Book Review- River Rule by Ameeta Davis

Book Details-
Book Name- River Rule
Author- Ameeta Davis
Genre- Contemporary/Fantasy Fiction
Pages- 301

Blurb- The jungle is closing in.
First it sends a welcoming party of parakeets.
Next, a garland of disembodied chicken parts.
Finally the tribesmen and their spears arrive demanding human trades of Avi and Una, the property developer’s firstborn grandchildren.
Twice before, the jungle tried to take Una when she took risks.
Twice Avi foiled their attempts.
This time he’s not there — yet she can feel him somewhere near.

River Rule is a dark, urban fantasy, which pivots precariously on the friendship between a boy and girl from different cultural
backgrounds. It deals with deceit and treachery, but it shows that, even when familial unconditional love is withdrawn, strength and kindness can be found elsewhere – even in a jungle.

Review- River Rule is Contemporary/Fantasy fiction written by Ameeta Davis where author serves us intriguing plot with amazing storytelling skills. This book is one of the brilliant thriller i have read by an Indian Author.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is interesting and creates curiosity about it. Cover is alluring and appropriate. Blurb is interesting and attracts readers to pick up the book. Overall, First Impression of this book demands attention of readers.

Language and Narration- Language used by Ameeta is simple yet attractive. Narrating style is commendable and author ends each chapter at such point that readers are forced to turn page after page.

Theme- Theme of this book is varies between Fantasy, Suspense, Love etc. I liked the way author directly came to the main point without wasting time in unnecessary descriptions.

Characterization- Ameeta skillfully writes about her characters and readers can feel the emotion of characters and story through her words. Each character is justified properly.

Storyline and Plot- Plot is unique with detailed description of each and every situation which glue readers with the story. As said earlier, story picks the pace from the first page and readers enjoy every page filled with mystery, suspense and excitement to reveal the truth.

RATINGS-
Book Title and Cover- 4/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 4/5
Storyline and Plot- 3.5/5

Final Rating- 3/5

Overall, River Rule is Multi genre fiction which is perfect blend of Fantasy, Suspense and amazing story telling skills which i am sure will entertain readers.

Book Review- The Last Chai: Bringing the Nation to a Halt by Varun T

Book Details-
Book Name- The Last Chai: Bringing the Nation to a Halt
Author- Varun T
Genre- Crime/Thriller
Pages- 250

Blurb- The year is 2019. The world, as we know today, is not the same anymore. 

Blatant threats of war by ‘world leaders’ is the new normal. Gone are the days when mobilizing armies at borders, or aiming missiles at adversaries, was a rare phenomenon.

With every nation or their allies possessing nuclear weapons, victory through conventional means is no longer possible, paving way for covert warfare to emerge as the preferred weapon. 

New Delhi is an easy target and Doshi, the unassailable supremo of the regime, is on the ‘hit list’. The threat assessment being at an all time high, Ajay Kaamte, the director of SPG (Special Protection Group), is tasked with protecting the PM.

Intelligence claims that the PM is susceptible to cyanide attacks and situation is grim, to say the least. 

Will Doshiji survive to serve another term or will he very soon be having his last chai?

Review- The Last Chai is thriller fiction written by Mr. Varun where author serves us intriguing plot with amazing storytelling skills. This book is one of the brilliant thriller i have read by an Indian Author.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is interesting and creates curiosity about it. Cover is alluring and appropriate. Blurb is interesting and attracts readers to pick up the book. Overall, First Impression of this book demands attention of readers.

Language and Narration- Language used by Mr. Varun is simple yet attractive. Narrating style is commendable and author ends each chapter at such point that readers are forced to turn page after page.

Theme- Theme of this book is strictly thriller. Although it also serves us Suspense, Crime, and other elements. I liked the way author directly came to the main point without wasting time in unnecessary descriptions.

Characterization- Mr. Varun skillfully writes about his characters and readers can feel the emotion of characters and story through his words. Each character is justified properly.

Storyline and Plot- Plot is unique with detailed description of each and every situation which glue readers with the story. As said earlier, story picks the pace from the first page and readers enjoy every page filled with mystery, suspense and excitement to reveal the truth.

RATINGS-
Book Title and Cover- 4/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 4/5
Storyline and Plot- 3.5/5

Final Rating- 3.5/5

Overall, The Last Chai is thriller fiction which is perfect blend of Mystery, Suspense and amazing story telling skills which i am sure will entertain readers. I would recommend this book to readers who read Thriller Fiction.

