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Book Review: The Luminosity of Energy by Vidya Math

The Luminosity of Energy follows Diya, whose ordinary life takes an unexpected turn after encountering an attractive man BEN. This event propels her into a new and multifaceted arena. The story has more than one timelines. She met Ben and a few more men during an energy crystal conference. As Diya acquaints with fellow men, she develops bonding only with Ben. However, as the book travels back in time, Diya remembers it was 18 years ago when Diya and Ben were lovers. They didn’t go together. However, their relationship didn’t see the good light at the end of the tunnel. What transpires that…is given in the fascinating narrative where a young woman chugs towards mid age with regrets and time whiled away in futility in pursuit of love. The story is, of course, about past events, thus it’s said in the book "blast from the past" triggers memories of a more magical time, contrasting with her current routine. Many readers have described the novel as "meaningful and heart-to...

Book Review – Rainbow after the Storm: Purnima's Biography

“Rainbow after the Storm” is a powerful and heartfelt biography that chronicles the life of Purnima — a woman who battles through adversity, pain, and loss to emerge as a symbol of hope and courage. The title aptly reflects her journey: a stormy past marked by hardship, followed by the rainbow of renewal and strength for a better tomorrow. The biography opens with Purnima’s early life in India, highlighting her roots, family values, and the initial dreams she cherished. As the narrative progresses, the reader is drawn into the emotional turbulence she faces — whether personal loss, societal challenges, or inner struggles. What stands out is not just the gravity of her hardships, but her remarkable ability to rise above them with grace and determination. The writing is lucid and emotionally rich, painting vivid pictures of Purnima’s experiences across three countries – India, Scotland, and China. The author does a commendable job in balancing emotional depth with narrative pace, ensur...

Book Review: 3x3x3 by Sharada Kolluru

3x3x3 by Sharada Kolluru is a fascinating crime thriller with a gamut of themes that are inevitably intertwined amidst its cast of characters that hail from various backdrops of life. So far the novel has garnered attention from hardcore crime thriller readers, and is well-received among them. Usually thrillers with murder and crime angles are fast-paced, however this novel with stretching over 400 pages is optimally chugging ahead, with no hurried twists and plots. Sharada has kept the characters in close loop, though they are as different as earth from the sky. In total three main characters, along with a long list of auxiliary characters, that ultimately drives the plotline to its final climax of sheer and unpredictable twits. Once in the book, there is hardly look back, fast-paced narrative, engaging storyline, and unexpected twists will keep readers on the tenterhooks. It can be concluded before finishing the book as a captivating murder mystery with a cinematic quality, effecti...