LOVE, HOPE AND MAGIC

by Ashish Bagrecha

you handed me
all your broken pieces
but darling,
how do i fix you
if you don't believe in
love, hope and magic?

A survivor of life and death, a fighter of depression and a believer of universe, Ashish Bagrecha, the best-selling author of self-help book ‘Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel’ and one of the most popular Instagram poets, brings you his very first collection of poetry because he thinks poetry has the magic to heal people.

Divided into six chapters, Love, Hope and Magic is about loving deeply and getting broken. It’s about falling into the darkness and still chasing the light. It’s about letting love find you, trusting the universe and believing in the magic we carry within ourselves.

Love, Hope and Magic is not written to inspire you but to fix you.
Because

love comes, leaves and pains,
but magic happens and stays,
and all we need is
a little hope in between.

Genres: Poetry, Love, Magic

233 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 18, 2020

Reviews

[Reading_ Tamishly · Rating 3 out of 5]

With the contents divided into two main sections under love and hope, this poetry collection is quite genuine in its expressions and composition.

The lines are more towards convincing someone to love without fear and doubt.

It celebrates love and the magic it possibly has.

However, I would have loved the collection more if the writing didn't seem too repetitive and too short.

But yes, YES TO LOVE 🍂💝

[Kat · Rating 1 out of 5]

I should have guessed from the "how do I fix you" that this was going to have an undercurrent of patriarchy I wouldn't like. An early poem, "the proposal," cemented it --

do not say me a no,
please don’t say a no.
what if, i am your last chance.
what if, i am your last hope.
what if, i am your last love.
what if, i am your last breath.

Oof. "No one's going to love you like I do." It is one of those sentiments that puts me off right away, having known one too many "nice guy" types.

“don’t love me, i’m an impossible thing.
i may never love you back.”
she said.

“like magic, anything is possible.”
i smiled.

This is so similar to exchanges I had in a friendship that went horribly south - exactly the way you would expect - that it made me twitch.

“you don’t understand me. you never will.”
“maybe i don’t. but i’m trying to.”

“listen, i don’t need you or your pep talks.
nothing you say can inspire me.”

“i’m not here to inspire you.” “then?”
“i’m here to fix you.”

NOPE. You can't fix another person, and trying is a surefire way to dehumanize them and put them on a pedestal. I don't know why this is making me so angry.

you’re the only universe i trust,
the only magic i believe,
the only reason i exist.

This is destructive to believe and even more destructive to say.

I really wanted to like this book; it's a self-published book of poetry with a beautiful cover and a theme that appealed to me. But I kept finding echoes of the things guys have said to me to try to control me, and even if that's not the author's intention, it made me angry.

[Marnie (Enchanted Bibliophile) · Rating 3 out of 5]

"i inhale pain and exhaled peorty"



I loved, loved, loved the LOVE part of this compelation, it just spoke to my soul. The HOPE and MAGIC parts were good, but paled in comparison.

Overall I liked Ashish's way of thiking, and will defintaly try more of his work.

[Amaka · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lo encontré bonito, de todos los poemas me quedo con esta parte:

"Pain is the price we all pay for love. Sometimes for not loving enough and sometimes for loving too much"

[mahesh · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you ever went on a date with a girl, If she says her favourite poets are Rupi kaur and Ashish bagrecha.
Just run away from her , You will save yourself from the terrible blunder.

[Karima chermiti · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 ‘Painfully underwhelming and forgettable’ Stars

LOVE, HOPE AND MAGIC is a poetry collection that focuses on the power of love and how it can save and heal us. I think this collection had the potential to be deeply emotional but the poetry was so repetitive and unremarkable that it left me empty feeling nothing.

For a poetry collection that talks about magic, I find it deeply lacking and ordinary. There is no originality, no depth, and no warmth to it. I also didn’t like some of the messages the collection sends.

I think I’m going to stay away from this type of poetry for now. It rarely works for me and I’d like to read some poetry collections and not rate them 2 stars. I’m going to try and select something that appeals to me more in the future.

