Saturday 7 May 2016

Book Review: Like A Love Song

Author: Nikita Singh
Publisher: Harper Collins India
Published: 2016
Pages: 270
Price: Rs. 175/-
My ratings: ☆☆☆☆

Nikita Singh has always been my favorite. She has been my lady love for a long time now. Known for writing books at a fast pace, she writes yet very effluent. Her plots never fail to charm me and her books reflect her personality. "Like a Love Song," is my second favorite book by Nikita Singh (first one being Right Here Right Now). It had been long enough that I did not pick any good book & finally I'm satisfied. The ride from the beginning to the end of the book had been amazing altogether. The book is written in five parts and the story is fast enough. There was no point in the book where I got bored.

"SPOILER AHEAD !!!"
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The story revolves around a girl named Maahi who is basically clueless about herself. She is smitten by her boyfriend Kishan who really does not treat her well. She ultimately part her way with him and comes back to her hometown where she meets a very charming and a young lady Laila. Laila and Maahi ends up being good friends while working in a coffee shop. Still trying to hide from her past demons she finds peace in baking and working at a coffee shop. Later in the story, she manages to find a little sprinkle of romance and falls in love with Siddhant who often visits her at the coffee shop. The story hits a mountain when Maahi's past knocks at her door. Kishan tries getting back with her. He indulges Maahi into the web of his words & she ends up committing a mistake. She kisses him (oops!) Siddhant decides to move away after getting acknowledged about her mistake.

The tortures from the past & heart- break comes to the present rushing. After all this time, Maahi tries getting back to her senses and swears on being a strong woman. A woman that does not need a man to keep her happy. She follows her dream and opens a bakery with Laila which meets an ultimate success. She finally peruse what she always wanted, something that would keep her happy for life.

The title of the book "Like A Love Song" is very interesting in itself. The protagonist's love never uses different names to call her. He everytime takes her name with a different intensity and emotion that it hears like a love song to her.

The Good:

The story is inspiring. It revolves around a type of girl that would inspire every other girl. It's way above a normal love story. The title is a 100 on 100 thing. It has a deep meaning. The plot of the book is prolific.

Concept of culinary arts (baking) in the book makes it much more interesting.

The-not-so-good:

Why did Maahi & Siddhant had to part their ways? *sobs*

I found the ending bit unsatisfying.
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At the end, my friend, I will surely recommend this book. It is hilarious, it is warming, it is gratifying & it is easy to read. Take it on a ride, enjoy!

(GOSH, LAILA WAS MY FAVORITESTESTEST CHARACTER)

Hope the review helps. Till then, keep reading & breathe in books!

Toodles! (: