Shuchi Singh Kalra’s A Cage of Desires comments on the state of Indian marriages within a conventional family, while giving wings to the sexual identity of a woman. Renu is a married woman who, between taking care of her children, her father-in-law and the house singlehandedly, finds no relief for herself. Her loneliness and lack of affectionContinue reading “Book Review — A Cage of Desires by Shuchi Singh Kalra”
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Book Review — Amla Mater by Devi Menon
Amla Mater is a very short graphic novel in which the narrator recounts her childhood memories. The act of making gooseberry pickle reminds her of the times she had spent in Kerala with her childhood friend, Maya. I was very intrigued by the title of the book and also the fact that it’s a graphic novel.Continue reading “Book Review — Amla Mater by Devi Menon”
Book Review — Secret Lives [Darke Academy #1] by Gabriella Poole
Cassandra Bell has been invited to study at the Darke Academy, an elite boarding school that shifts base every term. Initially she can’t believe her luck, but as time passes she realizes that the school is built on a foundation of deceit and danger. In the past, students have met with unfortunate “accidental” deaths andContinue reading “Book Review — Secret Lives [Darke Academy #1] by Gabriella Poole”
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