Book Review- Season of Love presented by Avishek Gupta

Book Details-
Book Name- Season Of Love
Presented by- Avishek Gupta
Genre- Romance/Anthology

Blurb- Seasons keep on changing around us every few months. Our relationships too change the same way all through the year. There are ups and downs, estrangement, loneliness, a sense of foreboding, misunderstanding, but then again, if your love is true, you can cross all hurdles, overcome your differences and be right back in each other's arms. And when that happens, it isn't important which part of the year it is, because for you two, it's of course, the "Season of Love".

This book presents short stories and poems on different aspects of love from 15 talented young authors. So, come, flip through the pages and get ready to fall in love all over again!

Review- Season Of Love  is Anthology fiction presented by Avishek Gupta  and it contains 15 different short stories and poems showing different colours and elements with suspense twists and different emotions. It was light, interesting read and I completed the book in one go.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title " Season Of Love- Volume 1" is intriguing and hints us about the content. Cover is beautiful and comprises of different colours which shows us different stories and emotions. All in all, First Impression of book catches attention of readers.

Language and Narration- Language of the book is simple and easy to comprehend. Narration is decent and hooks readers with the book.

Content- Book contains 15 different short stories and poems. All the stories are written well and each of the story has suspense, different twists and elements which justify the book cover and title. Poems given in the book soothes your heart and compliments the anthology.

This book has power of binding his readers with the book with simple language yet interesting stories. I completed the whole book in one sitting.

Rating- 
Book Cover and Title- 3.5/5 
Language and Narration- 3.5/5 
Content- 3/5

Final Rating- 3/5

Book Review- The Twist of Fate by Anjum Awasthi Malik

Book Details-
Book Name- The Twist of Fate
Author- Anjum Awasthi Malik
Genre- Romance/Fiction
Publisher- Invincible Publishers

Blurb- A young and vivacious girl, Raahi is all set to live her dream in a big city. A cruel twist of fate and her world starts collapsing around her. Aadit, a business analyst in New York, is effervescent and full of life. Or at least that's what he shows to the world, but deep down he is still struggling with his own demons. The fate interweaves their lives together and just when a bond is about to bloom, life throws another curve at them. They start drifting apart completely oblivious to what fate has in store for them. The Twist of Fate is a heartfelt and enamored tale of the entangled emotions of love that promises to keep your eyes glued to its pages.

Review- The Twist of Fate is romance fiction authored by Anjum Awasthi Malik. Author has good story telling skills but the not-so-unique plot makes this book an average read.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is intriguing and attracts readers. Cover is simple and could be improved. Blurb is interesting. Overall First Impression of this book catches the attention  of  readers.

Language and Narration- Author has its own narrating style which i am sure readers will find easy to follow. Language is simple and easy to comprehend. 

Theme- Theme of this book is not new. Although writing style of Anjum and neatly portraited characters keeps you glued with the book.

Storyline and Plot- This book revolves around Aryan and his journey toward love. Story flows well with all the scenes meshed beautifully. Pace of our book is fast enough to keep readers interested. With only 130 pages this book can be a quick read. There are few twists and turns which hooked me till the end. Ending is unpredictable.

RATING-
Book Title and Cover- 3/5
Language and Narration- 3.5/5
Theme- 3/5
Storyline and Plot- 3/5

Final Rating- 3/5

All together The Twist of Fate is old wine in new bottle with Anjums' Writing Style and beautiful portray of characters. I would recommend this book to all the romantic fiction readers.

Book Review- When Love Happens by Manish Kumar

Book Details-
Book Name- When Love Happens
Author- Manish Kumar
Genre- Contemporary Romance Fiction
Publisher- Srishti Publications
Pages- 138

Blurb- True love never dies. It is redefined every time you feel it.

When Nish falls in love, little does he know the impact it is going to have on his life. Hailing from conservative backgrounds, love is nothing less than war with the world for the lover and his beloved. Albeit limited communication, they still dare to dream of a life together. But with the pressure of attaining stability in life, he finds it impossible to chase his dreams endlessly. An unassuming man from a modest background, he fights helplessness and challenges thrown at him by life, only to learn precious life lessons. His faith in God gives him the strength to move on and find his calling in writing and poetry. When Love Happens... is a tale of shattered dreams and redemption, of fear and fortitude and above all, of the indomitable human will.

Review- When Love Happens is brilliant novel by Manish Kumar. With his debut book, Manish serves us inspiring story of Nish and his encounter with love.

