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You Only Live Once: One for Passion Two for Love Three for Friendship
'Warm, funny, and life-affirming!' - Anshu Mor, Stand-up Comedian.
Imagine you disappear.
Twenty years later, three people are looking for you.
One is dying to meet you again.
The other wishes you had never met them.
The third wishes to have met you at least once.
You are one person. Aren't you? But you are not the same for each one of them.
Find answers about your own life in this inspiring story reflective of the youth in India. You will join a broken but rising YouTube star Alara, a struggling but hopeful stand-up comedian Aarav, and a psycho but zen beach-shack owner Ricky. Together, take the journey to seek the truth behind the famous singer Elisha's disappearance somewhere by the deep sea in Goa.
Will you be able to find Elisha? Or will you end up finding yourself?
Read yet another gripping tale from the bestselling author of On The Open Road - three lives five cities one startup!
240 pages, Paperback
First published February 29, 2020
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About the author
Stuti Changle
9 books148 followersStuti Changle is a national bestselling author and speaker whose words have inspired an entire generation of readers to chase their dreams. Leaving behind a corporate career, she set out on a journey to share life-changing stories with the world, one book at a time. Over 200,000 copies of her books have found their way into readers' hands, touching more than a million lives and making her a voice of hope, adventure, and self-discovery.
She is the author of You Only Live Once, On the Open Road, Where the Sun Never Sets, Make a Move Boxset, Lost & Found and Stars Will Guide You Home. Her book You Only Live Once continues to resonate deeply with readers, and has earned a place in The Economic Times’ ‘11 Best Books to Shape Your Thinking as Your Ideal Self’ in 2023, alongside other modern classics.
Stuti has been a sought-after speaker at leading corporate houses and esteemed educational institutions like IIT, IIM, ISM, SRCC and The Shri Ram School, where she inspires young minds to dream fearlessly and embrace life to the fullest.
Her work has garnered widespread recognition in major media outlets, including The Economic Times, Live Mint, India Today, Zee News, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, New Indian Express, YourStory, Deccan Herald, Harper’s Bazaar, Scroll, Business Standard, Entrepreneur, She The People, Sheroes, and ET Edge, and also featured in prominent book festivals across the country.
Stuti’s hometown is Indore, but now, home for her is New Delhi, where she lives with her husband Kushal Nahata and their daughter Avyana. A traveler and seeker at heart, she values experiences over possessions. Wandering through sunlit streets, bustling cafés, and quiet corners of the world, she finds stories waiting to be told.
When she’s not writing, Stuti’s either immersing herself in nature or losing herself in creativity; reading a book, strumming her ukulele, dancing her heart out, running uphill, cruising down the highway or swimming in the sea. She finds joy in life’s simple pleasures like skygazing, gardening, painting, creating and decorating. She could dance all day long; for her, dance isn’t just movement; it’s pure freedom, a celebration of life itself.
Stuti loves to talk to her readers. Connect with her:
Instagram: @stutichangle
YouTube: @StutiChangle
Facebook: stutichangle1
Linkedin: @stutichangle
Threads: @stutichangle
X (Twitter): stutichangle
For updates about meetups, book signings, storytelling workshops, speaking engagements and exclusive content, subscribe to her website or simply DM on Instagram.
Join Stuti’s newly launched IG channel “SC Family” to catch up with fellow readers!
She is the author of You Only Live Once, On the Open Road, Where the Sun Never Sets, Make a Move Boxset, Lost & Found and Stars Will Guide You Home. Her book You Only Live Once continues to resonate deeply with readers, and has earned a place in The Economic Times’ ‘11 Best Books to Shape Your Thinking as Your Ideal Self’ in 2023, alongside other modern classics.
Stuti has been a sought-after speaker at leading corporate houses and esteemed educational institutions like IIT, IIM, ISM, SRCC and The Shri Ram School, where she inspires young minds to dream fearlessly and embrace life to the fullest.
Her work has garnered widespread recognition in major media outlets, including The Economic Times, Live Mint, India Today, Zee News, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, New Indian Express, YourStory, Deccan Herald, Harper’s Bazaar, Scroll, Business Standard, Entrepreneur, She The People, Sheroes, and ET Edge, and also featured in prominent book festivals across the country.
