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The Trail of a Songbird
About the Book
THE TRAIL OF A SONGBIRD IS A GRIPPING TALE OF LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, ADVENTURE AND THE JOURNEY TO FIND ONESELF.
One night.
One incident.
And suddenly, Arjun is the most talked-about person on campus—for all the wrong reasons.
The cruel whispers won’t stop. The silence in his room feels louder than ever. So when a girl he met on Instagram tells him to follow a mountain trail—promising healing—he does. The problem? His mysterious guide, Birdie, only speaks through hidden letters and the occasional Instagram text.
As Arjun journeys through forests, valleys and hidden trails, he stumbles across a group of fellow hikers—each carrying their own emotional baggage. Among them is the last person he expected to Huntress, aka Anjali, his college crush.
The trail begins to work its quiet magic, drawing Arjun and his group closer to healing. But questions Who is Birdie? Will he ever meet her? And when the path splits, will he choose Huntress—the girl who stands beside him—or Birdie—the unseen stranger who was there for him when no one was?
About the Author
Jayesh Bhaware is an author and poet based in Pune. Alongside his professional work in marketing and strategy with senior business leaders and CXOs, he writes on themes of love, healing and intimacy. He was born and raised in a small village in Maharashtra and has published a collection of poems, Silk and Petals. The Trail of a Songbird is his debut novel.
THE TRAIL OF A SONGBIRD IS A GRIPPING TALE OF LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, ADVENTURE AND THE JOURNEY TO FIND ONESELF.
One night.
One incident.
And suddenly, Arjun is the most talked-about person on campus—for all the wrong reasons.
The cruel whispers won’t stop. The silence in his room feels louder than ever. So when a girl he met on Instagram tells him to follow a mountain trail—promising healing—he does. The problem? His mysterious guide, Birdie, only speaks through hidden letters and the occasional Instagram text.
As Arjun journeys through forests, valleys and hidden trails, he stumbles across a group of fellow hikers—each carrying their own emotional baggage. Among them is the last person he expected to Huntress, aka Anjali, his college crush.
The trail begins to work its quiet magic, drawing Arjun and his group closer to healing. But questions Who is Birdie? Will he ever meet her? And when the path splits, will he choose Huntress—the girl who stands beside him—or Birdie—the unseen stranger who was there for him when no one was?
About the Author
Jayesh Bhaware is an author and poet based in Pune. Alongside his professional work in marketing and strategy with senior business leaders and CXOs, he writes on themes of love, healing and intimacy. He was born and raised in a small village in Maharashtra and has published a collection of poems, Silk and Petals. The Trail of a Songbird is his debut novel.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2026
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28 people want to read
About the author
Jayesh Bhaware
2 books38 followersJayesh Bhaware is a writer, poet, and storyteller who first gained recognition on Instagram through his beautiful and intense poems and prose. He is the author of the widely loved poetry collection Silk & Petals and the novel The Trail of a Songbird, a coming-of-age story about healing, love, and self-discovery set along a mountain trail.
Known for his bold and evocative portrayal of love and intimacy, Jayesh’s writing explores the deeper layers of human emotion and connection.
Born in a small village in India, Jayesh developed a love for literature early in life. He began writing poetry during the pandemic, when he found himself—like much of the world—alone and searching for meaning. What started as a personal outlet soon became something readers deeply connected with.
Despite building a following of tens of thousands on Instagram, Jayesh is known for personally replying to readers’ comments and messages—something he says he does out of genuine gratitude for the people who read his work.
Known for his bold and evocative portrayal of love and intimacy, Jayesh’s writing explores the deeper layers of human emotion and connection.
Born in a small village in India, Jayesh developed a love for literature early in life. He began writing poetry during the pandemic, when he found himself—like much of the world—alone and searching for meaning. What started as a personal outlet soon became something readers deeply connected with.
Despite building a following of tens of thousands on Instagram, Jayesh is known for personally replying to readers’ comments and messages—something he says he does out of genuine gratitude for the people who read his work.
