Thursday 30 November 2017

You came like hope - Jyoti Arora

After Lemon Girl and Dream’s sake comes You came like hope from Jyoti Arora, a novelist and blogger from Ghaziabad, India. She is a Post Graduate in English Literature and Applied Psychology. Jyoti has developed books for kids and abridged 24 famous English novels like Jane Eyre, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn etc.,

In you came like hope, Jyoti has tried to show a different side of domestic abuse, not the usual kind of women abused. The underlying plot of this seemingly simple love story is the tale of a married man, a supposedly good man, really very good enough to not understand the evil designs of a woman. This woman is a spoilt child knowing not what she really wants, and ends up marrying the good man without an iota of why. What happens is a grave mishap, not one actually, several, one after the other. The man doesn’t understand what to do, and actually reaches the maximum limits of his patience, and his reaction costs him and his family dearly.

Cut to the story of Peehu, the younger twin of Pakkhi. Though the twins are absolutely identical in their looks, they are chalk and cheese when it comes to their attitude in life. While Pakkhi is more smarter or more focused and chooses Uday, who completely adores and admires her, Peehu is full of remorse over an incident, that doesn’t sound that strong enough to make her insecure and lacking in confidence. Meanwhile an accident causes Pakkhi’s death and makes Peehu take her place without a choice, in fact it is a misunderstanding of the people around her.

The author explores Peehu's doubts and her confronting of the bitter truth and coming out of it. Meanwhile Adih, his issues, his niece, his family’s woes are brought out. In many ways the two complement each other. But well there are several things that throw spanners to spoil the possibility of a sweet and chocolaty love story between them.

Who or what are these wrenches and what happens to Peehu and Adi? Is there any hope for people who become victims to highhanded people who make others dance to their whims and fancies? To know more please grab your copy of you came like hope.

A fast paced quick read, this is a love story narrated in a simple style that can go a long way in giving you hope.

Friday 17 November 2017

Mamá Graciela’s Secret by Mayra Calvani

I am so happy to review this beautifully illustrated book for tiny tots. The story and the illustrations are both as sweet and beautiful as fresh air. The plot is quite appealing to the palate, set in a beautiful island and served with yummy fried food that are loved by all the islanders. 

I love cats and Sheila Fein has illustrated each cat uniquely, in fact Mama Graciela's face slightly resembles her cats after they start invading her restaurant. 


Mayra Calvani introduces the problem, the stakeholders, the only visible solution, and the possible influences towards making the right decision, step by step. Though a very short story, the plot has several messages, like love for animals, love for people more than things, a peculiar problem, and the problem solving technique. Very crisp and fresh, I would recommend this book to kids in the age group of 6-10 also.


Publication date: October 10, 2017
Written by Mayra Calvani
Illustrated by Sheila Fein
MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing
www.maclaren-cochranepublishing.com
36 pages, 3-7 year olds

Reading guide at: www.MayrasSecretBookcase.com
Book info:
ISBN: HC 978-1-365-86153-6
SC 978-1-365-86155-0
ISBN Dyslexic Font Version:
DY HC 978-1-365-86154-3 DY SC 978-1-365-86156-7 

Tuesday 14 November 2017

Cover Reveal

~ Cover Reveal ~


Title: You Came Like Hope
Author: Jyoti Arora
Word length: 53,000 words
Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Contemporary Romance


Blurb:
Peehu:
“I heard them mourn my death. I lay in the next room. Motionless, silent, and staring at the ceiling.”
Adih:
“When it comes to a broken person, some of them are expert at blinding you. Spend an entire evening with such a person, but you may still not know how he is crushing inside.”
Uday:
“Who would say no to him? He is smart, intelligent, super handsome, rich, suave and sophisticated. He’s perfect!”
Pooja:
“Pooja gave no explanation. She asked no forgiveness. She just arrived in his home, resenting him for being her husband.”
Arunav:
“He had smiled as if nothing was wrong.
He had behaved as if he still had his dreams and hopes.
He had pretended as if it didn’t hurt.
But it did.”
Does Destiny hold the key to our happiness?
Is it always the feeble that is the victim?
Love can be the embrace of heaven. But what happens when it unleashes hellfire?
Lose yourself in the intense narrative of You Came Like Hope as it unleashes a rollercoaster of emotions, uncovers some bitter truths, challenges widespread prejudices, and forces you to reconsider your beliefs.

Releasing on 23rd November 2017!

About the Author:
Jyoti Arora is a novelist and blogger from Ghaziabad. You Came Like Hope is her third novel, coming after Dream’s Sake and Lemon Girl. She is Post Graduate in English Literature and Applied Psychology. Besides reading and writing novels, Jyoti enjoys checking out latest technological innovations, watching movies, and listening to old Bollywood songs.