[Mery ✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

"Love comes, love leaves but why does it pain? Pain is the price we all pay for love. Sometimes for not loving enough and sometimes for loving too much"

This poetry is what the title says. It's about love that goes and comes unexpectedly. It's about hope in life, relationships, and yourself. And of course, it's about magic in everything we do, see and believe.

[☘︎ elisabet ☘︎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

four stars for truly sweet use of the “moon and stars melancholy” that didn’t make me cringe

sometimes love is as simple as watching the moon with you and sometimes it’s as difficult as counting all the stars.

[Priyansha · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 bright stars !

"Saw a shooting star and thought of you"

"Why do you Love me?
What makes me different?
It's so easy to love you,
And that's what makes you different"

"You are poetry
And I'm made of you"

[Gayathri Devi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 ☆

This book and its poems gave a new perspective to the concepts of love, hope and magic.

Pros: This books asks and convinces its readers to accept and understand love for what it is and that it will hurt sometimes. The hope and magic were simple yet impactful in its expressions. The overall message seems to trust in the universe as it has already destined one to greatness, and go with its flow.

Cons: Repetitive contents and concepts. Maybe all poets have ths same essence because some poems and writings felt similar to few other poets I've read. And in the Love part of the book, it feels like sometimes the writer is bordering on obsession(maybe that's the effect of a broken heart) with a sprinkle of saviour complex. Few parts of the poems is concerned with how he wants to fix his lover, which doesn't sit well with me as I believe healing begins with one's own self first. The others can only guide them in that endeavor not right out fix them.

[Aarya Panse]

Latest of Ashish Bagrecha.The rate of the sale is
still growing exponentially. The book is already
getting the LOVE and I HOPE that this MAGIC
doesn't cease.... and I am damn sure , it won't
A must read for poetry lovers.Oh my God! How
do I start.The book is a beautiful blend of all those
emotions while travel the world of relationships.
The way he relates the beauty of a relation with
stars, galaxies, nebulae, universe allows you to
explore the meaning of love in a unique way. It is
divided into six parts and these six parts take
you through a journey of origin of the river of love,
serene mountains of relationship, some valleys of
heartbreak , the ray of sunlight giving hope, and
lastly the magic of this complete scenery as a
whole.You'll fall in love with the 'Universe' that he
has led you to through Love, Hope and Magic'.

[Sabina · Rating 5 out of 5]

"you ask me about myself you want to
know more but I don't know
how to tell you
that the sky is my life some stars are my
friends the moon is my love
and the night,
it's my home."

[Kratanshi Chauhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Love, Hope And Magic
Poet: Ashish Bagrecha
Genre: Poetry

Love, Hope And Magic is a book for everyone who loves to live in the world of poems and quotes.
Poems are bifurcated in 6 parts i.e. Love Comes, Love Leaves, Love Pains, Hope Arrives, Magic Happens and Magic Stays. As mentioned by poet really this book is not written to inspire you but to fix you.

This book has serval beautiful poems which completely goes well with their titles.
Before reading this i have never thought if we could so much relate our life's to sun, moon, stars and galaxy.
Each word and sentence really touched my heart.
I could feel all the emotions in the poets words.
All the poems were so amazing and easily relateable.
Yes i can say after reading this wonderful book i now do believe in Love, Hope And Magic.✨
Do you believe in Love, Hope And Magic?

My favorite verse:
✨"What if i never find love?"
"don't worry, then, love will find you."
"how?"
"in its own mysterious and magical ways."
"why?"
"because souls like you deserve to be loved."✨

✨You think
no one can fix you
but you don't know
some prayers are powerful
and some souls know magic.✨

P.S. Awesome Work By Mr.Ashish Bagrecha. Must Read!

