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Sakthi (The Chosen Hexad) Author: Vignesh SV Pages: 219                   ‘Sakthi (The Chosen Hexad)’ by Vignesh SV is the first book in the series and revolves around the warrior princess of Meghavazhi. One day while on a hunt she and her tribe members have an encounter with the wildest and the scariest animal of the forest Arke and she successfully overcomes the animal and brings him alive to the village. Everyone was amazed to see this as this was the first time when a woman from the tribe has done an exceptional work of overcoming such a monster. Everyone was happy except the village head and her father Devaguna who was unhappy on thinking about the prophecy that the oracle had made. The oracle had said that Sakthi would someday complete the three tasks and that she would be one of the chosen but until now he was not very sure or ever thought that the day would come so soon. Soon, people started looking upon Sakthi as their village head and women too started believing tha

Once There Was Me Author: Bobby Sachdeva P ages: 427                 ‘Once There Was Me’ by Bobby Sachdeva is a book wherein the author has shared his experience throughout his life. We get to see a glimpse of the communal riots and how it affected the common people including the author’s family. Be it any sort of riots or violence the real culprits are never held or punished rather innocent people who don’t have any part to play become victim. We also get to see how the author had an experience with the medical field and what all goes around in the field. The struggle that the author had throughout his life and how he overcomes all these difficulties is exceptional. We also get to see how a religious person turns into a complete atheist.   To know more read ‘Once There Was Me’.                I must agree that this book was an emotional rollercoaster ride and the author has expressed his feeling beautifully. It was really painful to see a small boy getting to experience communal

Palera Dawn Author: A H Washington                 ‘Palera Dawn’ by A H Washington is a book that revolves around Kalera who is very depressed on the death of her mother. Not able to get over this huge loss she attempts suicide as living without her mother any more. But luckily Zoran and Teagen find her and rush her to the hospital. One day after waking up from the therapy suddenly Kalera finds herself in a different place where she thinks she is with Zoran.   To find what happens next read ‘Palera Dawn’                 The plot is well written and I liked the glossary that is provided at the start of the book it makes things easier for the readers. The map is also helpful in imagining the world and I liked the world built in the book. Language is simple and lucid and the narration is well done. The book cover is interesting. The title of the book is apt to the plot.                 Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and fantasy lovers would surely love reading this book. Rat

Baby on Board Author: Sonia Sahijwani Saini Pages: 106                   ‘Baby on Board’ by Sonia Sahijwani Saini is a book wherein author has shared her own experience of planned pregnancy. The author has explained how important it is to plan every step before taking such a big decision of bringing a new life into our life. We also get to see how keeping our health in check is also important. We also get an insight on how the author had planned for the D-Day and people will surely find it very helpful and know exactly what needs and how things need to be planned. To know more read ‘Baby on Board’                 The best part of this book is that it will surely help bring awareness among all about the myths that people have regarding pregnancy. Also, highlights how important it is to make the right choices for things to go right and avoid last minute chaos.                 Language is simple and lucid. The book cover is cute and the title of the book is apt to the plot.  

Short Stories Author: Ashwini Malhotra Pages: 76                   ‘Short Stories’ by Ashwini Malhotra is a collection of 8 short stories. All the 8 stories revolve around day to day life that we experience in our life. I liked how the author has given a different message in all of these stories and the characters are well developed and relatable. The plot of each of these stories teaches us what is currently going on around us and how we usually react to things. Like in one of the stories a protagonist loses his job to which his father tells him something due to which he is motivated and succeeds. In another story we get to see how humans usually are scared of ghosts but are they real?   Some of my favourite stories are as follows: ·          Recession ·          A History Lesson ·          Lights Off ·          Ghost Stories The book cover is simple and the title of the book is simple and apt to the concept of the book. I must say that this book should definitely be

Voices in my Head Author: Yameer Adhar Pages: 296                 ‘Voices in my Head’ by Yameer Adhar is a self help book wherein the author has shared his real life experiences. The very first chapter tells us how we humans are normally inclined towards who we are? What caste, religion, sect we belong to? The author has also described his own experience wherein people had bullied him due to his surname. Author has also told us how we become what we think and the importance of affirmations. We normally think negatively and in turn we get similar kind of experiences. Hence, we should try our best to think positively. Overall, the author has shown us how we ourselves can overcome these problems and create a better world for ourselves and for others. The required weapons to overcome these problems are there within us and we must learn how to use them. To know more read ‘Voices in my Head’.                 I liked how the author has shared his own experiences and even suggested tips

The Ghost of Kyle Sugarbaker Author: Brandon Clarke Pages: 178                 ‘The Ghost of Kyle Sugarbaker’ by Brandon Clarke is a book that revolves around Kyle Sugarbaker. Kyle is a simple and innocent boy who went to Salem High School. He used to maintain a journal wherein he used to express his feelings. One day, he forgets his journal and it gets into wrong hands. Soon, Kyle’s secrets are out and other children start teasing him. There is something bad that someone does due to which Kyle and lost his life. The other story that we follow is that of Zane who has recently joined a new school. He soon starts experiencing some strange things and also sees a ghost of a school going child. What is this secret that Kyle’s journal holds? How did Kyle die? Who is Zane and whose ghost is this that Zane keeps seeing? To know read ‘The Ghost of Kyle Sugarbaker’                 The plot is unique and intriguing. There are times when the readers will leave the readers scared. I have read t