving on with the title and
cover, they both are very apt and genuine. The narration is more like that book
is itself speaking to you and you will understand every bit of it. Language was
simple and you won’t be pushed to pick a dictionary.
One of the finest thing was that how
author has cleared the things combining science, God, cycle of life and death
and our karmic accounts. At last, I feel so content and connected to every
person who is in my life.
The book is must who are facing
depression or who have lost someone dear in life, besides an eudemonist person
can also read this beautiful book.
THIS IS THE BOOK WHICH YOU WILL
NEVER REGRET.
Ratings-🌟🌟🌟🌟/🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
💮Buy your copy here-
Reviewed by Aditi Srivastava
Flying Without Wings by Rishabh Puri
Published Year- 2018
Published by-Black Ink(First Edition)
Pages- 200
Genre- Fiction
Format- Paperback/Kindle
Synopsis
For Milli Bajwa, life is at a stand-still. Grounded in the Chandigarh airport where she works day after day, she watches flights leaving for destinations she knows she'll never visit. Loveless and luckless, she would rather bury her nose in a book than face her grim reality. And then, on a whim, she swipes right on a new dating app, and finds the man of her dreams - someone who can sweep her off her feet and teach her how to fly. But the mysterious and charming Karan Singhania has secrets of his own, and a heart damaged in more ways than one. This is the story of two people about to find out how far they're willing to go for the promise of true love.
My Review
Flying Without Wings by Rishabh Puri is a romantic story
where we follow two main leads Milli and Karan who have a devastated lives. One
who have everything(Karan) and other who is an independent enough to live a
decent life but then there is something which money cannot buy. Karan who
longed for a genuine love and care and Milli also hoped to find someone with
whom she can actually shares her ordeals. But two happen to meet on online
dating app. Did they meet? Did they find their love? Does life give them second chance? Grab your copy to
find about them.
Having read the previous work of author, I must say that he has improved a lot in his writing
style. I really enjoyed the chapters but then the book lacked the plot and due
to this, I somewhere loose the interest. Plots were over stretched and failed
to convey the emotions budding between the protagonists. Another pothole was in
the story was the grammatical errors and editing issue.
But then, I was impressed by the way author has balanced between
the other characters. Each other character was helping the story to sail
beautifully and magically. I would recommend this book to those who have keen
interest in reading romantic genre, it is definitely for them.
Ratings-🌟🌟🌟/🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Reviewed by Aditi Srivastava
Friday, 22 June 2018
Lovestruck by Prasupta Roy
Published Year- 2018
Published by- Half Baked Beans
Publishing
Pages- 130
Genre- Romance/Fiction
Format- Paperback/Kindle
Synopsis
Kaatyaani works as an English teacher in a school. She enjoys her job as she finds it both challenging and rewarding. She dreams of excelling in this field and getting some recognition in her life. But, life takes a different turn when she marries Hemant. She now has only one wish-to become a mother. For, she thinks a baby will fill the void in her life. But fate has different plans! Amidst the turmoil when life seems meaninglessshe meets Siddharth, a tall and handsome man in his mid-thirties. In him, she finds her ideal man, her soul mate. They come closer, fall in love and wish to spend life with each other. But Kaatyaani won’t leave Hemant. For, she thinks he will be shattered if she forsakes him. Fate plays a game again when Hemant gets transferred to Bangalore. Her heart craves for Siddharth while her mind demands fidelity. In this tussle, between her heart and mind who will win-the heart or the mind?
My Review
Lovestruck by
Praupta Roy is a complicated affair between arranged marriage and their complexities
which leads to spilt of couples. In the story we follow Kaatyaani who is
married to Hemant, the couple has lives a happy life but sooner their happiness
was short lived and to find her solace she befriended Siddharth(online friend).
After
finishing the book, I concluded two things, one that book has reflected some
relevant facts whereas I felt that book was highly fictitious.
Let’s behind
with cons, book begins with the arranged married couple who once had a gala
life but soon the craving of being parent starts pulling them off their marriage.