Stuti’s hometown is Indore, but now, home for her is New Delhi, where she lives with her husband Kushal Nahata and their daughter Avyana. A traveler and seeker at heart, she values experiences over possessions. Wandering through sunlit streets, bustling cafés, and quiet corners of the world, she finds stories waiting to be told.
When she’s not writing, Stuti’s either immersing herself in nature or losing herself in creativity; reading a book, strumming her ukulele, dancing her heart out, running uphill, cruising down the highway or swimming in the sea. She finds joy in life’s simple pleasures like skygazing, gardening, painting, creating and decorating. She could dance all day long; for her, dance isn’t just movement; it’s pure freedom, a celebration of life itself.
Stuti loves to talk to her readers. Connect with her:
Instagram: @stutichangle
YouTube: @StutiChangle
Facebook: stutichangle1
Linkedin: @stutichangle
Threads: @stutichangle
X (Twitter): stutichangle
For updates about meetups, book signings, storytelling workshops, speaking engagements and exclusive content, subscribe to her website or simply DM on Instagram.
Join Stuti’s newly launched IG channel “SC Family” to catch up with fellow readers!
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December 6, 2020
The story is allright but the way the author writes is unrelatable.. She makes everything dreamy.. Everything motivating... Not every conversation has to be dreamy... Some conversations need to be simple and sweet but the author is resolute to making every conversation so affirmative that it becomes boring and dready to move forward in the novel.
I have read half of it and i am already bored to death with it.
I have read half of it and i am already bored to death with it.
March 28, 2022
Well, I have to force myself to complete the book. But here we go.
There are a lot of issues with the book. Listing them below:
1. Too much philosophy.
2. A lot of deep conversation. Every sentence doesn't have to be metaphorical and thought-provoking.
3. There are a total of 14 chapters. Whereas the reveal of Elisha's disappearance is in the 13th chapter that too is very abrupt. There is a major lack of build-up in the storyline.
4. It is shown in the book that Alara is Aarav's love interest but she rarely even thought about him. And still, they end up kissing and having sex together, and boom they are madly in love with each other(mind you they never even talked to each other).
5. The story is dragged a lot without any plot twist (the answer to Elisha's Disappearance is very straight and predictable).
6. The standup which was supposed to tickle my ribs couldn't even put a smile on my face and made me cringe hard.
7. Elisha is sidelined from the story.
When I read the synopsis I was genuinely intrigued to read this book and had great expectations but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.
There are a lot of issues with the book. Listing them below:
1. Too much philosophy.
2. A lot of deep conversation. Every sentence doesn't have to be metaphorical and thought-provoking.
3. There are a total of 14 chapters. Whereas the reveal of Elisha's disappearance is in the 13th chapter that too is very abrupt. There is a major lack of build-up in the storyline.
4. It is shown in the book that Alara is Aarav's love interest but she rarely even thought about him. And still, they end up kissing and having sex together, and boom they are madly in love with each other(mind you they never even talked to each other).
5. The story is dragged a lot without any plot twist (the answer to Elisha's Disappearance is very straight and predictable).
6. The standup which was supposed to tickle my ribs couldn't even put a smile on my face and made me cringe hard.
7. Elisha is sidelined from the story.
When I read the synopsis I was genuinely intrigued to read this book and had great expectations but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.
March 9, 2021
You Only Live Once by Stuti Changle is a fictional story about three characters - Alara from Prague, Czech Republic; Aarav based in Pune and Ricky who is from Goa. Three completely different characters, yet somehow interconnected.
Ricky, the beach shack owner in Goa. Aarav, the struggling stand-up comedian. Alara, famous YouTube singer. All three of them end up in Goa and find the truth about suddenly missing singer Elisha.
I genuinely liked the book. The book has equal amount of twists and turns at proper intervals along with perfect humor from Aarav's side. The story is very fast paced yet properly told with three POVs. Set majorly in Goa, the three join in to find the truth.
I loved the components of family, friendship, love, closure, etc. everything in this book. It's filled with underlying emotions and it was really good to read such a heartwarming end to the story. I would highly recommend you all to pick this book.
