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MIRZA SAHIBA KABIR
Chaotic people. Half-healed wounds. And a girl who claims she doesn’t believe in love—yet finds herself waiting anyway.
SAHIBA lives in Delhi with her Beeji, her sarcasm, and a solid reputation for never losing a fight—verbal or otherwise.
KABIR arrives from London with charm, ambition, and a knack for getting into trouble.
Both waited, but neither believed they’d meet again. Certainly not like this. Not with a kidnapping attempt, a crazy tuk tuk ride, old betrayals, and the most chic grandmother who refuses to age as her age-mates do—that is, quietly and without drama.
Between frisky banter, impossible parents, half-truths, and a love story that keeps dodging labels, their lives begin to tangle in ways that are hard to name but harder to ignore.
Witty, messy, and quietly tender, this is a story about the families we fight, the ones we choose, and the people who show up when we least expect them.
SAHIBA lives in Delhi with her Beeji, her sarcasm, and a solid reputation for never losing a fight—verbal or otherwise.
KABIR arrives from London with charm, ambition, and a knack for getting into trouble.
Both waited, but neither believed they’d meet again. Certainly not like this. Not with a kidnapping attempt, a crazy tuk tuk ride, old betrayals, and the most chic grandmother who refuses to age as her age-mates do—that is, quietly and without drama.
Between frisky banter, impossible parents, half-truths, and a love story that keeps dodging labels, their lives begin to tangle in ways that are hard to name but harder to ignore.
Witty, messy, and quietly tender, this is a story about the families we fight, the ones we choose, and the people who show up when we least expect them.
372 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2025
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September 20, 2025
Disclaimer
I voluntarily read a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⚠️ Triggers⚠️
Kidnapping attempt
Toxic family dynamics
Betrayals
Mentions of violence
Death of a Parent
....
“Go to hell, Kabir!” Sahiba said slowly with a I-have-given-up sigh and finally got up, out of Kabir’s arms.
“Now that I’ve fallen in the valleys of love, who cares what lies above and what lies below!” Kabir said, trying to charm Sahiba once again.
“Keep on blabbering!” said Sahiba, absolutely done with Kabir and his incessant attempts to woo her.
....
📖 My View:
This is not a picture-perfect, insta-love kind of romance. It’s messy, funny, and full of jagged edges. Sahiba and Kabir’s dynamic is pure chaos, the kind of push-and-pull that makes you laugh one second and sigh the next.
The writing captures family drama beautifully: impossible parents, unexpected betrayals, and a grandmother who steals every single scene with her unapologetic flair. And the humor? Honestly one of the book’s strongest elements. From friends bantering to Kabir being dramatic for no reason, the dialogue really sparkles.
What I Loved:
The humor
This book is genuinely funny. The banter between characters kept me grinning throughout, whether it was Sahiba tossing sharp comebacks or Kabir overplaying his “tragic hero” card.
Messy, flawed love
It’s not about two perfect people magically falling in love. It’s about two slightly broken, slightly stubborn people trying to figure it out anyway. That’s what makes it feel real.
Side characters & Beeji
The friendships and family ties were chaotic in the best way. Beeji especially? Absolute star. Stylish, dramatic, and impossible to ignore.
The Delhi vibes (mostly)
The story had moments that really nailed the chaos and warmth of Delhi life—tuk tuk rides, street-level humor, and the bustle of big families.
The Playlist
One of the best surprises: every chapter opens with a song rec, giving the whole book a soundtrack vibe. It worked so well with the messy, witty tone of the story. A few standouts:
Chapter 4: Golmaal hai bhai sab golmaal hai
Chapter 5: Chahe koi mujhe junglee kahe
Chapter 15: Kya khoob dikhti ho, badi sundar lagti ho
Chapter 16: Hum the, woh thi, aur samaa rangeen! Samajh gaye na?
What Didn’t Work For Me
Narrative inconsistency
Sometimes it felt like we were deep inside Sahiba and Kabir’s POVs, but then it would suddenly zoom out into an outsider perspective. That switch made the reading experience uneven.
Surface-level cultural references
While the book captured a lot of Indian family drama well, certain details felt like second- or third-hand knowledge of India. The biggest example? The recurring “Indian Nod.” I’ve lived in India my whole life and I’ve never seen anything that deserves that label—it felt off, like a stereotype forced into the text.