[fatima · Rating 4 out of 5]

"do you know
the biggest magic of universe
sooner or later
everyone finds love
that stays"

though this one will not hit you hard, but it will definitely leave you with a smile one your face. not a must read, but if you are carrying the past baggage or going through a heartbreak or just having a rough patch in your life where you can't help the self hatred, you should consider picking up this sweet little book.

here are some of my treasured poems from this book

"love comes, leaves and pains,
but magic happens and stays,
and all we need is
a little hope in between"

"the world has disappointed you
the universe will not
trust me on that"

"what if I never find love?"
"don't worry. then, love will find you."

" they say
pain changes people
they forget
so does love"

" listen to me
happiness is a daily choice,
and not an impossible dream"

"you made me homesick
for the home I never had"

[Monika Tripathi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Filled with love
revolves around hope
suffused with magic,
Love hope and magic is about falling in love and rising after getting broken. It's about getting surrounded by darkness but still having a hope for that ray of light. It will make you believe, the power you carry to heal yourself and others.

The author has beautifully portrayed the journey of a lover through awe-inspiring poetries.

It is one of the best poetry book I have ever read.This book will surely make you trust in the power of universe. It will give you a feeling of love and a hope for magic

[Satyam Kumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You are poetry
and i'm made of you"

"Why do you love me ?
What makes me different?
It's so easy to love you
And that's what makes you different"

"Saw a shooting star
And thought of you"

[Tasneem Kausar · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best poetry book.

[Amrita Chaudhary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the poems so much. Few were beyond the words but few of them feels like no need to be kept in this book. I would appreciate if Author would club 2 or 3 poetries together to save the no. Pages. I realli like the poetries by Ashish Bagrecha and this book did justice but few things were out of context.
The very first poetry (THE SEARCH) touched me so much that i feel that magic do happen.

[Kushagra Garg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poetries in this book carry a deep meaning and the book has been beautifully categorised. But I feel it has kind of failed to meet the expectations that it promised because it talks less about curing depression as advertised and is inclined more on the analogies of sun, moon etc in its poems. The previous book by AB was much better. Anyway KUDOS!

[NotTheTea · Rating 2 out of 5]

My pessimistic a** couldn't handle it.

[Sameer Gudhate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some books don’t just sit on your bedside table — they sit inside your soul, quietly rearranging the pieces you thought were too broken to mend. Love, Hope and Magic by Ashish Bagrecha is one of those rare books that doesn’t shout wisdom; it whispers it. Like a soft rain after months of drought, it seeps into the cracks of your heart, making something bloom again where you thought nothing could grow.

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon Ashish’s words — a four-liner on Instagram that stopped my mind mid-scroll. “You handed me all your broken pieces…” it began, and I remember thinking, this man understands pain like it’s poetry. Soon after, I discovered his earlier work, Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel, and it felt less like reading a book and more like being gently held by a friend who’s been to the edge and made it back, just to tell you how. So when Love, Hope and Magic arrived, I didn’t just open its pages — I opened a part of myself I’d kept guarded for too long.

Ashish, a survivor of depression and a believer in the universe’s quiet miracles, doesn’t write to impress; he writes to heal. Divided into six chapters, this poetry collection walks you through the stages of loving deeply, breaking apart, losing faith, and learning to believe again. His poems don’t offer grand philosophies — they offer tiny, glowing truths. Each verse feels like a candle flickering in the dark, small but stubbornly alive.

There’s something unhurried about his writing — an elegance in simplicity. No over-polished metaphors, no complex rhymes trying too hard. Just clean, honest emotion. His four-liners are like little heartbeats — brief, rhythmic, and vital. You find yourself rereading them not because you didn’t understand them the first time, but because you want to feel them again.

Reading Love, Hope and Magic feels like walking through a dimly lit room where each poem switches on a light. One speaks of heartbreak — not in dramatic flourishes, but in quiet ache. Another talks about self-belief, and suddenly you realize you’ve been starving for those words. He doesn’t tell you to “move on.” He tells you to “move through,” which is an entirely different kind of healing.

