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Genre:  Mystery, drama, thriller Author:  Sidney Sheldon Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ “ Business is a game, played for fantastic stakes, and you’re in competition with experts. If you want to win, you have to learn to be a master of the game ” I always knew how big an author Sidney Sheldon was. But as a teen, I was not supposed to read his books. You know… Because of the adult content. So like any other good teenager, I read his books in secrecy. And this book was my first act of reading-stealth (I know that’s not a real term. But you know what I’m saying, right?). In short, if I were Ginny Weasley, this book would be Tom Riddle’s Diary that opened a Chamber of Secrets into Sidney Sheldon’s World. Master of the Game is a book about passion, business and family drama of the highest esteem. A story that talks of four generations of the McGregor/Blackwell family that dealt with diamond trading. Jamie McGregor, a diamond prospector, goes to South Africa on a quest for diamonds and rises to power after a

  Two demons, bound by love As sweet as hatred’s hold As passionate as flames, As eternal as cold. Their love, a force that even gods fear Painful and powerful as a drop of tear. In fierce, they entwine, A bond inexplicably divine. In shadows deep, they dance and play A faith that never shall betray. A choice that never shall falter, An oath at doom’s altar. Let the demons love and rive For, in hell’s embrace, they shall revive                                          - Sea Boy and Juniper *** Click  here  for the Instagram post. Click  here  for my Instagram profile. Click  here  for my Goodreads profile. Click  here  for my Pinterest profile.

  Genre:  Mystery, Drama Author:  Shivani Malhotra Before I proceed with the book review, I would like to apologise to the author, Shivani Malhotra, for the late submission. The delay was due to some personal reasons. I am terribly sorry. Content Warning: The book contains sensitive content. If you are someone who’s going through emotional or mental trauma, read the book after you feel like you are ready to pick it up. Acquainting with someone is no big deal. An acquaintance with trust is what makes a bond. Trust seals belief, safety and comfort. But when that trust in someone significant breaks down, will one break along? Letters from a Dead Girl is a story about the mystery behind the death of Simran, a smart and bold college student. To puzzle things out more, after her death, Simran’s friends and family receive letters from her. Determined to solve the mystery, Simran’s brother takes every step to uncovering the truth. The answer to the question: Was it really a suicide? If yes, wh

Hi there! If this is your first time here, welcome to my blog, let me introduce myself. If you already know me, let me remind you of my existence 😂 🍁 I am Shreeja. I live in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. I love to read, write and binge-watch movies and series. I also have a bookstagram account (Account in Instagram that talks about books). Do check it out if you can find time. 🍁 I launched my blog account back in 2020. But, within a year, I went missing for a while for personal reasons. I was in need of mental peace, without which even reading seemed hard and forced. 🍁 Now that I am back with, what I believe, a good state of mind and soul, let's talk books. Since I have a lot of catching up to do, let's connect as well. In comments or DM, whichever works for you. 🍁 I know it's not gonna be easy to get back to the progress I was in. But I will try and give my best to do what I love without fearing judgement. I believe in myself. I hope you'd give me some love and supp

Genre: Children’s book Author: Ruskin Bond Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was first introduced to Ruskin Bond in the Reading Comprehension section of my English exam. The passage spoke about how he launched his book and distributed signed copies after. I thought the whole thing was made up. A British descent named Ruskin “Bond” who writes stories based in India! Everything about it seemed made-up for the kid in me. Had I read a different passage about him, would I have picked up his books sooner? The Blue Umbrella is the story of Binya, a little girl who exchanges her lucky leopard’s claw pendant for a pretty blue umbrella that is more of a prized possession than a useful one. She, a little girl, takes it along with her everywhere she goes and everyone who sees the umbrella envies her. There is a person ( Ram Bharosa)  in the village who does more than just envy her. What happens to the umbrella? Will Binya lose it or have it forever? What is so special about this umbrella that it deserves a bo

Genre: Romance Author: Rohit Sharma Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The truth is, everyone, no matter how rich or poor he is, is skirmishing with this battle called life. Whether we win it or lose it, depends upon if we surrender, or we stay strong and positive.” Love is something that means different things to different people. But no, it is not an illusion. Love, to me, is magic. It has the power and force that science cannot explain. Power and force to create, destroy, survive, and thrive. It could be your dream or your nightmare or mere sight. What is it to you, is up to you to decide. Moving on from that serious intro, tell me, have you ever wished for the beads of your dupatta to get caught in some guy’s watch or bracelet? Have you wondered why you have never bumped into a guy and let your books fall so that you both could pick them up in slow motion? Yeah, I know da. Me too! Well, here’s a story that made me wonder why I hadn’t tried the Titanic Suicide scene yet. (Jk. I did not wonder t