Why 4 Stars?
The story is witty, chaotic, and full of heart, but the uneven narrative style and some questionable cultural details held it back from being a full five-star read. Still, the humor, family chaos, and the tender undercurrent between Sahiba and Kabir more than make up for it.
Recommendation:
Overall, I highly recommend this book. The characters are lovable, the world-building is fantastic, and the storyline will keep you hooked until the very end. This book is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a good paranormal-fantasy romancel. Don't miss out on this one!
Stay lit & keep turning those pages!
TheHivePost
I voluntarily read a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⚠️ Triggers⚠️
Kidnapping attempt
Toxic family dynamics
Betrayals
Mentions of violence
Death of a Parent
....
“Go to hell, Kabir!” Sahiba said slowly with a I-have-given-up sigh and finally got up, out of Kabir’s arms.
“Now that I’ve fallen in the valleys of love, who cares what lies above and what lies below!” Kabir said, trying to charm Sahiba once again.
“Keep on blabbering!” said Sahiba, absolutely done with Kabir and his incessant attempts to woo her.
....
📖 My View:
This is not a picture-perfect, insta-love kind of romance. It’s messy, funny, and full of jagged edges. Sahiba and Kabir’s dynamic is pure chaos, the kind of push-and-pull that makes you laugh one second and sigh the next.
The writing captures family drama beautifully: impossible parents, unexpected betrayals, and a grandmother who steals every single scene with her unapologetic flair. And the humor? Honestly one of the book’s strongest elements. From friends bantering to Kabir being dramatic for no reason, the dialogue really sparkles.
What I Loved:
The humor
This book is genuinely funny. The banter between characters kept me grinning throughout, whether it was Sahiba tossing sharp comebacks or Kabir overplaying his “tragic hero” card.
Messy, flawed love
It’s not about two perfect people magically falling in love. It’s about two slightly broken, slightly stubborn people trying to figure it out anyway. That’s what makes it feel real.
Side characters & Beeji
The friendships and family ties were chaotic in the best way. Beeji especially? Absolute star. Stylish, dramatic, and impossible to ignore.
The Delhi vibes (mostly)
The story had moments that really nailed the chaos and warmth of Delhi life—tuk tuk rides, street-level humor, and the bustle of big families.
The Playlist
One of the best surprises: every chapter opens with a song rec, giving the whole book a soundtrack vibe. It worked so well with the messy, witty tone of the story. A few standouts:
Chapter 4: Golmaal hai bhai sab golmaal hai
Chapter 5: Chahe koi mujhe junglee kahe
Chapter 15: Kya khoob dikhti ho, badi sundar lagti ho
Chapter 16: Hum the, woh thi, aur samaa rangeen! Samajh gaye na?
What Didn’t Work For Me
Narrative inconsistency
Sometimes it felt like we were deep inside Sahiba and Kabir’s POVs, but then it would suddenly zoom out into an outsider perspective. That switch made the reading experience uneven.
Surface-level cultural references
While the book captured a lot of Indian family drama well, certain details felt like second- or third-hand knowledge of India. The biggest example? The recurring “Indian Nod.” I’ve lived in India my whole life and I’ve never seen anything that deserves that label—it felt off, like a stereotype forced into the text.
Why 4 Stars?
The story is witty, chaotic, and full of heart, but the uneven narrative style and some questionable cultural details held it back from being a full five-star read. Still, the humor, family chaos, and the tender undercurrent between Sahiba and Kabir more than make up for it.
Recommendation:
Overall, I highly recommend this book. The characters are lovable, the world-building is fantastic, and the storyline will keep you hooked until the very end. This book is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a good paranormal-fantasy romancel. Don't miss out on this one!
Stay lit & keep turning those pages!
TheHivePost
January 23, 2026
I genuinely loved this book, like the kind of love that sneaks up on you and refuses to leave. From the very first pages, Sahiba and Kabir had me hooked—not because it was some dramatic, over-the-top romance, but because it felt so real, messy, funny, and warm.