Book Cover and Title- Book Cover is appropriate with the content. However, it could be made more attractive. Title is appropriate with the book and creates suspense. Blurb is interesting and attracts readers.

Language and Narration- Language of the book is lucid and rich in vocabulary. Narration is decent and is done in third person narrative. Dialogs are crisp and short. However, there are some editing errors in the book which could be improved in the next edition.

Characterization- Characters are justified properly with more or less depth given to every characters which helps to make this story complex, interesting.

Storyline and Plot- Storyline of the book is interesting with lots of twists and turns throughout the book to keep readers interested in the book. All the scenes are rightly places with exiting and fast paced story.

Plot construction is commendable. Manish Kumar beautifully merges the relatable characters and the story.

Ratings-
Book Cover and Title- 3/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 4/5 
Storyline and Plot- 3.5/5

Final Rating- 3.5/5

Overall, When Love Happens is an interesting yet inspiring story of Love which serves us a beautiful and relatable character with intriguing plot.

I received a free copy from Writersmelon in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Book Review- Hacklyf by Vijay Poudel

Book Details-
Book Name- Hacklyf
Author- Vijay Poudel
Genre- Self Help
Publisher- Invincible Publishers
Pages- 128

Blurb- Hacklyf is an honest attempt to help people who want to live an exceptional life but is clueless amidst all the chaos. It`s an unchallenged fact that "Motivation never lasts", and that is where this book will come in handy. It will provide you with continuous motivation through simple reasoning. A mélange of stories inspired by real-life events and short write-ups which will leave you inspired. There are plenty of activities dispersed throughout the book to help you grasp the ideologies and methodologies better. The writing is simple, crisp and enjoyable even for those who aren't an avid reader. Unveil it and let it transform you.

Review- Hacklyf is Self-Help Non-fiction book by Vijay Poudel which guides us on Change, self acceptance and transformation. This is a  short book which will surely inspire you.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is appropriate with the content. However, Cover could be made more attractive.

Blurb is crisp and fine.

Language and Writing Style- Language used in the book is lucid and easy to comprehend. Writing style of author is simple and easy to follow. 
Though there are few grammatical mistakes, rest is fine.

Content- I loved my time reading this book. Unlike other self help book, this book felt special as author has given real life relatable examples and situations for us to relate with the content.

Quote is given at the end of each chapter which summarises the whole chapter in few words. I liked some of the them.

The book is surely motivating. I loved the way how author gave little examples to simplify the lessons. Reading this book was a soothing and nice experience.

Over all, Hacklyf is a good self help book which guides us about self transformation and motivates you.

I would recommend this book to the readers who enjoy self help books.

Book Review- Then the Door Bell Rang by Capri Jalota

Book Details-
Book Name- Then the Door Bell Rang
Author- Capri Jalota
Genre- Mystery/Thriller
Publisher- Leadstart Publications
Pages- 395

Blurb- One fine morning, Jane wakes up and stands upon the ledge of her 18th floor flat in Dubai Marina. Till a few years back, she was everything that would make anyone jealous – beautiful, rich and successful. But then the wheels of time turned. Today, she is miserable and lonely. Would she get over a deception? Can she forgive herself for deserting a friend? Would she ever find true love? Will karma get the better of her or will life give her another chance to correct the wrongs? 

Then the Doorbell Rang is about Jane’s roller-coaster journey as she explores the mystical phenomenon called Life.

Review- Then the Door Bell Rang is mystery thriller written by Capri Jalota where author serves us intriguing plot with amazing storytelling skills.

Book Title and Cover- Book Title is interesting and creates curiosity about it. Cover is alluring and appropriate. Blurb is interesting and attracts readers to pick up the book. Overall First Impression of this book demands attention of readers.

Language and Narration- Language used is simple yet attractive. Narrating style is commendable and author ends each chapter at such point that readers are forced to turn page after page. Although Language and Narrating style is decent, story is slow paced in first half. In second half, story picks up the pace.

Characterization- Author skillfully writes about his characters and readers can feel the emotion of characters and story through his words. Each character is justified properly.

Storyline and Plot- Plot is unique with detailed description of each and every situation which glue readers with the story. As said earlier, story is slow paced until first half which can turn off readers. After second half story picks the pace and readers enjoy every page filled with mystery, suspense and excitement to reveal the truth.

RATINGS-
Book Title and Cover- 4/5
Language and Narration- 3/5
Characterization- 4/5
Storyline and Plot- 3.5/5

Final Rating- 3.5/5