Book Review: Voice mates by Anamika Mishra

Introduction

ISIN: 978-81-8495-767-9
Genre: Fiction / Drama
Publishers: Jaico
Price: Rs. 250/- ( I got the book from the author for a review)

Tulip Hill is an obedient and intelligent daughter to her disciplinarian parents. She has been a topper throughout her school, because her parents wanted her to be. Now, they want her to enroll in one of the best colleges. But Tulip harbors the desire to become a singer, for music is her only passion that helps her see through life’s miseries.

Then there is Sam - witty, easy-going and flirty. Both Tulip and Sam share their love for music. Yet, both dream of a different life.

What are those dreams? What happens when they meet and enter the biggest duet competition together? Will their love blossom during this emotional roller-coaster?

Join the VoiceMates in their musical journey to know more!

Behind The book

Source: Amazon.in

About the author

Anamika Mishra is an Indian author and blogger. Her debut novel Too Hard to Handle was an instant hit. She is also a motivational speaker and has given guest lectures in reputed organizations and institutions. She has a degree in BCA followed by MJMC from Amity University.

You can follow Anamika on (www.anamikamishra.com), (www.facebook.com/anamikamishra.page), Twitter (@anamikawrites) or Email her at mail@anamikamishra.com

Me thinks

When I had heard about this book for the first time I remembered Anamika's first book. Though I haven't read that one, I know about it because she happens to be a blogger turned author and they are always an inspiration for us bloggers. I loved the uniqueness of the plot in this book and decided to review it.

I finished the book is less than 2.5 hours, a fast quick breezy read. This book is different than the rest of the stories doing rounds because of its ending. The ending is a show stealer and no I am not revealing anything more than that. I loved it more because of the ending had it been any other ending perhaps I would have been disappointed by it.

Moreover, though I have not read her previous work I did read a lot of reviews of it and from that I can definitely say she has come a long way. This work speaks a lot about the growth she has had as a writer since then and I am sure she is one person to watch out for in the next few years.

Jaico's reputation of NIL editing errors ensures this book is just the perfect read one can look for which is entertaining and exciting at the same time. Strongly recommended for people who enjoy light reads and are always on the look out for some FAB read. This is one of them!

Foodie Verdict

This book is like pudina rice - different, unheard of commonly, unique with a taste that is just out of the world.

Source: foodviva.com

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