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Friday, December 27, 2019

Top 10 Books I Read in 2019 | Fiction | India

Hello readers' fam! We have been together for more than one year and I'm back with another Top 10!


Top 10 Books I Read in 2019 (Fiction)



Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | Fiction | India | Indian Book Blogger Dhiraj Sindhi
Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | India




I read many books this year, more than I expected I could read. I don't believe in the Goodreads Challenge! Well, here are my "Top 10 fiction books I read this year". Most of them are from Indian Authors, in fact, except for one these all are from Indian Authors. This year I gotta know many Indian Authors and they're awesome. Some of them have carried out phenomenal work. So let's see what they've got in store for you. 

Note: All these books are review copies I got this year and most are debuts. For some reason, I couldn't read books by popular authors but these are Indeed recommended.


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10. Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry


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Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry (Vanguard Press)

Feni Daze by Mathew Vincent Menacherry is a Crime Thriller which follows the main character Victor Gabriel, an ex-soldier. The story takes place in Goa where he meets his former girlfriend Ana. Although the novel contains all locations from Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa and Amritsar, Punjab. There are four different phases of Victor's life which are narrated throughout the novel. His life at an early age, the Indian Army life, the phase when he met Ana and the current happenings. The writing style, it was really amazing, in a true writer manner. All the senses, elements and aspects a reader seeks were all covered in the book. The author has depicted the struggles of an Indian Army Soldier, the faults of system, politics, how soldiers being crushed between seniors and police commanders, how innocent civilians' lives are filled with terror, the insurgency (Operation Blue Star) and whole lot stuff. It was a really good experience, learning the aspects of such a major historical event.


Buy Feni Daze on Amazon: https://amzn.to/395pLI3

9. The Chronicle of Golgotha Days by Sujith Balakrishnan



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The Chronicle of Golgotha Days by Sujith Balakrishnan (Frog in Well)


The Chronicle of Golgotha Days is a book that put on a view about inhuman acts and intense cruelty faced by their victims. Yes, this is about sexual offenders/rapists and victims of their brutality, and in this case a sixteen-year-old child Abhaya. The prologue successfully channels the horror of such acts and that it won’t be an easy read for delicate hearts but it will leave you with nothing but strength. This book will open your eyes and call you out to stand with the young victims and their families. Because here’s the thing, because of the current condition of our societies, making it to justice is much more harrowing than the pain victims are already carrying.



Buy The Chronicle of Golgotha Days on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YbUOQM


8. Bittersweet by Rajesh Konsam


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Bittersweet by Rajesh Konsam (Vishwakarma Publications)

Bittersweet is a piece of art, an art of storytelling through stirring thoughts, authentic dialogues, songs and a creative plot. Apart from that, Bittersweet is a work of contemporary fiction following the protagonist Roshan, who is an artiste with excellent songwriting skills and limited vocal talent. Characters are really strong and dialogues on top of that help connecting us to them at such level that it brings you the same pain as them. I felt every bit of it. At first, I thought of it as an average read but the second part gave characters and the book itself a new life. There is not just the struggle one make as an artiste, they take almost life-changing decisions. I loved how the book is filled with life and reality, especially the second part. The novel is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness of the same amount, no more no less!


Buy Bittersweet on Amazon: https://amzn.to/30GvVce

7. Narasimha (The Mahaavatar Trilogy #1) by Kevin Missal


Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | Fiction | India | Indian Book Blogger Dhiraj Sindhi
Narasimha by Kevin Missal (HarperCollins India)

Narasimha is first of ‘The Mahaavatar Trilogy’, the reimagining of mythological tale about Lord Narasimha, fourth Avatar of Lord Vishnu. The story takes place in the world of Illavarti, a fictionalized fantastical version of Vedic Age. The conception of this world is just amazing and more realistic. The character arcs are very dynamic, be it Holika or Prahlad. Each supporting character contributes to the storyline. The conception of weapons and the stones that fuels them, like any other modern fiction but is meaningful for the future of story. Romance is the inevitable part of the storyline and gives the very reason for the succeeding plot. The end is satisfying and I am already waiting for the sequel. This book is an epic in the true sense for author has mind-blowingly written providing multi perspective view of ancient epic, makes it more realistic and more stimulating.


