** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘Milli Meet Miss Lilly: The Two Women In My Life’ by actor turned author Anuj Tikku brings an insight to the world of fashion designers. It is a short and crisp triangular love story between a mortal couple and a mannequin. Though the core plot is wildly fictional but it has a psychic side as well. The frustrations from Dev's profession gets him into such stress that he discovers a silent emotional bond with a latex made female body called Lilly, keeping aside his blood and flesh partner Milli. It is perhaps Lilly's dumbness what brings Dev closer to her which slowly turns to an obsession. Poor Milli.  Though there are editing mistakes throughout the book, but the wilderness of the story kept us glued till the end. We would like to wish Mr. Tikku, the author, all the very best for his future writing stints. Readers looking for adult contents, would land up on the right plane.  Our overall rating: ...

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** The first thing which I loved about this book is its cover. There is a lovely tagline which is written in an epistolary style. Also the simplicity of the cover design rightly captures the tone of the book.  The book title is equally catchy and strokes a warmth in reader's mind. Coming to the contents, Ian Pinto did a satisfactory job. 50 poems wrapped in style. To quote the poet himself, "Poetry is the language of the intuitive spirit." From the cover page though it may seem to be a book of letters, but when the contents unveil, readers will be surprised to find it to be a poetry compilation. Some of my favourites are - Faith, Dawn, Mary, Death, Beguiled and When I met Jesus.  Only recommendation for his next book would be to make it a little thicker content-wise, so that a reader can spend few evenings with it. For me, I just finished it over a single coffee. We would like to wish Ian, the young ...

  Who is Pradnya Kulkarni in daily life? Starting from birth to marriage every woman has to play different roles in her whole life. Yes, I'm a  daughter, sister, wife, daughter-in-law & a mother. Apart from household chores which is an integral part of every woman's life I'm an author. I'm a nature lover. And most of my write ups portray my love for nature. Watching birds and butterflies through my window with a cup of hot tea is my favorite pastime. I love to capture the beauty of nature in my mobile camera. Whether it is beautiful sunrise or sunset, different shades of sky or different phases of moon I love to capture every little thing related to natural beauty. On weekends I love to prepare different dishes for my family & to spend a good time with them. I'm a  jolly & kindhearted woman.  My principle is 'Be kind, spread happiness & live peacefully'. What are your recently published books? My recently published books are 'Majestic...

** Thanks to the author for gifting us a Kindle copy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Anuj Tikku's books always come with a difference from the mass publications. This too is no exception. "Shankaracharya : Spilling Holy Blood" is a dark religious novel which claims to expose a lot of politics behind holy temples. Well, I am not here to comment on the right or wrong information brought to light in this book, but from a purely literary standpoint Anuj Tikku has mastered the art of storytelling. He knows how to keep readers glued from cover to last page. The cover image of a Kapalik or Chandal and such a bold title create the right mix of curiosity and adamance for a reader to start eyeing through the lines. We will wait to read his next book for sure. Overall, we would like to rate the book as 3.5*/5*.  All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to the author for gifting us a Kindle copy of the book for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** You & Me Are "Imperfectly Perfect" by T Shree is the second book from the You & Me Series by author T Shree. It is a wonderful contemporary novel on romance and relationships. T Shree already created ripples through the previous title and this comes like an ice-cream topping.  My liking for the book starts with the character naming - Itisha. She is the female lead of the novel. The character arc is beautifully built and is very realistic. I mean that's how a normal blood-and-bone person would react to in hours of distress. Abhimanyu, the male lead, is also complemented well to make a couple, who are not larger than life.  Loved the book title too. Let's not discuss the story and be a spoilsport. Only low scorrer for me is the book cover, but can be ignored keeping in mind the quality of contents. Our rating...

  ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Seldom you find a fiction which touches culture, ancient history, treasure hunt and suspense simultaneously with equal significance. ‘The Kingdom of God’ by Niranjan Mudholkar is one such rare example. The book title is so apt and so are the character namings which are immensely relevant to their character arcs, helping readers to connect the missing dots.  Since the book is written in the backdrop of ancient India, it is going to expose a lot of facts which many of us did not know. Not sure, how much research went behind the background work of this novel, but author has mastered the art of keeping his readers glued to the context and believe them being true.  The book cover art and font are quite apt. Copy editing quality could have been a little better. We would like to wish Mr. Niranjan Mudholkar, the author, all the very best for his future writing stint. A must-read for anyone who is looking...

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Seldom you find a book which touches a story and harsh reality simultaneously. ‘Airport Kabul’ by Anuj Tikku is one such rare example. The plot is set in the backdrop of the Taliban siege of Kabul and how a poor Afghan family escapes the terror struck country. A thrilling ride awaits you. Take a grab and enjoy the weekend with this filmy novel.  Since the book is written from a feminist standpoint, as a woman reader I tend to strike an immediate chord with the protagonist Hasija.  The book cover looks a little cluttered to me, however the background image is apt.  We would like to wish Mr. Tikku, the author, all the very best for his future writing stints.    Our overall rating: 4*/5*. All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘You'll Always Be My Favorite "What If"’ by T Shree is the first book of You and Me Series started by author. The plot presents a love story with perfect mix of anticipation, turmoil and romance. Who has seen the future? No one! But we must listen to our hearts, come what may on way. That's the message author wants to spread through the book. After a long time I enjoyed reading a full length novel that touched my dormant feelings for someone. Well, that nails the author's success. Narration style is quite absorbing. However, the editing quality could have been a little to ensure smooth reading experience. We would like to wish T Shree, the author, all the very best for her future endeavors. Our overall rating: 4*/5*. All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘Death Served Cold’ by corporate turned author Sourabh Mukherjee brings an insight to the world of dark feminism. It's a continuum of short narratives based on real incidents; and is thus listed under 'Non fiction' category. Women assassins, over the decades, who have committed world's brutalest murders, have found a corner in Sourabh's latest title. With the advent of technology, research has become quite easy these days and the reason of bringing this point in our review is the extensive details provided by author, supporting each narrative and involved characters. Readers would be left chilled to read the brutalities or coldness with which those murders were committed.  Narration style is also quite absorbing. However, the cover page could have been lot better. It does not appeal to us!  We would like to wish Mr. Mukherjee, the author, all the very best for his future writing stints. Read...

