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E Book Review: I Seek You

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  Name: I Seek You Author: Soumya Doralli Publisher : Half Baked Beans Genre: Fantasy Romance Format: E Book/Paperback Price: 65/225 INR Buy from Here:  I Seek You           I seek you is the story of a young girl Sadhana, and her journey from childhood to adult-life; It explores different emotions and hurdles of growing up. Sadhana lives with her parents in their tea estate and is deeply influenced by the people living with them.Its the story of how she seeks different things at different stages of life; and her effort to achieve them all. The language of the book is easy and pace is free flowing. The story attempts to capture the essence of  how, things we learn or see in our childhood somehow affects the person we transform into in adult life. It ventures on fundamental of different relations one builds with people around us; be it house-help, relatives, friendship or love of our life. The author has successfully captured different elements lik...

E Book Review: JASHN: An Awakening

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  Name: Jashn: An Awakening Author: Geetika K. Bakshi Publisher: ‎ Inkfeathers Publishing   Available Here: Jashn: An Awakening Jashn: An Awakening is an anthology of twenty short stories which captures various struggles faced by victims of dark side of our society.  Stories touch upon various themes like sexual harassment, complicated relationships, gender bias, split personality etc. Stories providing a sneak peak into relationship dynamics and emotional tempestuousness.    Each Story is based on the theme; social issues (faced especially by women). Even though the book is mostly bases on breaking the stereotypes, it has other elements like murder/thriller which keeps the thrill alive. The Stories are inspiring and kind of a self help for lost souls.   Even though the stories are inspirational and motivational, they lack the element of uniqueness. I wish the author worked on narration part of the book, as it kept on switching between first person...

E Book Review: My life Uncesored

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  Name: My life Uncensored Author: Cristina Caymers Publisher: ‎ Covenant Books, Inc.   Available Here: My life Uncensored My life uncensored is a Short collection of Childhood memoir of Cristina Caymers , is a short read, with only 18 pages. It mainly revolves around how author and her sister and their time spent on Maternal as well as paternal side of the family. Both the sisters spent their summer breaks in LA with their paternal side of the family.There are four chapters in the book; each chapter is dedicated to one family member of Cristina’s life, i.e. her Father, Mother, Grandfather and Grandmother. The language and pace of the used in the book is quite placid.Also, the editing part was done quite well; I was not able to any grammatical errors in the book. I like the display for raw emotions and vulnerability of the author.I also like how the author has provided Spanish translations; Even though the book seems to be professionally edited, the other aspect...

Book Review: The Devil's Whispers

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  "Who has a why to live can bear almost any how" Name: The Devil's Whisper Author: Lucas Hault Publisher : TCK Publishing Genre: Horror/Thriller Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 149/1125INR Buy from Here: The Devil's Whisper          A British Lawyer Gerard woodward is summoned to an ancient castle to assist a dying lord in his final times, However his excitement soon to horror has he finds himself more as a poisoner than a guest, Will Gerard Woodward be able to escape? What is the mysterious yellow eyed creature roaming the castle and what is the mystery of ancient vase?        The Author has successfully maintained the horror element alive in different settings be it an old spooky castle or be it in board day light of London Street. Plot of the story revolves around classic old fashioned, gothic concept. I loved the imagination of author in creating the creature and its characteristics, which I found to be quite unique and ...

Ebook Review: Strong Heart by Charlie Sheldon

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  Name: Strong Heart Author: Charlie Sheldon Publisher : Irontwine Press Genre: Action & Adventure Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 372/1350 INR Buy from Here:  Strong Heart         Strong Heart by Charlie Sheldon is the tale of the hiking adventure of Tom, William, Myra, and Sarah into the Olympic National Park. Tom, his friend William and William’s daughter Myra are about to go on a hiking trip to windup some unfinished business at Tom’s grandfather’s grave when suddenly a thirteen-year-old Sarah is dropped off at her grandfather, Tom’s doorstep. After much discussion, they take Sara along. However, due to some unpleasant events, Sarah wanders off alone with an ancient artifact that is lost into the wilderness. Sarah returns after eight days with half a fourth finger and a story no one would believe, the story of strong heart; where did Sarah wander off? Where is the artifact she took and how is it related to her story? The author has very well de...

Ebook Review: Transition and Other Stories

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Name: Transition & Other Stories Author: Kalam Babu Publisher : Eka Publisher Genre: Anthology Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 125/190INR Buy from Here:  Transition & Other Stories         Transition and Other Stories is a anthology of 12 different modern day Stories. Each story has its own unique edge to it. On an average Stories are around 7-8 pages long and can be read over intervals like tea break or lunch break.        Stories revolve around various social issues like transgender, family relations,even some super natural elements. over all the stories differ in character, setting, plot, and theme. While some leaves the readers thinking about right and wrong of the world, others leave them amazed by a mystical world.The author invokes different emotions in the readers through single book. The book is hardly around 119 pages can be read during tea time or a quick brunch. Conclusion: People looking for quick read should ...

E Book Review: The Long Run

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                                   "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how" Name: Long Run Author: T. Satish Publisher : Book Start Publication Genre: Contemporary Romance Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 99/199INR Buy from Here: Long Run         Raghu,MBA pass out from one of the best university, and partner in a firm with in a year is on the peak of his carrer, when his life takes a U turn. Raghu meets with an accident and is crippled for life. The story of how he gets hold of his life again and climbs to the top. A story of overcoming limitations in life.. a story of how Raghu became Best Blind Finance Manager of his time.        Story of The Long Run revolves around the major plot being sucess in stock market has many other interesting sub plots like love story,  is a book which concepts i.e. love story, overcoming...

