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Zen by Shabnam Minwalla -novel about Mumbai in 1935 and 2019
Zen is beautiful, deep, well-written, and creative mix of historical fiction and contemporary novel about Mumbai in 1935 and 2019.
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The Daydreams by Laura Hankin – reunion contemporary fiction
The Daydreams is emotive, realistic, dramatic and fast-paced character-driven reunion contemporary fiction with redemption arc.
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The Widow’s Weeds by Allie Cresswell – fiction about domestic abuse
The Widow's Weeds is touching, emotive, and heart-wrenching contemporary about domestic abuse but I didn't enjoy the slow pace and romantic complications.
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The Widow’s Mite (Widows #2) by Allie Cresswell – heartbreaking contemporary
The Widow's Mite is bittersweet, heartwarming, and heartbreaking contemporary about bereavement, scam, and financial issues.
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The Hoarder’s Widow (Widows #1) by Allie Cresswell – contemporary about compulsive hoarding
The Hoarder's Widow is a touching contemporary about compulsive hoarding and how that affects the lives of people living with the hoarder with a well-written theme and layers.
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The Naani Diaries by Riva Razdan – fiction about Indian marriage and culture
The Naani Diaries is enjoyable contemporary women's fiction about Indian marriage and culture with many other interesting topics to discuss.
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The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges – magical realism contemporary fiction
The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone is unique and touching magical realism contemporary fiction with beautiful writing but it turned out okay for me. Disclaimer – Many thanks to Publisher for eARC via…
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The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson – soulful and hopeful contemporary
The Lost Ticket is sweet, uplifting, soulful and hopeful contemporary about kindness with foud family vibe. Disclaimer – Many thanks to Berkley for eARC via NetGalley.This post contains affiliate links Synopsis Strangers aboard…
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Luck and Last Resorts (Love, Lists & Fancy Ships #2) by Sarah Grunder Ruiz – heartwarming second chance contemporary
Luck and Last Resorts is lovely, fun and heartwarming second chance contemporary for summer reading with lots of banter, angst, and tension. Disclaimer – Many thanks to Berkley for eARC via NetGalley.This post…
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The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden – contemporary with magical realism
The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is emotive, and bittersweet contemporary with magical realism. Fan of adult contemporary/women's fiction will enjoy this.
