I enjoyed how the author layered Preeti and Mother’s stories, and it felt natural for them to accept each other. Most children go through a period where they do not connect with their parents, whether because of religion, self-identity, or many other reasons. Towards the end, a touching moment allows Preeti to understand her mother better. However, as the story continues, the author artfully reveals that Preeti’s Mother has a past and truly understands Preeti as her daughter. I appreciated the onerous relationship between Preeti and her Mother.
However, when the major incident does occur, Preeti does her best to be there for her family at the same time, she starts to reconnect with her culture. Preeti feels vulnerable that she could not be the perfect daughter as her sister-in-law. The protagonist is torn between living her life on her terms, appeasing her parents, and being a dutiful daughter. Some of the heavy themes in this book are self-acceptance and dealing with loss, especially grief. I am glad I came back, and this book did not become a DNF ( Did Not Finish).
The cover was beautiful, and the description “a family tragedy beckons a first-generation immigrant to the city of her birth, where she grapples with her family’s past in search of where she truly belongs.” How could I say no! I started the book and realized it was heavy, so I told myself to read an easy book and come back later. I initially brought this book as soon as it became available on Amazon. How long did it take me to read this book: Approximately Two Weeks
Stand Alone, Series, or Other: Stand Alone
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