ANGEL

by SUSMITHA MANASA G B

Born and raised in London, Maanvi has always found comfort in the pages of both Western and Indian literature, bridging the gap between her metropolitan upbringing and her cultural roots. Her heart first broke when she realized that her love for Rasin, her childhood friend, was unrequited. Steeling herself against further heartache, she swears off love entirely, only to have her resolve shaken by the unexpected demands of family duty and political alliances. Her father, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has decided her she is to marry Adithya, the son of the Telangana Chief Minister, a former friend who once betrayed her deeply. As Maanvi and Adithya enter a marriage of convenience, the ceremonial threads of their union begin to unravel, revealing hidden secrets and the potential for a new, transformative love.
Set against the vibrant and tumultuous backdrop of political ambition and cultural heritage, "Angel" weaves a tale of rediscovery and reconciliation. This book is a vibrant call to those who have not lost faith in the magic of profound connections. It challenges the reader to believe in the enduring power of love, suggesting that sometimes the right person isn't the one we've been seeking, but the one we've known all along. It's a reminder that fairy tales do not merely exist in the ephemeral—they thrive in the persistence of those who dare to love unconditionally.
Love is indeed in the air; it only requires the courage to breathe it in and embrace it, regardless of the outcome. This book is a heartfelt testament to the relentless pursuit of love—a journey for those who understand that to find a love that is truly out of this world, one must never stop believing.

318 pages, Paperback

Published August 6, 2024

Reviews

[Bryan Heng · Rating 3 out of 5]

I generally felt that the plot was pretty predictable after Jay’s death. When Jay was introduced, I thought he could be the main villain of the story, but he was murdered in the following chapter, which was a bit anticlimactic. The characters in the story were all from rich families, and there were parts where I couldn't relate to them. For example, betting against each other on their made-up games.

For a romance novel, Adithya is written too perfectly to the point that it’s unrealistic. Apart from being born in a powerful and rich family, he could speak multiple languages, was musically talented, cook amazingly well, run his own successful business with one of his clients being the president of Russia, and having the power to (most probably) kill anyone for Maanvi’s sake. Adithya’s obsession and love for Maanvi was also too repetitive throughout the story, so that I felt adding the perfume backstory seems kinda redundant.

Hey Susmitha, I hope you don't take my criticisms too badly, writing a book was never easy and I could tell that you put in a lot of effort to write Angel. As an international reader, I was able to get to know your culture and tradition through your book. There were also certain parts of the story which I found to be genuinely funny and relatable. It was great meeting you in Goa, and I look forward to reading your 2nd book :)

[Ramakrishna Appicharla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not really a fan of teen/young adult fiction. Author's writing style is nice but I couldn't connect with any of the characters or the story. It's too difficult to imagine the complex emotions like love and PTSD from the perspective of filthy rich characters that are presented in the book. It would have been more relatable if the characters are from a more humble background. Sometimes the writing is too cheesy to my liking. I guess the fans of young adult fiction, romance genres loving this book...