Buy Narasimha on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2X0IZMw

6. Tales from Bengal by Sourish Roy


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Tales from Bengal by Sourish Roy (Bigfoot Publications)

Tales from Bengal is a compilation of nine short stories depicting the serious transformation in the lives of villagers of Bengal in the last few decades of the twentieth century. This is the work of fine literature and Sourish Roy has put life in this book. Author narrates these significant stories using profound language and creative writing style. While urbanization brought massive transformation, it wasn’t good for everyone. As the author says, these villagers are still waiting for elevation in their wretched living, which would probably take more time and until then would undergo numerous changes as depicted in the book. I really loved each story and devoured them again and again to re-ingest those feelings of pain and acceptance.


Buy Tales from Bengal on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ngloH5


5. Snakes in the Meadows by Ayaz Kohli


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Snakes in the Meadows by Ayaz Kohli (Rupa Publications)

Snakes in the Meadows is a saga of the onset of militancy, the suffering and the resilience of Pir Panjal ─ the ‘and’ of Jammu and Kashmir. The structure and the narration of the book is very well-formed for accumulating all the different stories that revolve around Jammu and Kashmir and more importantly the lives of the residents of Pir Panjal over the span of 25 years. All the tales that Ayaz Kohli has included, directly or indirectly affecting the plot are great and mesmerizing and some as melancholic. The struggles that each character is going through offers a lesson to remember for lifetime. You will learn ‘Freedom is priceless’.


Buy Snakes in the Meadows on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33ettfr

4. A Year of Wednesdays by Sonia Bahl

Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | Fiction | India | Indian Book Blogger Dhiraj Sindhi
A Year of Wednesdays by Sonia Bahl (Fingerprint Publishing)

A Year of Wednesdays is a work of Contemporary-Fiction, written with exceptional brilliancy and I’m not even exaggerating. The book felt more like an impromptu journey than a perfect plotted story. It’s a first-person point of view narration of two strangers connected through their first and only encounter. I found it wittiest that how these characters present their point of view to each other and even in their own minds. It is absolutely brilliant, the author Sonia Bahl enlightens us with insights on the planet & its population, climate change, lefties, a lot of movies and quotes. You get so used to with those impactful and captivating characters that you would not want to leave them because that means giving up those ever-lasting Wednesdays.


Buy A Year of Wednesdays on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LYIKvw

3. 23:59:59 - The Journey of Survival in the B-Schools of India by Sadashiv Pradhan


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23:59:59 by Sadashiv Pradhan (BlueRose Publishers)

23:59:59 – The Journey of Survival in the B-Schools of India is a commendable work done by an MBA degree holder, Sadashiv Pradhan. Describing in one sentence, the book depicts the life of B-School students throughout their two years course of MBA, irrespective of whether they are having a specific purpose behind it or not. I liked everything from cover to the end of the book. Those punches of laughter once in a while between the hectic days for characters. The book is truly a journey that gives a current scenario of B-Schools and the struggles of students surviving there. I would recommend it to every student in India whether they are pursuing MBA or not. I think it can be very helpful for students who want to pursue MBA. And to all others, for it will show you how difficult choices can be for a student after graduation.


Buy 23:59:59 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MdTBTt

2. Teddy Bear Chronicles by Donnalyn Vojta


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Hope in Paris! by Donnalyn Vojta (New Traditions Publishing)

Hope in Paris! (First Book) is a suspense thriller book amazingly narrated by three teddy bears. And it is not a story for KIDS. Yes. Talking about narration, it is the best-est part of Hope in Paris! There are three Teddy Bears at different locations who narrates the story, like they can read and listen and have minds that can store the memories. But like any other non-living objects, they can’t move by themselves or smell or eat. Donnalyn Vojta is so intelligent that she took care of this very well, the Teddy Bear learns as they watch and observe. The humor that Teddy Bears added was very entertaining in this suspense thriller. The characters and their backstory that the reader can directly connect to. At first, the story was slow paced but gradually paced faster. It is really charming how the Donnalyn Vojta has carried out good two relationships considering the fact of their being in Paris. Last but not the least the mental disorders factor. And the bully parents issues.



Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | Fiction | India | Indian Book Blogger Dhiraj Sindhi
Chloe's Crusade! by Donnalyn Vojta (New Traditions Publishing)

Chloe’s Crusade! is second in the series, The Teddy Bear Chronicles. As the first book Hope in Paris! was extraordinary, I expected so much from this sequel and guess what! Author has done astounding job writing such an epic suspense thriller. There is more humor, more suspense, more action and more fun! The writing style is as it was in previous one but seems improved with different languages and narration style of newly introduced bear. The characters are powerful with their unique strengths and weaknesses. Opening and ending are as entertaining and thrilling as the whole book is. Now I think that this is one of those underrated books which has to be recognized and deserves all the attention in the world.


Buy Hope in Paris! on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FBRGCl
Buy Chloe's Crusade! on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YCD90B


1. You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas



Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | Fiction | India | Indian Book Blogger Dhiraj Sindhi
You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas (Simon & Schuster India)


You Beneath Your Skin is a crime-thriller novel that will keep you to the edge of your seat from first page till the end. The book is the conglomeration of profound characters and enthralling plot. The story is narrated in third person omniscient point of view.  The writing style is just perfect for this tremendously progressive plot, literally it won’t leave you once you start reading this book till end. There is not a single moment that had not made a progress, also expositions are perspicuous yet intense. Apart from Acid Attacks and Autism, this book also shows the lifestyle of underprivileged people and what is the value of their lives. And with that, how privileged people take advantage of them to quench their thirst for wicked pleasures. With politics, the story is wrapped just like how people conceal their foul deeds for the sake of reputation.  I highly highly recommend this book to everyone out there reading this.


Buy You Beneath Your Skin on Amazon: 
https://amzn.to/2p227df


I recommend all these books to you! You won't be disappointed but still, start from #1. LOL. So these were fiction books and soon we'll be back with the non-fiction and poetry honorable mentions. 


FIN

If you have survived through this, please give it a chance! Holly crap. I wrote a book! (Sorry Superwoman for stealing the line.)

Winged Sisters by Dhiraj Sindhi | Top 10 Best Books of 2019 | Fiction | India | Indian Book Blogger Dhiraj Sindhi
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Thank you so much for reading y'all. I hope you enjoyed and got some recommendations.

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Saturday, March 23, 2019

Book Review: Rise in Love by Siddharth Roy

Book Review

RISE IN LOVE

by

Siddharth Roy


Book Review: RIse in Love by Siddharth Roy
RISE IN LOVE by Siddharth Roy

Author: Siddharth Roy

ISBN: 978-8193716342

Genre: Romance

Length: 150 Pages

Publisher: Bigfoot Publication (2018)

Price: ₨. 149


My Rating: ðŸŒŸðŸŒŸðŸŒŸðŸŒŸðŸŒŸ


About the author: Siddharth Roy is undoubtedly a human, author of 2 Books, TEDx Speaker, and sports lover. He was born and brought up in Nagpur and is currently pursuing BBA in media and mass communication from Whistling Woods International, Mumbai.

Siddharth’s first book The Special Fish was published in November 2016. His second book Rise in Love, winner of ‘Manuscript of the year’ by Lit O Fest Mumbai, was released in Sept. 2018.


Book Review: RIse in Love by Siddharth Roy
Siddharth Roy (TEDx Speech)

Siddharth Roy has spoken at three TEDx events and many other events including Lit O Fest Mumbai. Mostly his speeches are on society, humanity and basic concepts of life as he believes that it is our thinking that makes us what we are. Also, he has won a silver medal in State Badminton Championship.

This young author became the youngest head of creativity in the subject of In-house Book editing and Scripting at the age of 17. He has got much more appreciation but I think this profile/Intro is enough to pick up his book and start reading.

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REVIEW

Rise in Love is the story about two modern-day teenagers dealing with tough career choices and how they rise in love when they cross each other’s paths. The book is written in third person point of view, narrating the story of two distinct characters Adhira and Abhiraj. At the starting you imagine a young author is narrating the story but as the story develops you would refuse to consider that. That’s a good point. The writing style is really good, not missing any details that any reader would ask for. Well, at first the pace is a bit slow as you don’t see where it is going but after a few chapters it fits just perfect.