Sahiba is one of those characters you instantly root for. Sharp, sarcastic, guarded, and yet so deeply emotional once you look past her defenses. And Kabir? He walks in with charm and chaos and somehow balances her perfectly. Their banter was EVERYTHING. The kind that makes you smile at your screen, reread lines, and think, okay wow, this is good. Their conversations felt natural, effortless, and full of that unspoken tension that slowly builds into something deeper.
And let’s talk about the fact that they literally get kidnapped together—because how did that end up being one of the cutest and funniest parts of the book? 😭 The absurdity of it, the way they deal with the situation, the humor mixed with fear and bonding—it shouldn’t work, but it absolutely does. I was laughing through scenes that had no right to be that entertaining. That whole stretch of the story was chaotic in the best way.
What I loved most was how the romance didn’t rush itself. It lingered. It hesitated. It circled around half-truths, old wounds, and timing that never quite felt right. Their love story doesn’t scream for attention—it waits, quietly and stubbornly, until you realize you’re fully invested.
And then… Beejii.
Her grandmother’s death was the hardest part of the book for me. It was written so gently yet hit so brutally. The grief felt intimate and raw, the kind that doesn’t need dramatic words to hurt. That loss stayed with me long after I finished reading, and it added so much emotional depth to Sahiba’s character and the story as a whole. I genuinely had to pause there.
Overall, this book made me laugh, smile, ache, and feel deeply attached to its characters. It’s witty without trying too hard, tender without being cheesy, and emotional without being overwhelming. It’s about love, yes—but also about family, chosen bonds, healing, and the people who show up when you least expect them to.
This story was sooooo damn good, and I already know it’s one of those books I’ll randomly think about months later and feel that same warmth all over again. If you love banter, slow-burning emotions, chaos mixed with softness, and characters that feel like real people—this one is absolutely worth it. 💛📚
Sahiba is one of those characters you instantly root for. Sharp, sarcastic, guarded, and yet so deeply emotional once you look past her defenses. And Kabir? He walks in with charm and chaos and somehow balances her perfectly. Their banter was EVERYTHING. The kind that makes you smile at your screen, reread lines, and think, okay wow, this is good. Their conversations felt natural, effortless, and full of that unspoken tension that slowly builds into something deeper.
And let’s talk about the fact that they literally get kidnapped together—because how did that end up being one of the cutest and funniest parts of the book? 😭 The absurdity of it, the way they deal with the situation, the humor mixed with fear and bonding—it shouldn’t work, but it absolutely does. I was laughing through scenes that had no right to be that entertaining. That whole stretch of the story was chaotic in the best way.
What I loved most was how the romance didn’t rush itself. It lingered. It hesitated. It circled around half-truths, old wounds, and timing that never quite felt right. Their love story doesn’t scream for attention—it waits, quietly and stubbornly, until you realize you’re fully invested.
And then… Beejii.
Her grandmother’s death was the hardest part of the book for me. It was written so gently yet hit so brutally. The grief felt intimate and raw, the kind that doesn’t need dramatic words to hurt. That loss stayed with me long after I finished reading, and it added so much emotional depth to Sahiba’s character and the story as a whole. I genuinely had to pause there.
Overall, this book made me laugh, smile, ache, and feel deeply attached to its characters. It’s witty without trying too hard, tender without being cheesy, and emotional without being overwhelming. It’s about love, yes—but also about family, chosen bonds, healing, and the people who show up when you least expect them to.
This story was sooooo damn good, and I already know it’s one of those books I’ll randomly think about months later and feel that same warmth all over again. If you love banter, slow-burning emotions, chaos mixed with softness, and characters that feel like real people—this one is absolutely worth it. 💛📚
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September 29, 2025
Mirza Sahiba Kabir by Sophia Sandhu is a beautifully written rom-com that blends sharp wit with deep emotion. Even for someone not usually into romance, this story is captivating and heartfelt. The characters feel real, the dialogue sparkles, and the modern twist on a classic tale is genuinely refreshing.
October 26, 2025
I wrote the book but the ratings were given by my little sister who I read this book to. She enjoyed the funny excerpts more than the familial scenes of peace and quiet. I loved writing it all equally, may be the later chapters a little more than the earlier ones but it becomes a quick read, thanks to those early chapters so basically I love all of this debut novel more than I could say 🤭🫶🏻
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