4 stars
I enjoyed the story as second-chance romances are some of my favorites. Aariyan Ranjan is making his name in the hotel business, and Varini Iyengar is a doctor who has worked hard through a difficult start to life to find a place where she belongs. Her best friend is Aariyan's sister, so they've known each other most of their lives. However, there's always at least one person in a relationship who makes a huge mistake that makes it hard to come back from it. Yet, when they're both faced with circumstances that bring them to an arranged marriage, there is hope on both sides that something will get them to a place where they want to be. Of course, throughout the story, things are said, feelings are hurt, and actions are taken that could cause them to lose each other for good.I have to say that I love that the story was written about a society about which I know little. The index for the reader was excellent in its explanations, and it made following the endearments and the religious aspects of the story so much easier. It's not always easy to use when an index is separate from a story, especially in ebooks. But it was such a helpful tool.
Also, dual point of view really made it easier to read in this instance because the way the characters played off of each other helped with the interpretations.
It's a beautiful love story unfolding in front of the reader. There's a lot of realization on each character's part as they face the hardships thrown at them. And as much as you watch them stumble, you hope there will be something that gives them that extra push. The twists are heartbreaking, and there are areas that become emotional, especially when truths are told and secrets are revealed. And that is what makes up a good story.
If I could caution the author, I would suggest she doesn't write in omniscient POV. I found it confusing and considered giving the book a lower star value because of it. If the story is taking place from dual POVs, make a cleans separation between them so the reader remembers who is speaking. There were several times I had to go back and reread portions of the story to figure out when the POV changed. If the reader has to reread to clear confusion, there's a problem with the writing. Also, run-on sentences had me rereading for the same reasons. Punctuation is key for clarification. Find a good editor, and make sure the sentences are interpreted the way they are meant to be. I gave 4 stars for story and content. Much of it was new to me, and I love learning new things. Different societies are what makes the world an interesting place to live.
Reviewed by The Magic of Books Reviewer Dawn
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