The story sets in two cities of Maharashtra, Mumbai and Nagpur. Adhira is a Mumbaiker while Abhiraj is from Nagpur. There are mentions of lavish places of Mumbai like hotels and malls and peaceful places of Nagpur also. The book depicts the lifestyle of a teenager in Mumbai and also of a teenager who is fighting for making his name in a career of his choice.

Characters are very strong and clear, all having a visible purpose. Abhiraj is trying to stay away from love and stuff, for concentrating on his writing career to prove himself to his father. Tulika is his best friend. Adhira is a gorgeous and extremely career-oriented girl, wants to take over her mother’s boutique and dealing with grievous past. Rashi is her best friend and her protector too, most fun and smart character. Adhira falls in love with Shubham who is a cool dude and son of a rich man.

The genre of this novel is romance made of pure love and emotions. When Abhiraj meets Adhira, he could not stop thinking about such a beautiful girl with sad eyes. Then they all become really good friends. Over the span of what little time they got, Adhira and Abhiraj shares their emotions and build a unique connection that they’ve never encountered and learn what is the true meaning of love.

The plot is all about how Abhiraj enters Adhira’s life and make her realize the difference between love and lust just when she needed to know. And Abhiraj who believed that love can only be a distraction, he found that it’s not true.

I loved how the author has depicted the teenage lives who are struggling along with family issues. Adhira, the strong is holding a traumatic past, whereas Abhiraj, the writer is making efforts to show his father that he can make his career as a successful writer. Also, there is humor that made me laugh. After the slow-paced part of the book when all characters get along, I could do nothing but finish reading it. It also reports some serious issues that deal with teenagers who get trapped with infatuation and ruin their lives. The author also speaks his opinions on a serious matter like rape through Abhiraj’s voice.

Apart from all the seriousness, the book is fun. It got me that Mumbai vibes and reminded me of those teenage years. The pure friendship and those moments with them. Making friends and creating the most beautiful and precious memories. Last but not least, the epilogue is the most satisfying part of the novel.

I recommend this book to everyone, teenagers, parents, readers of course.


Thank you to the author Siddharth Roy for creating Abhi, Adhira, Ra, Tulika. Also, for recommending Rise in Love to me.

#siddharthroy #riseinlovebysiddharthroy

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PS: Full of emtions, this book made me cry also.  I loved this book a lot. You should start reading this right now!

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Top 10 Favorite Books of 2018

Hello readers, I am back with a fun stuff today!!


Top 10 Most Favorite Books of 2018


These are my Most Favourite books I read in 2018. I am sorting them from 10 to 1 (Most favourite), so that you can understand what I like the most AKA what taste I have in reading. So lets get started.

AND all are 5 STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for me! I haven't reviewed the books here but it is more about what I felt for the books and my relation with them. Enjoy!


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10. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson


Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
Treasure Island (Penguin Classics Crossword Edition)


I grew up watching varieties of this iconic Treasure Island story. There are cartoons from Doraemon to specifically focused on sailing theme like animated series, The Legends of Treasure Island which all take reference from this work of Robert Louis Stevenson. This was the first classic book I read and enjoyed a lot despite tough glossary. The plot and storyline you always can discover from Wikipedia or in this case, watch animated movie! So I will not mention about the story much in this post (maybe in upcoming blog series of reviews). There is everything, mystery, action, sailing, lovely and powerful characters. I learned the terms about sailing, the mast and the harbour and the schooner and the pirates and Jolly Roger! 'Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!' I loved this song. You should definitely pick this if you haven't read this yet. You're gonna love it, specially the characters John Silver and Jim.

Buy Treasure Island on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ENQWKk

9. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry



The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
The Little Prince (Fingerprint Pocket Classics Edition)


The Little Prince is that one book, which you should read once in your lifetime. It is also third most translated book in the world after The Bible and The adventures of Pinocchio. It left me with questions at the end as intended by the author. The book showcases the nature of grown-ups and their ability to think limited. There are world famous quotations by fox in this book on human relationships, which are the best part of the book. This book addresses to moral values if you pay attention to them. I would recommend this book to everyone on this earth to read it once.