The structure of the book flows like the arc of emotional recovery. You start in the ruins of love, crawl through the labyrinth of loss, and slowly find yourself in the wide-open fields of hope. And by the end, you’re not just reading about magic — you’re feeling it.

What stayed with me most was not a particular poem but a particular feeling — that someone out there has turned their scars into signposts for the rest of us. Ashish doesn’t preach positivity; he personifies perseverance. He doesn’t glorify pain; he gives it purpose. There’s an intimacy in his writing, the kind that makes you want to underline every other line and whisper, “yes, exactly this.”

If I were to point out a minor flaw, it would only be that the brevity of some poems left me craving a little more — like tasting honey from a teaspoon when you want to drink straight from the jar. But perhaps that’s the point. Healing, too, comes in small doses.

Reading this book reminded me of something simple yet profound — we don’t need to wait for grand miracles; sometimes, the magic is already within us, quietly humming beneath the noise of everyday life. As Ashish writes, “Love comes, leaves and pains, but magic happens and stays, and all we need is a little hope in between.”

So, if you’ve ever loved and lost, if you’ve ever felt like your soul has forgotten its way home, let Love, Hope and Magic be your compass. Read it on a quiet evening. Read it when you can’t sleep. Read it when you think you’re done believing. Because maybe — just maybe — this little book will remind you that you never stopped.

✨ Pick it up. Let it sit with you. Let it fix you softly.

[Diksha Patel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love, Hope, and Magic by Ashish Bagrecha is a heartfelt and introspective collection of poetry that offers solace to readers who have experienced the highs and lows of life, love, and mental health struggles. From the very first page, Bagrecha's soothing words feel like a warm embrace, gently guiding readers through emotions we all encounter but sometimes find hard to put into words.

This collection is divided into six chapters, each delving into themes of love, loss, hope, healing, and the belief in the magic that exists within us. Bagrecha, a survivor of depression and someone who has intimately experienced life’s dark moments, weaves his personal journey into each poem. This gives the collection an authenticity and rawness that many readers will find deeply relatable.

One of the things I appreciated most about Love, Hope, and Magic is its simplicity. The poems are not overly complicated or heavy with metaphors, but they are undeniably powerful in their straightforwardness. Each word feels carefully chosen to connect directly with the reader’s heart. Whether you’re going through heartbreak, grappling with self-doubt, or just in need of comfort, Bagrecha’s words have a way of making you feel seen and understood.

Bagrecha’s focus on love is multifaceted—he doesn’t just write about romantic love, but also the importance of self-love, love for the universe, and the love we carry inside us. He emphasizes the need for hope, even when life feels unbearable, and the magic that can unfold when we allow ourselves to believe in something greater than our circumstances. His poems are like small doses of positivity, reminding readers that healing is possible, and that magic exists in the smallest moments of our lives.

However, I did find that while the book is beautifully written, some poems can feel repetitive in theme. The messages of hope, love, and healing are reiterated throughout, which may appeal to some but might feel a bit redundant to others looking for more variety. That being said, the consistency in tone and message is part of what makes this collection so comforting—it’s like hearing a reassuring voice over and over again when you need it the most.

As someone who picked up this book expecting light poetry, I was pleasantly surprised by how deeply it resonated with me. There’s something truly magical about how Bagrecha speaks to the reader’s soul, not with grandiose language but with gentle, simple truths. It’s the kind of book that you can return to whenever you need a reminder that no matter how hard life gets, love and hope can carry you through.

In conclusion, Love, Hope, and Magic is a healing journey captured in words. It’s a must-read for anyone who’s ever felt lost or broken, and it serves as a reminder that while life may bring pain, there is always hope and magic waiting to be found. Ashish Bagrecha has written a book that doesn’t just inspire—it mends the heart. If you’re looking for poetry that’s honest, comforting, and filled with light, this collection is an absolute gem.

[Anandarupa Chakrabarti · Rating 4 out of 5]

A poetry book as mature as the brain, as soft as heart and as real as truth. 