Ricky, the beach shack owner in Goa. Aarav, the struggling stand-up comedian. Alara, famous YouTube singer. All three of them end up in Goa and find the truth about suddenly missing singer Elisha.
I genuinely liked the book. The book has equal amount of twists and turns at proper intervals along with perfect humor from Aarav's side. The story is very fast paced yet properly told with three POVs. Set majorly in Goa, the three join in to find the truth.
I loved the components of family, friendship, love, closure, etc. everything in this book. It's filled with underlying emotions and it was really good to read such a heartwarming end to the story. I would highly recommend you all to pick this book.
August 8, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really wanted You Only Live Once to be a five-star read for me, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit the mark. Right from the start, it felt more like a self-help or philosophical book than a contemporary fiction novel, and that’s a genre I personally don’t enjoy. I went in expecting an engaging story with emotional depth and character development, but what I got instead felt more like life lessons disguised as dialogue.
There were some parts I appreciated, the way Goa was described brought a certain charm and atmosphere to the story. I could picture the beaches and the vibe, but even those descriptions felt a bit surface-level, not as immersive or vivid as I had hoped. It left me wanting more.
What really didn’t work for me was the storyline and the character dynamics. I couldn’t understand how Aarav and Alara’s relationship escalated so quickly, they went from strangers to deeply connected in what felt like a blink. Their bond, especially the part where they fall in love and get physically intimate, felt rushed and emotionally unconvincing. There was very little buildup, and the emotional depth just wasn’t there for me.
A lot of the plot points felt incomplete or underdeveloped. I kept waiting for something to really pull me in or surprise me, but it never quite happened. It felt more like a series of reflective monologues than a cohesive narrative with engaging twists or arcs.
That said, I do have to give credit where it’s due, the book cover is absolutely beautiful. It’s eye-catching, elegant, and definitely one of the reasons I picked up the book in the first place. 🌊☀️🏖️
Overall, while the book had potential and a few nice moments, it just wasn’t the kind of story that resonated with me.
I really wanted You Only Live Once to be a five-star read for me, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit the mark. Right from the start, it felt more like a self-help or philosophical book than a contemporary fiction novel, and that’s a genre I personally don’t enjoy. I went in expecting an engaging story with emotional depth and character development, but what I got instead felt more like life lessons disguised as dialogue.
There were some parts I appreciated, the way Goa was described brought a certain charm and atmosphere to the story. I could picture the beaches and the vibe, but even those descriptions felt a bit surface-level, not as immersive or vivid as I had hoped. It left me wanting more.
What really didn’t work for me was the storyline and the character dynamics. I couldn’t understand how Aarav and Alara’s relationship escalated so quickly, they went from strangers to deeply connected in what felt like a blink. Their bond, especially the part where they fall in love and get physically intimate, felt rushed and emotionally unconvincing. There was very little buildup, and the emotional depth just wasn’t there for me.
A lot of the plot points felt incomplete or underdeveloped. I kept waiting for something to really pull me in or surprise me, but it never quite happened. It felt more like a series of reflective monologues than a cohesive narrative with engaging twists or arcs.
That said, I do have to give credit where it’s due, the book cover is absolutely beautiful. It’s eye-catching, elegant, and definitely one of the reasons I picked up the book in the first place. 🌊☀️🏖️
Overall, while the book had potential and a few nice moments, it just wasn’t the kind of story that resonated with me.
July 21, 2020
Hello , just finished your work of art . I'm really bad with words and I can't express my emotions with text but I can't resist I really wanna share my fabulous experience with your book . Firstly you have changed my mindset about taking bath , now taking shower is like diving into my soul and coming out with pure satisfaction . The way Ricky explained his emotions and feelings for sea I really felt that . The way you described every characters emotions are just amazing .
December 11, 2023
‘To the one you’ve loved. And lost. Not necessarily to death.’
It's the story of a girl who lost her mother when she was born and so lost her childhood. Her desire to search for her and search for music brings her to Goa.
It is also a story of a boy who just got his heart broken and trying to make it up by pursuing his dream of becoming a Stand Up Comedian.
And lastly and most importantly, the story of a middle-aged guy Ricky who loved but couldn't confess and his heartache of losing his finest love story before it even began leads him to pursue a legendary life. A life of meaning and a life of giving meaning to the dreams of others.
The beauty of the book lies where these three characters find solace in each other's company. While searching for a missing piece of the puzzle together, they did find the meaning of life and were able to reach the sky in their respective careers.
It's a story that has it all, philosophy, drama, love and everything. I really liked how the author chose three different narrations to give a bigger outlook towards the story. All in all, it was one of the finest reads for this year for me.
Here, let me end this review with another beautiful excerpt from the book itself:
‘There is a reason why we don't have an answer to everything yet. If we become all-knowing, the purpose of life will be destroyed.'
It's the story of a girl who lost her mother when she was born and so lost her childhood. Her desire to search for her and search for music brings her to Goa.
It is also a story of a boy who just got his heart broken and trying to make it up by pursuing his dream of becoming a Stand Up Comedian.
And lastly and most importantly, the story of a middle-aged guy Ricky who loved but couldn't confess and his heartache of losing his finest love story before it even began leads him to pursue a legendary life. A life of meaning and a life of giving meaning to the dreams of others.
The beauty of the book lies where these three characters find solace in each other's company. While searching for a missing piece of the puzzle together, they did find the meaning of life and were able to reach the sky in their respective careers.
It's a story that has it all, philosophy, drama, love and everything. I really liked how the author chose three different narrations to give a bigger outlook towards the story. All in all, it was one of the finest reads for this year for me.
Here, let me end this review with another beautiful excerpt from the book itself:
‘There is a reason why we don't have an answer to everything yet. If we become all-knowing, the purpose of life will be destroyed.'
February 7, 2021
amazing story
November 28, 2022
2.5ish
It was a warm weekend read for me and i absorbed all the good vibes 😊❤
It was a warm weekend read for me and i absorbed all the good vibes 😊❤
April 29, 2024
This book just washes you away, questions all cliche concepts like, do we really love once? Though a fiction, but it is philosophical in its very nature. Inspiring to say the least, encouraging at its very best, now I feel like going and saying whatever it is to that person. At a very low phase, my friend gave it to me, much gratitude to her.
It's a lovely read!
It's a lovely read!
November 11, 2020
Elisha, pop sensation and queen of hearts from Goa, married a rich businessman from Czech and suddenly disappears after few years. Alara who believes Elisha is her mother goes back to Goa to search for her mother, as she still hopes she is alive somewhere, albeit under a hidden identity. Aarav, a young student from Goa who interns with bank to support his family financially and an aspiring standup comedian, hopes to meet Elisha at least once in his life after hearing about her in Goa. Ricky the old and crazy guy who is owner of Ricky’s Shack in Goa, friend of Elisha from childhood, wishes he never ever met her. What is the secret behind Elisha and who among these three will find her and how this search will change their lives forever forms the rest of the story.
The story is about Alara searching for Elisha and in the process meeting Aarav and Ricky among others in Goa, but at the end, each of them realize they are searching for something more than a missing person. And that is exactly what the title translates into — You live only once. Alara and Ricky steal the show with their strong characterizations and while Aarav starts off well, his character does not grow even though he is one of the three protagonists. Aarav lacks the layers that the other two have, may be since his life does not have as much pain and heart break as the other two go through.
Goa is the next major character is this story, as Goa and majorly Palolem beach are more than a backdrop and location; they are the soul of the book. The author has done an amazing job in vividly describing the locations to transport reader to a different world. This is the second outing of the author Stuti after her highly successful debut OTOR and I personally found her writing has grown exponentially. While the first half is perfect with unique characters, their struggles, in the middle of the picturesque Goa, the actual intent of finding Elisha slowly takes a backseat in the second half, as the characters and their internal turmoil take up the story.
The author weaves magic with her words, as the thoughts of Alara and Ricky are pure bliss; their thoughts and emotions are compelling. The quotes at the start of each chapter are interesting; Aarva’s standup acts though impressive could have been better presented. Pick this one for an enigmatic story that is coming-of-age filled with music, fun, love and much more. You live only once is an experience that every reader should drown in at least once.
The story is about Alara searching for Elisha and in the process meeting Aarav and Ricky among others in Goa, but at the end, each of them realize they are searching for something more than a missing person. And that is exactly what the title translates into — You live only once. Alara and Ricky steal the show with their strong characterizations and while Aarav starts off well, his character does not grow even though he is one of the three protagonists. Aarav lacks the layers that the other two have, may be since his life does not have as much pain and heart break as the other two go through.
Goa is the next major character is this story, as Goa and majorly Palolem beach are more than a backdrop and location; they are the soul of the book. The author has done an amazing job in vividly describing the locations to transport reader to a different world. This is the second outing of the author Stuti after her highly successful debut OTOR and I personally found her writing has grown exponentially. While the first half is perfect with unique characters, their struggles, in the middle of the picturesque Goa, the actual intent of finding Elisha slowly takes a backseat in the second half, as the characters and their internal turmoil take up the story.
The author weaves magic with her words, as the thoughts of Alara and Ricky are pure bliss; their thoughts and emotions are compelling. The quotes at the start of each chapter are interesting; Aarva’s standup acts though impressive could have been better presented. Pick this one for an enigmatic story that is coming-of-age filled with music, fun, love and much more. You live only once is an experience that every reader should drown in at least once.
May 12, 2022
"When your heart breaks, every passing day, it opens you up to new possibilities, often helping you emerge as the best version of you."
BOOK: You only live once: one for passion, two for love, three for friendship
AUTHOR: @stutichangle
GENRE: #fiction #romance #friendship #fictionnovel
RATING: 🌊🌊🌊🌊(4)
Three people meet or where meant to meet, to change their lives miraculously. If for one person, three people can become friends and find their destiny, then believe me we all have made those connections. There can be one or many people who have the power to connect us to others, the power is called "love". A different kind of love for each thats bound together in love!
❤Alara is in search of her long lost mom
❤Aarav is in search of his passion
❤Ricky is in search of finding peace within himself for his long lost love
And all the answers to this can be found in the famous Indian tourist destination #goa .
#suggested
#stutichangle
#SCFamily
#youonlyliveonce
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#music
#goa
#vacation
#romance
#lostlove
#friendship
#purpose
#purposeoflife
#life
#passion
#indianauthor
#india
#goodreads
#love
#fiction
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#readerssnapshot
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BOOK: You only live once: one for passion, two for love, three for friendship
AUTHOR: @stutichangle
GENRE: #fiction #romance #friendship #fictionnovel
RATING: 🌊🌊🌊🌊(4)
Three people meet or where meant to meet, to change their lives miraculously. If for one person, three people can become friends and find their destiny, then believe me we all have made those connections. There can be one or many people who have the power to connect us to others, the power is called "love". A different kind of love for each thats bound together in love!
❤Alara is in search of her long lost mom
❤Aarav is in search of his passion
❤Ricky is in search of finding peace within himself for his long lost love
And all the answers to this can be found in the famous Indian tourist destination #goa .
#suggested
#stutichangle
#SCFamily
#youonlyliveonce
#standupcomedy
#music
#goa
#vacation
#romance
#lostlove
#friendship
#purpose
#purposeoflife
#life
#passion
#indianauthor
#india
#goodreads
#love
#fiction
#reader
#reading
#readerssnapshot
#reads
#mayread
#happyreading
#bookstagram
#bookstagrammer
January 25, 2022
There is always a positive side of everything, learn to see that even if the times are hard.Its on you wheather you want to hold on to something that hurt in your life or you just need to let it go.
Good book to read, it also tells that there is no age to follow ur passion, if u can dream of it you should try.
Aarav was someone who was holding on to her ex and her memories, alara who was still holding on to her mother's memories and wanted to know what happened to her ,where Ricky was also holding on to a person he loved the most. When all these three met and helped each other to let it go from there inside pain ,there life became much simple, better and happy.
Good book to read, it also tells that there is no age to follow ur passion, if u can dream of it you should try.
Aarav was someone who was holding on to her ex and her memories, alara who was still holding on to her mother's memories and wanted to know what happened to her ,where Ricky was also holding on to a person he loved the most. When all these three met and helped each other to let it go from there inside pain ,there life became much simple, better and happy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 10, 2020
Longgggg lags!! I only got one single connect with elisha’s letter to alara at the end. Why that romance between alara and arav when they were so eagerly wants to findout whereabouts of alara’s mother. All of sudden with pouring feelings, love and that connection ended up to kissing ahh god crazy. Story is ok but the narration is not that strong. ☹️ in short i didnt like it.
November 19, 2022
I found it quite difficult to connect with the characters and the author’s way of writing where she has tried to make every line in every conversation dreamy and like full of live advices.
There’s a lot of abrupt conversations as well - one person asks or says something about a topic and the other person goes in a very diff direction. It gets annoying after a certain point.
There’s a lot of abrupt conversations as well - one person asks or says something about a topic and the other person goes in a very diff direction. It gets annoying after a certain point.
February 20, 2021
Overall, this is another good offering from Stuti. She has done exceedingly well, You Only Live Once already a raging hit, and in my opinion, she is on her way towards joining the league of top celebrity authors in India very soon.
May 18, 2021
This book is a bliss, It lifted up my mood and made my day. Cheerful read with bounties of wisdom between the pages.
Loved the way it is written elegant and deep.
Loved the way it is written elegant and deep.
May 16, 2024
You Only Live Once by Stuti Changle is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves into the lives of three distinct characters as they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.
The novel introduces us to three main characters: Alara, a rising YouTube star from Prague, Aarav, a struggling stand-up comedian from Pune, and Ricky, a quirky yet wise beach-shack owner from Goa. These three individuals, each with their unique backgrounds and struggles, find themselves intertwined in a quest to find the missing singer, Elisha, who vanished by the deep sea in Goa.
As they search for Elisha, Alara, Aarav, and Ricky not only uncover secrets about the singer's life but also learn profound truths about themselves. The humor sprinkled throughout the story adds a light-hearted touch, making it an enjoyable read.
One of the highlights of the book is the way these three characters find comfort and solace in each other's company. Their interactions and the bonds they form are beautifully depicted, showing how people from different walks of life can come together and support each other.
However, one downside of the book is the lack of build-up in the storyline. The narrative could have benefited from more detailed development in certain parts. Despite this, the quotes at the start of each chapter are interesting and add depth to the reading experience.
Overall, You Only Live Once is a delightful read, offering a mix of humor, wisdom, and inspiration.
The novel introduces us to three main characters: Alara, a rising YouTube star from Prague, Aarav, a struggling stand-up comedian from Pune, and Ricky, a quirky yet wise beach-shack owner from Goa. These three individuals, each with their unique backgrounds and struggles, find themselves intertwined in a quest to find the missing singer, Elisha, who vanished by the deep sea in Goa.
As they search for Elisha, Alara, Aarav, and Ricky not only uncover secrets about the singer's life but also learn profound truths about themselves. The humor sprinkled throughout the story adds a light-hearted touch, making it an enjoyable read.
One of the highlights of the book is the way these three characters find comfort and solace in each other's company. Their interactions and the bonds they form are beautifully depicted, showing how people from different walks of life can come together and support each other.
However, one downside of the book is the lack of build-up in the storyline. The narrative could have benefited from more detailed development in certain parts. Despite this, the quotes at the start of each chapter are interesting and add depth to the reading experience.
Overall, You Only Live Once is a delightful read, offering a mix of humor, wisdom, and inspiration.
November 4, 2020
The novel, "You Only Live Once?", by Stuti Changle is so inspiring. The author has done an amazing job in vividly describing different locations to transport the reader to a different world. This story is of friendship, love and hope one should never let go. This novel is so beautiful and pleasant, it has that positive aura all through the book. I loved it...
November 5, 2020
In the words of the author, 'A child without a mother always feels incomplete'. The inceptive stages of growth and development of a child is regarded primarily to the parents; who balancing on this tedious journey, save the rays of hope for us, don't they?
However, the unconventional departure of anyone of them leads us to consistent dismal and makes us the captive of exponential monotonous routine that eventually leads us to a place where all we want is -- ANSWERS.
The story revolves around Alara's search for her belongingness and to quench her inquisitiveness of knowing about her mother, Elisha. Nonetheless, Ricky's enthralling forever love for Elisha and Aarav's exposure to his passion and rekindling spark of love. It's beautiful to learn that our passion can fulfill a zillion things that we don't even consider exists or of significance. This book teaches us that the worldly chaos is bound to exist whilst coexisting with our dilemma and mystics of life. Also that forgiveness, friendship and love can happen unexpectedly; especially where you least expect it. And that the truth out there, somewhere, might not be what we expect them to be, and that's alright because knowing the truth is better that being in delusion. To know more about their journey of passion, belongingness, truth stay tuned with this book. 'YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE'
However, the unconventional departure of anyone of them leads us to consistent dismal and makes us the captive of exponential monotonous routine that eventually leads us to a place where all we want is -- ANSWERS.
The story revolves around Alara's search for her belongingness and to quench her inquisitiveness of knowing about her mother, Elisha. Nonetheless, Ricky's enthralling forever love for Elisha and Aarav's exposure to his passion and rekindling spark of love. It's beautiful to learn that our passion can fulfill a zillion things that we don't even consider exists or of significance. This book teaches us that the worldly chaos is bound to exist whilst coexisting with our dilemma and mystics of life. Also that forgiveness, friendship and love can happen unexpectedly; especially where you least expect it. And that the truth out there, somewhere, might not be what we expect them to be, and that's alright because knowing the truth is better that being in delusion. To know more about their journey of passion, belongingness, truth stay tuned with this book. 'YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE'
September 16, 2025
I just read the half book and returned it. I just can't connect with the author.
May 27, 2025
umm... overarchingly unrealistic.
January 21, 2022
It's a must read.
July 21, 2023
I give it a 3 star bcz
It was really hard to finish,
There was literally no plot twist
It felt like a plain book which is very boring
It was really hard to finish,
There was literally no plot twist
It felt like a plain book which is very boring
April 3, 2024
do we really only live once?
just take this book and read it, it sure isn’t going to be disappointing. An easy read but you are going to be smiling, crying, loving every bit of the concept of love and feel of warmth through the pages.
just take this book and read it, it sure isn’t going to be disappointing. An easy read but you are going to be smiling, crying, loving every bit of the concept of love and feel of warmth through the pages.
April 20, 2021
Life can get confusing at times. We look for answers in black and white but return home with shades of grey or maybe with colors you never know.
After reading the first part of the book i could have rated it 2.5 or maybe 3 but not more than that... But after i finished off with the book it changed.. the book is better in the other half but ofcourse it is incomplete if u miss the first not so interesting part.. thank you stuti changle for such an insightful writing
After reading the first part of the book i could have rated it 2.5 or maybe 3 but not more than that... But after i finished off with the book it changed.. the book is better in the other half but ofcourse it is incomplete if u miss the first not so interesting part.. thank you stuti changle for such an insightful writing
August 14, 2023
This story is based in goa. Not exactly a love story but rather a story of connection among people who didn't know each other and in little time they became an important part of each other's life due to their common goal or passion. This book inspires to find unanswered questions of life. It is always worth leaving a routine and solving the mystery of our life even if you don't know what would happen.
February 6, 2022
This was a decent book which started well but the pace in the second half was a bit fast, some things could have been better explained. I have a confusion though, I mean did he just assume it, because I know he was doubtful about it, but it was nowhere stated as far as I read.
The romance between the protagonists also felt a bit fast paced considering the fact there wasn't a lot of conversation between them before confession of feelings.
This book can be a one time read as it does help us look at the term "passion" with a different light and give us hope to follow our dreams.
The romance between the protagonists also felt a bit fast paced considering the fact there wasn't a lot of conversation between them before confession of feelings.
This book can be a one time read as it does help us look at the term "passion" with a different light and give us hope to follow our dreams.
July 19, 2022
" The story revolves around the three characters Alara, Aarav and Ricky. All three are somehow connected to the disappeared singer, Elisha; who is Alara's mother, Aarav is biggest fan of her and Ricky is her childhood friend. They'll set up together in Goa to find the mystery behind the lost sensational singer. "
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February 10, 2024
No spoilers, I promise. This book is wholesome, honestly. It will make you want to get moving and pursue what you really passionate about.
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