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26 June 2023 | Monday · 5:31 PM

Maame

Maame | Book Review | Jessica George
Title:
Maame
Series:
NA
Genre:
Literary Fiction
Publisher:
Hodder & Stoughton
Release Date:
Format:
Kindle
Pages:
322
Source:
BookForums Book Reviews 2023

Jessic George’s debut novel – Maame has been one of the most hyped books of 2023. After a lot of deliberation, I decided to read it after all. I wasn’t quite keen on stumbling upon yet another black, female protagonist fighting all odds of sexism & racism.

The book starts off quite well and is easy to read. You find yourself consuming chapter after chapter in no time. The plot of the book is quite interesting. The protagonist, Maddie – or Maame, is overly burdened with responsibilities – looking after her ill dad, managing expenses, the work front and a mother & brother who care the least.

Jessica George brings out this struggle of Maddie’s life quite wonderfully. You can feel …

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26 May 2023 | Friday · 4:29 PM

A Likely Story

A Likely Story | Book Review | Leigh McMullan Abramson
Title:
A Likely Story
Series:
NA
Genre:
Literary Fiction
Publisher:
Atria Books
Release Date:
Format:
Kindle
Pages:
351
Source:
BookForums 2023

A nice, easy & engaging read. That is how I would describe the debut novel A Likely Story. The plot had a lot of potential and delivers to a reasonable extent.

This is the story about the Manning family which centres around a New York Times Bestseller author Ward Manning – a man full of himself & always in need of having his ego stroked. He is presented as ruthless – willing to go to any extent to defend his fame & popularity. His wife Claire – a kind hearted & giving person – who plays a major role in Ward’s success but goes unacknowledged. Their daughter Isabelle – an upcoming writer awaiting her first publication.

As Isabelle is led to …

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18 June 2022 | Saturday · 9:13 AM

We Are The Brennans: Solid Debut by Tracey Lange

We Are The Brennans | Review

We Are The Brennans marks another solid debut for 2022 with Tracey Lange bringing forth an intense, high tension family drama that keeps you engulfed start to finish. I went into the book with some expectations as with stories based around a strong family backdrop. Yet, I wasn’t quite sure of what to expect! I just knew it showed great promise.

So, this is a story about the Brennan family (of course!), more specifically revolving around Sunday Brennan, the only sister to three brothers Denny, Jackie and Shane. Add to them Kane, who isn’t related by birth but is as much a (unofficial) Brennan having lived most of his life in this house, as one of them. I won’t go much into the detail, but just say – there is a dark secret that Sunday has been guarding since the past 5 years, and that forms the basic theme of …

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30 April 2022 | Saturday · 10:30 AM

Lessons In Chemistry | Book Review

Lessons In Chemistry | Book Review

And yes, I finally got my hands on Lessons In Chemistry this week! Being one of the most anticipated books of 2022, it marks yet another rollicking debut of 2022, in the most flamboyant fashion.

This is the story of Elizabeth Zott, a self educated, able and competent chemist. Pursuing her research on abiogenesis, she is constantly on the receiving end of discrimination and injustice, being a woman. Upon loosing her formal job, she finds herself don the role of a cooking show – reluctantly albeit. And bang! The show is a runaway success. And, Zott becomes an inspiration for the women across the nation.

A few pages into the book and you know you have a winner at hand. This was a perfect setting for a scintillating, humorous read with a sharp message.

The first thing that I loved about this book was the two unforgettable characters of …

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20 March 2022 | Sunday · 11:44 AM

A Brush With Love | Book Review

A Brush With Love | Book Review

I am not a big fan of romantic novels and rarely go for them. But I made an exception with Mazey Eddings’ debut – A Brush With Love (Yes, another debut of 2022!). Thanks to it’s extremely intriguing premise, I was quick to pick on this book.

An aspiring dental surgeon, slipping over the stairs, bumping into a handsome young man and falling in love. Perfect ingredients for a swashbuckling romcom! A Brush With Love is your raunchy little entertainer that showcases those vulnerable times of life. The sweet pain of infatuations when the heart battles with the brain, leaving you in shambles.

Harper Horowitz, our bright aspirant is committed towards securing a residency. With a history of chronic anxiety, she is carving her path – determined yet vulnerable. But with Dan around, her whole life seems to be derailed.

A Brush With Love takes you through the conflicting desires, …

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11 March 2022 | Friday · 3:47 PM

Wahala (Nikki May)

Wahala | Book Review

Trouble! The literal meaning of Wahala. And, the book – a complete riot! This is one heck of a debut, adding to the ever growing list of stunning books from first-time authors. A wacky read, Wahala is a fun filled entertainer from the word go. Friendship, misunderstandings, love and deceit – spun together with some splendid writing by Nikki May.

Wahala is the story of three mixed race friends, namely Ronke, Boo and Simi. Now living in London, the three are inseparable and always have each other’s back. But only until the conniving Isobel interlopes and causes havoc in their friendship.

Nikki May takes you through the parallel stories of each character as Isobel dislodges their lives. Isobel who is Simi’s friend from school, gains entry into their gang. Consequently, her vile intentions soon take root. First, in soft soaping Boo to become her puppet. And next, brain washing …

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