Kaatyaani the protagonist is kind of married woman which we happen to see
around, she scarified her dreams to make things better in their marriage. In
our society we still have in-laws and husbands who still didn’t want their
daughter-in-law/wife to move out of the home and continue her job; same was the
case of Kaatyaani. Women not only scarified her dreams but gradually they give
up their interests and liking because their beloved husband doesn’t approve of
them. Exactly, was the case with Kaatyaanai. Whenever a couple is not able to
have a baby, a woman is always questioned even if she is physically and mentally
fit to conceive. The same happened with Kaatyaani. These were the portions
which I could relate because we happen to see around.
But sooner
the book proceeds, the plot line throws me question “Does polygamy is legal in
India?”, this went off for me. Moving ahead, Kaatyaani finally find peace in a
virtual friend but then they got separate and met just like in movies. That’s
something which never happen in real life.
Narration
could have been fast paced but then the poor editing of the poor hindered the
part of smooth reading. The book doesn’t match with the storyline which is yet
another drawback. And I again want to
request HBB to increase the font size, it really pained to read small texts and
it sometimes makes the book monotonous.
Overall, the plot was good and I would recommend you to read it. At
last, I would rate 3/5 star. Really wish to see more books by the author in
stores and personally on female centric.
Reviewed by
Aditi Srivastava
Monday, 18 June 2018
I Owed You One by
Published Year- 2018
Published by- LiFi Publications Pvt.
Ltd
Pages- 258
Genre- Fiction
Format- Paperback/Kindle
Synopsis
Dev Khanna has it all before a mysterious letter shakes the very foundation he has built his life on. With his beliefs challenged, he decides to close the chapter once and for all. I Owed You One is the story of promises and commitments, of triumphs and defeat, and of holding on and letting go.
About the Author
Dr. Madhu Vajpayee the writer is born somewhere in those hospital corridors where she has spent the last two decades of her life. Witnessing life at such close quarters pushed her to capture the enigma of life in her words and slowly it became her passion. After writing several medical papers and chapters in books, she started her journey in the literary world. Having done her graduation, MBBS from King Georges Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow she went ahead to pursue her post-graduation, MD Clinical Microbiology from AIIMS, New Delhi.
She was a faculty at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi having been associated with diagnosis and management of patients living with HIV/AIDS besides being actively involved with research and teaching. She is now settled in Melbourne, Australia with her family, where she is devoting most of her time to writing, the passion that she couldn't pursue earlier because of the demands of medical profession and commitment it requires. When not creating stories, Madhu enjoys reading and traveling.
She was a faculty at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi having been associated with diagnosis and management of patients living with HIV/AIDS besides being actively involved with research and teaching. She is now settled in Melbourne, Australia with her family, where she is devoting most of her time to writing, the passion that she couldn't pursue earlier because of the demands of medical profession and commitment it requires. When not creating stories, Madhu enjoys reading and traveling.
My Review
I Owed You
One is story of a mother who never turned her back to love her only child, a
story of an affluent and powerful father who neglected his personal life, a
story of a son who missed the touch of family and a story which has only one
thread but it turned their lives roller-coaster.
Dev, the protagonist
who had got everything in his life but then his life lacked proper love from
his father and his wish of having a normal family always remained a wish. But
sooner, his life comes to normal pace but then he received a letter from the
past and it changed his life forever.
We live in a
world where our every action counts; we never know how our one request would
make us in debt and whose price we ought to pay. In simple terms, we can say
that promises are something from which we can never run away. The same was with
Dev, he was bound to fulfill his promise he make long back.
Coming to
the book title and cover, it’s absolutely stunning and goes well with the story
line. Character building was decent but the things I didn’t enjoy about the
book were editing errors and the over stretched plot. The plot actually makes
me very tiresome at the end of the book. Book could have been very gripping but
again the plot didn’t work well. Whereas language of the book acts like a bonus
point that it will be easily read by
anyone.
Book is more
like a story of one karma and how different lives were interconnected to it.
Book will give your life lessons and make you get hold of your life.
Overall, I
Owed You One is a decent, one time read. Those who want to relax and read a
light read they can pick this book. I
would rate 3/5stars for putting together a beautiful book for readers.
Reviewed by
Aditi Srivastava
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