Broken Cube: What we couldn’t fix

by Deepali Bakshi

102 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 12, 2026

About the author

Deepali Bakshi is an Indian author whose stories blend heartfelt emotions with contemporary themes, often inspired by the silent strength and inner journeys of everyday people. A passionate storyteller, she believes that healing, love, and personal growth are at the heart of every tale. She has a natural third instinct to read minds, allowing her to craft characters and moments that resonate deeply with her readers.

Her books explore the fine line between fantasy and reality, often shaped by the lives around her and her own emotional evolution.

When she’s not writing, you’ll find her sharing reflections on life, painting canvases, or traveling as a true “mommy influencer.”

Deepali believes stories have the power to comfort, connect, and change lives—and that’s exactly what she hopes to do, one reader at a time.

Reviews

[Mindy Mather · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Thoughtful Family Drama with Cracks Beneath the Surface

This was a solid and engaging read that pulled me in more than I expected. Some Families Are Built on Love. The Millers Were Built on a Blueprint. explores the idea of perfection within a family and how fragile that illusion really is.
Dorian Miller is a compelling main character, and it’s easy to feel his quiet desperation as he tries to hold everything together. His need for control and harmony feels very human, especially as the story begins to unravel the truth behind his father’s long-kept secret. The emotional weight of that revelation is handled well, and the story does a good job of showing how deeply those kinds of lies can shape a person’s identity.
The pacing is steady, and while it’s not overly dramatic, it keeps you invested through its tension and emotional stakes. The metaphor of the “blueprint” is woven nicely throughout, reinforcing the idea that some things are designed to look perfect even when they are fundamentally flawed.
At times, I did find myself wanting a bit more depth or intensity in certain moments, especially given how big the central revelation is. Still, the story delivers a meaningful exploration of truth, family, and the cost of maintaining appearances.
Overall, it’s a good, thought-provoking read that leaves you reflecting on how well we really know the people closest to us and whether truth is always worth the price.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bakshi does an amazing job of writing deep stores. I love that Richard isnt your typical villain and that Dorian isn't living in the past despite what his sister accuses him off. I love that he could see some happiness in a past that was tainted by so much perfectionism. Im glad rose wasnt angry or bitter and there was a way for healing for her. I really enjoy Bakshi's writing because I always find myself thinking about it days later. I believe she hit the nail on the head though with there was no forward moment until someone admitted they were the problem. 100% recommend for people like want deep over surface and contemplative over sensationalized while still being a read that hooks you from the start.

[R.F. Whong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging

The concept of a family built on a meticulous blueprint—and the inevitable structural failure that follows—makes for an interesting read. The touch of including entries from the journal at the end of each chapter is creative, and it added a layer of depth to Dorian's journey.

A few hitches pulled me out of the experience. The long paragraphs in italics at the end of the chapters are tough on the eyes, and a few formatting shifts (like the thick rectangular box and missing a page break before Chapter 6) disrupted the flow. The narrative relies heavily on repetitive sentence starters (often beginning with nouns or pronouns), dialogue tags, and lengthy exposition blocks.

[Tom Leverett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the setup: a family in which the father is obsessed with order, while the mother is artistic and can't fit so easily into rigid structure. The marriage is broken, the kids are broken, and everyone has to live with the result. While the father seems to be most at fault, through his rigidity and inability to handle the family, he also is the one who does the most work on himself to see things a different way, and try to recover at least a friendship. Though it's a little repetitive, it speaks truly to many families around the world, and I liked that too.

[Evie Rey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Broken Cube. The whole ‘broien cube’ idea carried through in such a strong, emotional way, esp. with Dorian, Isla, & their parents. It’s raw but also hopeful by the end. The family dynamics were a bit messy in a very real way, and I liked how nothing was magically fixed, just understood better.

“We’re not a solved puzzle. We’re not a perfect structure.” That line right there is so powerful in its own right, but combined with the rest of the book... it hit me hard.

[Ryan Osbourne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly original, deeply vivid.

This was a amazing read! I thi k its in my top 3 favorite quick reads for sure. And I read alot xD the story and flow was amazing and vivid and I truly liked how Journal entries were used to enhance the story. Ill probably read again, and would definitely recommend. ^.^

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought Provoking Family Drama

This is a very descriptive and intriguing story that explores family relationships, perfectionism, and healing in a realistic way. The writing is emotional with complex characters that stayed with me long after I finished reading. I liked how the story focused on the idea that families are imperfect but still meaningful.

[Carolyn Wild · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very descriptive and intriguing story that explores family relationships, perfectionism, and healing in a realistic way. The writing is emotional and thoughtful, with complex characters that stayed with me long after I finished reading. I especially liked how the story focused on growth, acceptance, and the idea that families are imperfect but still meaningful.