About the Book
Book: After Life
Author: Gayle Forman
Publisher: Harper Collins
Price: Rs 699/-
After Life by Gayle Forman
After Life is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that explores the fragile boundary between life and death, The story follows Amber Crane, who, after supposedly dying seven years ago, mysteriously returns to her family, friends, and community. Her sudden reappearance sends shockwaves through their lives, forcing them to confront their grief, memories, and unresolved emotions. But the biggest mystery remains: why has Amber been given this miraculous second chance?
Forman masterfully combines elements of realism with the supernatural, creating an emotionally gripping narrative that is both heart-wrenching and full of hope. Through Amber’s journey, the novel examines themes of love, loss, second chances, and the impact one person can have on the world. The writing is deeply immersive, drawing readers into Amber’s disoriented perspective as she navigates a world that has moved on without her.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its richly developed characters. From Amber’s grieving mother to her former boyfriend and even strangers who were briefly touched by her existence, each character adds depth to the story. Forman’s prose is poignant, capturing the rawness of emotions with a lyrical touch that makes the book difficult to put down.
Ultimately, After Life is a moving exploration of what it means to live, love, and let go. It is a beautifully crafted novel that stays in the mind long after the final page, reaffirming Forman’s ability to tell stories that resonate on a deeply human level.
About the Book
Book: The Rose Bargain
Author: Sasha Peyton Smith
Publisher: Hapercollins
Price: Rs 499/-
Sasha Peyton Smith’s The Rose Bargain
The Rose Bargain is a historical fiction and dark fantasy novel set in Victorian England. The story follows Lady Ivy Benton as she enters a high-stakes competition for the hand of a fae prince, a marriage that could save her family from ruin. However, beneath the glamour of ballroom dances and whispered courtly intrigues lies a sinister truth: every bargain with the immortal Queen Moryen demands a steep price.
Ivy’s journey is filled with tension, danger, and unexpected alliances, particularly with Prince Emmett, the enigmatic brother of her intended. As she navigates the treacherous world of the fae, she unearths secrets that threaten not just her heart but the fate of England itself. The novel paints a haunting picture of a society willing to trade pieces of themselves for power and privilege, echoing themes of sacrifice and ambition.
Sasha Peyton Smith masterfully crafts an eerie fae lore into the rigid expectations of Victorian high society, creating a setting that feels both enchanting and unsettling. Ivy is a compelling heroine-bold, intelligent, and determined to uncover the truth, even when it puts her in grave danger.
Perfect for readers who love dark fairy tales, courtly drama, and strong heroines, The Rose Bargain is a story that stays with readers long after the final page.