Buy The Little Prince on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2H4Wt1o


8. Until Love Sets Us Apart by Aditya Nighhot




Until Love Sets Us Apart by Aditya Nighhot (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
Until Love Sets Us Apart (Fingerprint Publishers)


If you haven't checked my review about this book yet, then you should check it out right now HERE. The story is inspired by true incidents. The plot kept me to the edge and this is the only book I finished in just two sittings. The author Aditya Nighhot has managed well to carry out all the consequences in the plot and explains that 'Nobody is innately bad or evil but circumstances changes people drastically'. With that the author conveys his message to his readers that 'Nothing is impossible. If we strive hard together, we can definitely bring change in our society which is filled with few individuals having sick mentality'. The story also shows how true friendship and relationship grows with time. I really recommend this to everyone for the message being conveyed.


Buy Until Love Sets Us Apart on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VGI9zv


7. Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami



Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
Norwegian Wood (Vintage Books)


'Death exists, not as opposite but as a part of life.' This quote started my journey with Haruki Murakami. And I now know that Haruki Murakami is one of the best novelists in the world. His writing style is mesmerizing and mind blowing. Originally written in Japanese which is translated in English by Jay Rubin. Let me save you a search on wikipedia 'The plot is the nostalgic story of loss and burgeoning sexuality'. The protagonist Toru thinks back to his life when he was in college. Norwegian Wood touched my heart and soul. It is about life, death, relations and sex. Most importantly the setting of Japan. You will just love to walk around in streets of Tokyo and more cities.

Buy Norwegian Wood on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HfHWPK

6. Turtles All The Way Down by John Green


Turtles All The Way Down by John Green (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
Turtles All The Way Down (Penguin Random House UK Special Limited Edition with Jacket Poster)


Turtles All The Way Down is really close to my heart and relatable too. It is the first published work  of John Green since his 2012 novel The Fault in Our Stars. This book directly addresses to mental illness.The protagonist Aza Holmes is high school student with OCD and is on search for fugitive with her best friend. She goes through so much of internal conflicts daily and then she reunites with her old friend Davis. You see what I'm trying to say. The story goes on with that internal mess which really makes it heart stomping. If one is suffering from clear anxiety or any disorder or any mental illness, it needs serious attention. If it relates to you in any way like I do, then you have to read this and it will only make a positive difference. Just like The Fault in Our Stars its not another Young Adult Fiction, it is special and is as personal to me as it is to John Green.

Buy Turtles All The Way Down on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SNdVsR


5. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern


The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
The Night Circus (Vintage Books)


The Night Circus is 2011 debut fantasy💗 novel by Erin Morgenstern, written for annual writing competition NaNoWriMo over the span of three NaNoWriMos. This book is literally one magical and enchanting and surreal and breathtaking. As I'm writing this, I'm craving to  read it right now, again. Now, The Night Circus is before my eyes. The first line of the novel 'The circus arrives without warning.' caught me by nerves and I knew this was for me and I loved it a lot. An instagram handle recommended me this and I am very thankful to them, though I don't remember who. The plot is about a duel between two great magicians and The Night Circus (Le Cirque des Rêves which translates to  The Circus of Dreams) is the venue for that. The writing style and the plot is simply fantastic as they say Erin Morgenstern is a writer and an artist who describes all her work as being 'fairy tales in one way or another'. This phantasmagorical debut work of her affected my imagination deeply. If you are fan of fantasy and magic, then this is must and is for you.

I am back. Seriously I am back after reading the Prologue (Anticipation) of The Night Circus. and in few minutes it painted my mind in Black and White circus stripes. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!! I'll just read it and then get back to this post. LOL.

Buy The Night Circus on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TjGDGM

4. Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkban by J.K. Rowling


Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkban by JK Rowling (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkban (Flipkart Fake Edition)


Confession: I am a Potterhead and I LOVE Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling and it should be on top at number one.There will not be any universe like Potterverse and Hogwarts but for some reasons I enjoyed the next top three books more than this. Maybe I like more of Young Adult so yeah.