'LOVE, HOPE AND MAGIC' by Ashish Bagrecha is as the namesake is a riot of emotions that the sole feeling of love brings. Divided into 3 major segments that later divides into six subdivisions- this book of poems brings face to face of what a person may be termed as 'hopeless romantic'. Each segmentation describes the heart and soul of  a passionate lover. 

i wouldn't just say, it is a read for lovers and believers of love but also for anyone who is yet to experience the magic of love. In a world where we have so many concepts about love, romance, lovers and relationships, 'LOVE, HOPE AND MAGIC' brings the baseline reasons of why love at all exists. 

I have been a great admirer of the author's works through social media and would say that reading him and now his books feels so beautifully vulnerable. Poetry is meant to be a representation of the world that is unknown about you, that part which is hidden in a room of thoughts that only haunts you in solace and that being said, the author puts unadulterated true self forward than anything beyond. This book has nothing extraordinary, superlative about itself apart from the fact that a reader may be drowned into the oceans of nostalgia or face terrible restlessness with repetitive heartbreaks or just hug the book as a companion waiting for the magic to begin. Though the genre of love poems has become very common, this book has in it a difference that is so sublime yet reactive at the same time. Maybe not all books showcase the universal loop of finding forever like how this book describes. While others may only talk about memories and the sadness etched to a heartbreak that feels like a blame, this book is a process of acceptance and self growth. 'LOVE, HOPE AND MAGIC' is about letting love find you, the universe gives signals for it and you are your truest self to keep it strong. 


The poems are short that you could complete in one sitting but I would recommend you to have a tender outlook towards a poetry book, cause it's all about the absorbing, embracing and moving ahead with the lesson behind the poem. 'LOVE, HOPE AND MAGIC' should be treated slowly. February has been the month of love and poetry-this book justifies all that one needs for this month. Although I do not read so many love centric poetry books and I honestly felt partial detachment from the emotions of the poems but 'LOVE, HOPE AND MAGIC' is simple and much relatable in approach. Recommending it to the readers who love reading poetry, beginners of this genre, the readers who have profound belief in love and its magic and to the people who are new to the concept of love. 

[Anoon Nishit Chinmayatri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, Hope and Magic ✨

“you handed me
all your broken pieces
but darling,
how do I fix you
if you don't believe in
love, hope and magic?”
✦
Ashish Bagrecha, who is a survivor of life and death, a warrior of despair and a believer of the universe, brings out his beautiful and inspiring collection of poetry in the book ‘Love, Hope and Magic’ with a belief that poetry has the magic to cure people.
✦
The heart and soul of author manifested in the form of poetry is palpable, heartfelt and magical. The book talks about caring profoundly, loving intensely, getting hurt etc. It's about slipping into the shadows and seeking the sun. It's about letting the love find you, trusting the universe, and believing in the goodness and magic that we hold inside ourselves. It not only inspires you, but cures you as well.
✦
The book is divided into three parts and six chapters. It takes you on the course of ocean of love and devotion, the blissful ranges of association, the straths of heartbreak and the beam of sunshine that brings hope and magic. The words of the poet sink in so deeply and the magic of his poetry reaches you deep inside your heart, leaving you with high spirits and jouissance, as it did for me. I truly loved this book. I ended the year 2020 with a book of poetry and started my 2021 with poetry. It was honestly a beautiful experience. I hope Love, Hope and Magic continues to grow deep inside our hearts, invariably enriching lives as we inhale pain and exhale poetry.
✦
“love comes, leaves and pains,
but magic happens and stays,
and all we need is
a little hope in between.”

♡♡♡

[Deeya thebookholicgirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Explore the depths of emotion in Ashish Bagrecha's "love, hope & magic," where each poem weaves a captivating tale of love, resilience, and the mystical.

With a lyrical touch that resonates deeply, he weaves together themes of love, hope, and the enchanting magic that binds them.

Each poem in this collection is a delicate brushstroke on the canvas of human experience, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world where every word feels like a whispered revelation.

