After Reunion made us fall in love with Rey and his SP Saab, Maya, I was damn curious ki ab kya? But this book? OMG. Unputdownable.
This story hooks us from the very first page. An actor’s scandal leaked. The Prime Minister's sudden health crisis. A list of potential candidates shortlisted. And one by one, they get murdered. The suspect. Sanchit, the hot favorite for the PM’s post.
Maya, now an SSP, as sharp, bold and badaas as ever, gets called in by the CBI to take over the case. Also, Rey is brought in to clean up Sanchit’s mess. And again, Rey and Maya are on opposite sides, playing a chess game. Tu ek move, main counter move. Now begins a cat n mouse game of suspense, crime, political drama, n power play. And the chemistry between our leads. Crackling 🥵.
I was so happy to see how beautifully Rey and Maya’s relationship has evolved. From their flirty banter to their emotional dependence on the other, they really are the yin to each other’s yang. But when their love & loyalty are tested, tempers flare leading to hurtful words being spoken, that breaks something between them. Maya’s shock and guilt are no match for Rey’s silence. His heartbreak, pain, and vulnerability were laid bare in that quiet moment of silence, making me wanna hug him. 😞 Suvi, I was gutted to see them apart. I want them back together in the next one.
As someone who grew up reading murder mysteries, I soaked this one up. The plot, the setting, the characters, the pacing, the serpentine twists… it was all next level. I was constantly guessing, doubting, eliminating the suspects. And when the killer was finally revealed, I was like WHAT? 😱 No way I could have guessed the culprit and the motive.
Hats off to Suvi for this nail-biting finish. But wait, picture abhi baaki hai doston. The book comes full circle, starting and ending with the said actor. I can’t wait to see what Suvi delivers in her next. But knowing her, I know, I’m again gonna go like What? How? No way... 🤷
If thrillers are your jam, read this ASAP guys.
PS: Sanchit n Sarojini’s arc, superb. I hope they’re in the next.