E book review : Love (Try) Angle

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"Silence is a privilege when your mind is in Chaos!" Name: Love (Try) Angle Author: Manali Desai          Genre: Contemporary Romance Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 99/199 INR Buy from Here:  Love (Try) Angle         Ayesha finds herself in the "city of dreams", a new location, new college, new people excites her as well as scares her. However, Viren is more than happy to help her out in exploring the new city. however, fighting the college crowd is going to be entirely her own battle, especially with one particular senor Abhi being hellbent on making her life difficult from the first day itself. With Viren finding it difficult to concentrate on his UPSC preparations and Abhi his looking forward to seeing Ayesha outside the college, Ayesha must decide between the two.     The author has very well described how teenage love feels and beautifully captured all the aspects of college life, from freshers to graduations,...

Book Review: Love, lost and Found!

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"Everything in this life is temporary; including our pain and sufferings!" Name: Love, Lost and Found Author: Sameer Hassain          Publisher : Kalamos literary services   Genre: contemporary fiction Format: Kindle/Paperback Price: 99/249 INR Buy from Here:  Love, Lost and found         Ravi, an arrogant banker from U.S. Visits his parents in India, only to find out he has been tricked into fixing his marriage to Avni.However, with the help of his best friend Pavan, Ravi sets on mission to break off the engagement; eventually Pavan succeeds in the task. Overwhelmed by the guilt of disappointing his parents and loved one, Ravi runs away from only to find Sahitya! How is Sahitya, How did she end up on the train alone, what is Sahitya's past? Love, lost and found is the story of Ravi's journey in finding answers to these questions; a journey, Ravi would never forget, the journey which changed Ravi's Life.     A...

EBook Review: The peerless

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Life is tricky in some sense. We always feel the other person is blessed and better-off. It’s only when you go through the cycle that you realize that you are good in your own habitat. Author: Ajay Gupte      Publisher: Notion Press   Format: Kindle Edition/Paperback Buy from Here: The peerless .         The peerless- uncommon stories of a common man is a collection of nine different stories of vivid common people mostly based around Maharashtra and Gujarat. The stories revolve around very common men, they could easily be categorized as the guy next door however are quite strong headed regarding the virtues in life and their contribution towards the society. It's a short read with less than 100 pages.                      All the nine stories differ from each other in matter of settings, plot and character development.  Author have very well put forward few minute da...

EBook Review: What Young don't tell

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  " Our parents do say out lives are complete,  but that's exactly what we fear: to end up like them. Work, earn, and die - where's our immortality? " Name: What the Young don't tell. Author: Mohit Jain       Publisher: Notion Press   Format: Kindle Edition/Paperback Buy from Here:   What the Young don't tell         Just like the quote above, this book is like a bridge for the generation gap between today's youth and their parents, a sneak peak into the mind of current generation. It a story of Aaayan, right from his childhood to adult life. The book is divided in to five different phases; comprising of Innocence, Love, Lust, Soul and Destiny. Journey of Aayan in finding himself, and of how he found his calling of becoming a writer. The book explores in detail, thought process of the young generation and how they think and act.Author has very well described the innocence of a child and faith in his mother and ...

EBook Review : LYNCHPIN, best laid scheme of mice and men.

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"Our society has moulded us in such a way that often we forget to ask ourselves, why we do what we do? We have been nurtured and taught to survive, not to live!" Name: Lynchpin, The Best laid schemes of Mice and men Author: Siddharth Maheshwari       Publisher: Leadstart Inkstate   Genre : Psychological thriller         Format: Kindle Edition Price: 150 INR Buy from Here: LYNCHPIN         A pickpocket thief, present at the wrong place at the right time. "Country's fate is going to transform in 30 days" were his last words to  inspector Vikram before falling asleep forever. with this, series of events are set in motions with Collision of two flights, assassination of Walid khan, an infamous terrorist just before the peace accord followed by assassination of chief Justice of India; Inspector Vikarma and DSP Rambir Roy are set on the mission to find the mastermind behind these myhem and to sto...

E Book Review: Under the Mistletoe and other stories

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"Boy,There's no such thing as a tooth fairy. It was just your parents. Ofcourse, there is! Just like there's Santa." Name: Under the Mistletoe and other stories Author: Manali Desai                        Format: Kindle Edition Price: 55 INR Buy from Here:  Under the mistletoe and other stories         Under the Mistletoe and other stories is a collection of 12 short stories and 6 poems, all based on Christmas and New year's theme. The stories are light and well crafted oozing with festive vibes. Stories differ from each other in plot, character and setting with only thing common being the holiday season. Twelve different people with different stories, their lives takes new turn, this new year; is it for the better or worse?       Stories in the book consists of characters from different age group i.e. from a kid waiting for Santa to homeless guy to a soldier. The setting...

E Book Review: Dawn's Desire

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Name: Dawn’s Desire   Author: Shilpa Suraj Genre: Romance Format: Kindle Edition Price: 125 INR Buy from Here: Dawn's Desire . This book features the story of Sehar and Rishi which was hinted quite a few times in the previous books. Sehar the one who is we know as calm, composed, ambitions, mother hen to her other friends and it seems she has her life figured out has a secret which has a capacity to shut any possible door to her future happiness with Rishi, who is still trying to forget the one-night stand from six years ago; the one who stole his heart and along with contents of his wallet! A story of Passion, romance, and love strong enough to be intact beyond Second chances. This book has all the right elements in the right places, romance, humor, angst, family drama, the story breaks and make your heart. I loved how Sehar and Rishis relationship also like then mature and understanding. The story of Sehar’s struggle and strength to fight for what she wants in life ...