Through his evocative verses, Bagrecha explores the transformative power of love, the unwavering light of hope, and the subtle yet profound magic hidden in everyday moments.

From the tender exploration of love's complexities to the introspective musings on resilience and hope, "love, hope & magic" is a testament to the beauty found in vulnerability and strength.

Bagrecha's poetic voice is both soothing and empowering, offering solace to those navigating the intricacies of the heart and inspiration to those seeking meaning in life's fleeting joys.

This collection is not merely a book of poetry; it's a companion that gently guides readers through the ebbs and flows of existence, reminding us to cherish every emotion and embrace the magic woven into the fabric of our lives.

[Shaishta Rahman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic blend of emotions is crafted in the book.The balance between pain and paitence to overcome it perfectly balanced
It also has an extra-ordinary healing factor,like a magic to heal wounds of heart. The calmness within the poem will chase your anxiety away.

The book has magnificent collection of poems written with care about universe, magic, life,love,pain,paitence and hope.

It's about your belive, you can only heal when you belive in universe, and most importantly yourself, when you belive in hope and positive.

It's always better to bleed through poetry rather than drowned in grief and do irrational stuffs ,as the author did


//Extract from the book//

If you've given darkness ,
You'll also be gifted with stars!

You don't know the angst of a broken heart and the fire it carries within.
It can burn everything it comes across
or give light to everyone who needs.

"why did you
conquer my heart
as if it was the kingdom y
ou wanted to be proud of?
why did you leave after that
chasing another one?"
- you're a cruel ruler

[Moushmi Karmokar · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌙✨"I promised to fix you, I didn’t promise it won’t pain."✨🌙

Some books don’t just tell a story—they become a part of you. Love, Hope and Magic by Ashish Bagrecha is one of those books that lingers in your soul long after you’ve turned the last page. It’s not just poetry; it’s a journey through love, heartbreak, healing, and the quiet magic of hope.

The chapter I’m Sorry hit me the hardest. Every word felt like a whisper to my heart, a reflection of emotions too deep to explain. The raw vulnerability, the aching truth of love’s highs and lows—it all made me cry, made me feel, made me remember.

This book is for anyone who has ever loved deeply, lost painfully, and still held onto hope. It reminds you that even in your darkest moments, there’s light waiting to find you.
I’m looking forward to reading more books by Ashish Bagrecha because his words heal. 🌿💫
⭐ 5 stars for a book that made me inhale poetry and exhale emotions.

[Sarnali Ghosh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Title: Love, Hope and Magic
Poet: Ashish Bagrecha
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5

✨This is the very first collection of AB's beautiful poetry. The poems are not just about love; they enlightened the beauty, the pain and the magic of love. When love leaves us, pain enters into our life but time heals our wounds and then magic happens and MAGIC STAYS!❣️

My favourite poetry of this book👇


You were the book, I always wanted to read.

You'd always teach me something new
make me do something crazier.
you'd not just make me laugh or cry
you'd make me feel alive.
And I loved holding so close to me
anywhere, everywhere.
You gave me the warmth and feel
of a true friend and a mad lover.

But most importantly,
you'd always keep going and keep me going.
you were the book that never ended.

you were exactly the book,
I wanted to read forever
the book I never wanted to lose.
✨❤️

[Bibliologist · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving its cover🤤, made of moon & stars on it. I genuinely wanna thanks @ashish.bagrecha for get me this copy.
I really love the way you believe in magic of the universe.😍 It reminds of myself so somewhere, the one who don't believe in god but in love, hope and magic of the universe.

Divided into 6 chapters, Love, Hope and Magic is about loving deeply and getting broken. It's about calling into the darkness and still chasing the light. It's about letting love find you, trusting the universe and believing in the magic wr carry ourselves.

Love, hope and Magic is not written to inspire you but to fix you.

Because,

I'm pretty sure
Ours is the kind of love
Poets write about and
People dream about.