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March 27, 2026
Well, first of all the book is so good, just order and read it.
Here's why.. this story follows journey of Arjun who learns to give life a second chance with help of a friend at his lowest. Not only Arjun but we can relate to every character in the story at some point which makes it special. This is a journey of healing, of meeting new people, of understanding the value of life and second chances.
I was completely in awestruck by few lines written by author like how he said
"No one can chain you.
You're not not meant meant to live caged by the whispers and judgements
of others."
and the way he connected it with nature, was so beautiful.
There are many others which you can find out while reading ;)
This story has love, healing, friendship and most importantly it's relatability. what more is required?
Here's why.. this story follows journey of Arjun who learns to give life a second chance with help of a friend at his lowest. Not only Arjun but we can relate to every character in the story at some point which makes it special. This is a journey of healing, of meeting new people, of understanding the value of life and second chances.
I was completely in awestruck by few lines written by author like how he said
"No one can chain you.
You're not not meant meant to live caged by the whispers and judgements
of others."
and the way he connected it with nature, was so beautiful.
There are many others which you can find out while reading ;)
This story has love, healing, friendship and most importantly it's relatability. what more is required?
March 15, 2026
Very good book. The mystery keeps you hooked, and the ending is truly worth reading. The story gives you hope that things can get better with time.
It explores love, friendship, and family, bringing together so many emotions. Read this if you’re in for a rollercoaster of feelings. Very beautifully written and deeply relatable.
It explores love, friendship, and family, bringing together so many emotions. Read this if you’re in for a rollercoaster of feelings. Very beautifully written and deeply relatable.
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March 11, 2026An inspiring story that shows how a journey can change a person's life.
Highly recommended to read. I just love the book cover. Looking forward to read it asap 😁😁.
Highly recommended to read. I just love the book cover. Looking forward to read it asap 😁😁.
May 7, 2026
I don’t think I’ve ever connected with a book this personally before. What started as just another read slowly began to feel like I was reading my own thoughts, emotions, and unspoken pain written across the pages. Every chapter felt familiar in a way that’s difficult to explain.
There were moments where I genuinely had to pause before reading ahead because the emotions felt that real. The writing is beautifully raw, honest, and deeply human. The characters don’t feel fictional , they feel alive, vulnerable, and painfully relatable.
A huge appreciation to the writer for creating something that goes beyond storytelling. This book doesn’t just entertain you; it understands you. And that’s rare.
Definitely one of those books that stays with you long after you finish reading it.
There were moments where I genuinely had to pause before reading ahead because the emotions felt that real. The writing is beautifully raw, honest, and deeply human. The characters don’t feel fictional , they feel alive, vulnerable, and painfully relatable.
A huge appreciation to the writer for creating something that goes beyond storytelling. This book doesn’t just entertain you; it understands you. And that’s rare.
Definitely one of those books that stays with you long after you finish reading it.
March 21, 2026
What I loved about this book:
The mystery,🤞
The lines and dialogues that heal,🥺
The story of love that was unlike anything I have ever freaking read🫠🫠🫠, a literally perfect love story 💗
Honestly a must read for everyone.
The mystery,🤞
The lines and dialogues that heal,🥺
The story of love that was unlike anything I have ever freaking read🫠🫠🫠, a literally perfect love story 💗
Honestly a must read for everyone.
March 31, 2026
Just finished reading this beautiful book and it turned out to be such a good read. It’s emotional, engaging, and keeps you hooked till the end. The characters are well written and the story has a nice depth to it.
Overall, a really impressive debut novel and definitely worth reading. ❤️✨
Overall, a really impressive debut novel and definitely worth reading. ❤️✨
May 7, 2026
One of my fav book. Recommend to anyone who wants to go on the journey of self recognition. It has heartbreaks, yearning for love, true friendship, spritual wisdom and healing of one's. After reading it, you'll see life with a new perspective and more believe in universe magic.
March 16, 2026
Must read ❤️. The purest and we'll written book i have ever read.
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