Review

 I just love how the ocean looks at night. It just makes me feel like I don’t know, No problem of mine is big enough in this world if you look at it that way. Everything is figure-out-able here because there’s such a constant sense of perspective.

That same feeling of clarity, comfort, and reflection is exactly what Call It Coincidence by Nona Uppal leaves you with. Some love stories stay with us because they make us feel good, ask the right questions, and reflect on the chaotic beauty of being a millennial. We’re dating, trying, failing, searching for meaning, and figuring life out as we go. And that’s what Nona captures so beautifully, that life doesn’t always go our way, yet somehow, it still unfolds in the most unexpected ways. Call It Coincidence has the charm of a Bollywood romance – girl meets boy, they drift apart, meet again, fall out again, and love quietly blooms in the middle of life happening in its imperfect rhythm.

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The story revolves around Naina, a girl with big dreams, looking for a job she doesn’t dread and a love that stays; and Vatsal, who is interning in Delhi before moving to London. Their paths cross, separate, collide again, and in these moments lies the heart of this book. Through changing equations, misunderstandings, and quiet longing, Nona shows how love grows, breaks, and still finds its way.

With an interesting plot and a crisp, descriptive narrative, Nona weaves a story of love, friendship, relationships, and life. The book opens beautifully with Naina going on a date and everything that follows, messy yet full of charm. It’s humorous, light, and thoroughly entertaining. Naina gets fired from a job she was already planning to quit. From how she gets her new job to how she meets Vatsal again, we see life unfolding in between. There’s drama, fun, entertainment, and even a classic Bollywood-style wedding sliding into the narrative. What stands out are the small, intimate conversations. What holds Vatsal back, what Naina feels, the little worries, the unspoken things, the moments of vulnerability. These details make the story truly beautiful.

Nona Uppal’s writing is smooth and immersive, the kind that makes everyday scenes come alive with feeling and has that contemporary charm that makes the story feel both intimate and cinematic. Simple yet expressive, the kind that makes you feel like you’re listening to a friend narrate their life updates over chai. What I especially loved is how Nona blends emotions with everyday moments effortlessly. The shifting timelines between the past and present help you understand what shaped these characters, their childhoods, their choices, their insecurities, and the love they carry. Every chapter brings a twist, a feeling, a moment that stays.

What I enjoyed most is how the narrative moves with ease. There’s no rush to reach an ending; instead, it allows the relationships to breathe. The coincidences that bring the characters together feel natural. They feel like life’s natural rhythm, the kind of moments we often dismiss but later realise were quietly significant. The equation between Naina and Sarina, the effortless way Naina always finds support in Nipun, Nipun and Sarina’s love story, these small details add warmth to the narrative. I love how their childhood connections are woven through the narrative, how Nipun and Vatsal being childhood buddies adds whole new layers, and how Nipun’s point of view about Vatsal shapes the story as things start falling into place. Another thread that shines is Naina’s relationship with her parents, especially her mother. The way their bond grows by the end, the budding friendship, the understanding, the soft companionship feels real and heart-touching. It adds a layer of emotional maturity to Naina’s journey and makes her growth feel complete.

If there’s a character who truly stays with you long after the book ends, it’s Naina. Honestly, I loved Naina more than Vatsal. She’s someone I would vouch for any day. Nona brings her to life so well that it almost feels like stepping into her shoes, experiencing her confusion, warmth, growth, and her messy, beautiful life. She deals with career uncertainty, heartbreak, confusion, and yet she keeps going. She finds a job, understands her feelings, and lets life happen with all its flaws.  It’s a smooth-paced story with lots of drama. At times, it feels a bit dragged or the characters seem to overreact, but then that’s how life is. The Bollywood-style climax brings everything together in a satisfying way.

Call It Coincidence is a warm, comforting, feel-good read, a story of love, friendship, and second chances. It’s the kind of book you can count on when you want something light, heartwarming, and hopeful.

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