Thanks to our reviewer Satabdi for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Soul Curry is a potpourri of emotions, thoughts, and feelings. The author has a keen eye for detail and has woven her observations into poetry and prose with great care.  The common thread among all the poems, personal essays, and stories is the author's positive outlook. Even when she's talking of tragic events or injustices, she adds a hopeful note. She appears to be looking forward, ready to forgive and forget. I loved that about this book! The collection of poems --both free verse and rhyming verse -- is of high quality and offers deep insights. The author has the skill to turn the mundane into something magical and ethereal. Each poem reveals something new about the way the author thinks and how she views the world around her. She can be a passive observer, recording events and behavior without comment. Or she can subtly insert her opinion into her observations.  She talks about a variety of t...

 ** Thanks to our reviewer Teekay for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** ‘Soul Curry’ by Shikha Gupta is a collection of contemporary poems and anecdotes (or blogs). The contents are just what a modern reader looks for - a freeflowing verse, gradual tipping and short length. As they say, writing has undergone changes over the last few decades. So, is the pattern of reading. While reading a book, majority of the readers nowadays prefer quick reads instead of slow-paced lengthy pieces. ‘Soul Curry’ addresses this very need for readers like me.  As the title suggests, all the pieces touch our souls, swirling our thoughts on various societal taboos and conservations too.  Overall, I would like to rate the book as 4*/5*. This monsoon weekend, go ahead and pick up this fodder to satiate your grey cells. All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to our reviewer Tamal Kanti for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** It needs a near perfect writing skill to pull off the emotions and thoughts of a human soul. Author Shikha Gupta proved her mettle in this regard and pulled off a great book named ‘Soul Curry’. The book consists of two major sections - poetry and prose of which poetry touched my heart the most. I am not a regular poetry reader, but Shikha's lyrical representations made me read it in a single breath. Proses are more like blogs than fully knitted stories, but the glimpses of society captured in her plots is worth mentioning. Literoma did a fabulous job in compiling the best of her blogs and publish in the form of a book with such a bright cover. I am not going to disclose the full contents here as part of my review. What touched me most is that how the books brings out a lot about human attributes, how different people respond to crisis situations and how their journey of life take different cours...

 ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Seldom you find a book which touches fiction and philosophy simultaneously with equal ease. ‘Soul Curry’ by blogger turned author Shikha Gupta is one such rare example. Since the book is written in a lucid language, the reader will tend to strike an immediate chord with the author. The vibrant book cover is equally eye catching.  Ever since the book opens, the readers will be embarked on a modern retelling of deep-rooted philosophy and human emotions.  We would like to wish Shikha Gupta, the author, all the very best for her future writing stints. A must-read for anyone who is looking out for some positive vibe amidst the present, ongoing testing phase of the world.    Our overall rating: 5*/5*. All the Literoma reviews are available at our page:- https://literomagroup.blogspot.com/

 ** Thanks to the author for sharing a Kindle copy for review. ** ** Thanks to our reviewer for reviewing the book on behalf of Literoma. ** Book Title: Blahman and the Terrifying Terror of Jesica Author: Srijan Kabra Language: English Category: Comic Fiction Type: Graphic Novella No of pages: <100 Genre: Fantasy Target Readers: Kids below 10 years Well Blahman is back with his superpowers and a deadly clash with Jesica, the lady don! I remember reading Srijan's previous book and this being sort of a continuation of the previous story. This one too ends on an open note, so readers can very well expect his next graphic novel coming sometime in future. The best part of the book which I feel is the fun filled imageries of a kid, especially the characterization of Mathematics Monster. It seems the kid has phobia for Maths & Science, which perhaps is getting reflected through such monstrous representations. It has a deep psychological connect with the author's mind. Right you...

Mrudul is still my best friend and confidante….. It is nine in the morning and the crowd outside the courtroom building is already buzzing with people. In poetic verse I would say the crowd was like those crystal raindrops protesting to join the ocean. The lawyers are surrounded by the petitioners and respondents……why only them, it can also be their relatives sounding loud and looking disquieted. The court opens at ten, so I settle down on the bench under the Gulmohar tree adorned with dazzling red flowers matching the rage which is waging a war deep down my heart. The six month old plays on my lap as if amused to think what might be going through the mother’s mind. But her silence and smile doesn’t last long. She starts wailing. Removing my sari a little I lift my blouse and my netted black bra with a red outline, which he always said beckoned him. I hold the baby to my chest. She starts suckling. And then I see him. Alighting from his Sedan he walks straight towards the entry gate,...