🔔 SPOILER ALERT 🔔

As always when I think about any Harry Potter book/movie, it fills my heart with warmness, magic, dark magic and above all, pure love and pure friendship. Like any of Harry Potter book, this also is full of powerful moments and those characters! One of my favorite part of this book was Sirius Black, godfather of our Harry. His background and his relation with James. This one is such a sentimental rollercoaster ride (Well which one isn't?) for finally meeting his official guardian from whom he can expect parental love (Exception: Mr.& Mrs. Weasley) and who would protect Harry at any cost. The journey starts with aunt Marge and then Knight Bus. Crookshanks and Ron's Scabbers! Azkaban, Dementors and Remus Lupin (My favorite DADA teacher)! Buckbeak and Professor Trelawney! Minerva, Hermione and Time-Turner! Werewolf and the black dog! Harry's casting 'Expecto Patronum' and finally escaping of fugitive! LOVE, LOVE and PURE LOVE!

Buy Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SGT2zi

3. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi


Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
Children of Blood and Bone (Pan Macmillan India)


Children of Blood and Bone is a young adult fantasy debut novel by Nigerian-American novelist, Tomi Adeyemi. She has built a whole new world, Orïsha. Where the ruthless King Saran rules over two conflicting cultures, Maji who have unique magical abilities and Kosidán, the nobles. The King Saran has taken away the magic from the land of Orïsha. Zélie Adebola, the lead character and her trio strives hard for reinvigorating the magic back to the land. Absolutely the epic one. Tomi Adeyemi made this attempt in response to police brutality and violence against black americans. She drew an inspiration from paintings in gift-shop (Brazil) of african gods and goddesses and says "It really made me think about all the beautiful images we never see featuring black people." The plot is just amazing! I wasn't able to sleep for couple of nights thinking what will happen next. Hence, I had to finish this in few days. Again, the world she has created is phenomenal. Double thumbs up for this dark yet stubbornly magical.

Buy Children of Blood and Bone on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VD1YYe

2. Carry On by Rainbow Rowell


Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
Carry On (Pan Macmillan India)


Carry On is that one young adult fiction (set in the space inspired by Harry Potter) with that queer romance, I would love to read it again and again. It is difficult to explain where this book came from but what is wikipedia for? In short it is a fanfiction based on fictional series of novels ('Simon Snow') within Rowell's novel Fangirl written by protagonist of Fangirl, Cath. However, she says that it is not meant to be seen as written by Cath. There is unique kind of magic and Watford, school for wizards and witches. There are homosexual relationships and romance too. Simon Snow is the worst 'Chosen One' ever according to his roommate Baz. Talking about that, I want to reread this now. Also the conflicts between distinct classes within magical community and the politics are the major plot points here and are interesting as it carries the story further. I just LOVE Carry On and is close to my heart  💗. (*There is comedy too*)

Buy Carry On on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Tkrogy


1. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz



Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (Top 10 Books Dhiraj Sindhi)
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Simon and Schuster BFYR)



You must be knowing by now that Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is one of my favourites. You see the title of my blog? Yeah. Dedication goes like "To all the boys who've had to learn to play by different rules." The format of the book is divided into six sections and each one is preceded by an epigraph. The first quotation (epigraph) that touched me is 'The problem with my life was that it was someone else's idea.' Two discrete characters from very different cultures and family backgrounds become friends in the summer of 1987. Ari and Dante have their own problems with life and have really different perspective towards that. After being friends, universe conspires to teach them the truths about their life. The book is filled with emotions. Their families and their relation with their parents is what carries the plot where it supposed to move. Between all this the story goes through all sorts of hurdles and then finally they discover the secrets of the universe.

Buy Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2H3cODD


FIN

If you have survived through this, please give it a chance! Holly crap. I wrote a book! (Sorry Superwoman for stealing the line.)

Winged Sisters by Dhiraj Sindhi
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Thank you so much for reading y'all. I hope you enjoyed and got some recommendations.

Comment below if you have read any of this and tell me your views on it.

Next, we will discuss Most Anticipated Books of 2019.

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