Book Name: Written in the Stars
Author: Divya Anand
Genre: Romantic Comedy Fiction
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Divya is a product manager who writes product
specifications during her day and is an author by night. She gets her best
creative ideas when she is hanging upside down doing anti-gravity yoga or
doodling. In 2019, she won a Gourmand World Cookbook Award for her first book,
Dare Eat That. She is also the author of a children's picture book, I Hate My
Curly Hair. She lives in Bangalore with her husband, Vivek.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Written in the stars is a Romantic Comedy about whether life and love are shaped by your choices or are written in the stars. Sitara the protagonist works for a start-up and almost living on a edge to prove her worth for a promotion. And how she uses the marketing head Abhimanyu Singh's obsession with astrology to her advantage and later falls in love with him. Sitara must now choose what she really wants, a promotion or true love. The story revolves about Sitara's professional and personal life and how she balances the two. The book gives a real feel of corporate culture, over ambitious people, politics, love, hatred, deadlines everything you can think off.
MY TAKE ON THE BOOK
Written in the stars is a light-hearted, humorous
book. Sitara the protagonist and her love interest Abhimanyu in the story
are the most lovable and memorable characters which connects with the readers
instantly. Both the characters are so adorable that as a kid, I immediately
rooted for these two crazy kids to get together.
I totally admire the author's sense of humour. In
many places you won't be able to stop yourself from laughing out loud. There are some moments
which might not be too intense in terms of love, but you do feel weak in your
knees.
This book has dealt with every emotion and
relationship so beautifully that despite having some grey shades in few of the
characters, you still find them likable.
I personally felt connected to this book on many
levels. Firstly, Sitara shares the same designation as of my better half
in his early career and second residing in the same city as her, I literally sense that I am part of
the story on many occasions and felt everything extremely relatable. And lastly,
I always look for a positive ending and this book has given me the one. With a
proper closure and happy ending this book has won my heart.
I strongly recommend this book as it is enjoyable,
humorous and a fun read.
BOOK DETAILS
Book Format : Paperback/Kindle Version
Price ; 225 INR / 188.33 INR
Pages : 288
Availability : Amazon
Lovely review, Swati. I like such light romantic stories. This book has a contemporary feel good factor that most people can relate to. Will surely try to get my hands on it.
ReplyDeleteI am hearing a lot about this book all across the web. the plot sounds really exciting. I am a big fan of romantic genre and this book's setting, characters all sounds appealing to me. thanks dear for sharing your honest review. will surly try to check this out.
ReplyDeleteInsightful and detailed review. Love this light-hearted, humorous book. Definitely seem to be a great option to try and read
ReplyDeleteI note that the protagonist is name Sitara (star ) and the book too has stars in the title. I am not a sucker for romance but do love fun and humor, so I am picking this one up!
ReplyDeleteI too totally loved the book and must agree at few places could not stop laughing. You have very well captured all pointers in the review.
ReplyDeleteAs an avid reader of RomCom this book is definitely going to grab a spot to my TBR. And your honest review about the book stirring my curiosity to know more about Sitara and Abhimanyu's love story.
ReplyDeleteI am hearing a lot about this book. Having Astrology in a story plot is new to me and I am sure it will be much more interesting to see how it gives a new shade to the story.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a light romantic book. Stars have always fascinated me always and your review does tickle my curiosity.
ReplyDeleteI.agree with you in terms of the quirky style of narration. The author's narration is what hooked me to the book.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be aperfect read to distract us from the tight work schedule.sometimes light-hearted reads can lighten my mind
ReplyDeleteI read this a couple of months ago. It was really well written and well edited. It's difficult to get good books these days but this one was well done.
ReplyDeleteI am always impressed by people who are willing and able to explore different facets of their personalitiies - job during the day and writing during night! kudos to the author! I have recently started enjoying the romcom variety as they are quick light reads!
ReplyDeleteI can do with some fun and light hearted read... and Written in Stars looks like would work for me. Thanks for recommending this book.... will check it out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome review I have added this book in my bucket list and would be ordering for sure.
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