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•A world of silver wasn’t worth the spark of silver in his eye•

Kashmir is a state of many stories, isn’t it? And Author Bhavini Desai weaves one such story of love, politics, military and twists. It’s the story of Iram Haider, a young Kashmiri Writer who returns home to Srinagar after a decade of Exile and Atharva Singh Kaul, a Soldier who had saved her life. Iram is part of Atharva’s political party, writing speeches for him. As Jammu and Kashmir gear up for the biggest election, Iram weighs in a balance against their homeland.

Who will Atharva choose? Iram or his land? Witness the story of Love and Politics with a vibrant beautiful backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir.

The plot of the story is engrossing with a crisp descriptive narrative. Bhavini takes the readers to the land of love and politics. Loved the way the story turned out to be. The way Iram and Atharva meet and the events where destiny brings them together. The story starts on a slow note with Iram describing a boy whose holy book she still carries, her past, her family and of course Kashmir. Later the story picks up really well. The way the events were taking place will excite the readers. Just like love and hate, a choice between right and wrong, this story too has its shades and seasons. I loved the way Bhavini paid attention to adding the little details that make this story special. Little details like the timing when Iram and Atharva met in different seasons. Their Romance and their conversations.

The writing style of the author is simple and mesmerizing. While the events will make the readers curious, the question of what will Atharva decide will always be at the back of their minds. You’ll find many new characters after a few chapters.

The characters are strong and well-developed by the author. Not only Iram and Atharva but other characters are as good as the main characters.

I love Atharva’s character more and Noora’s character had my heart. Well, this story has an amazing villain too.

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Well as the plot developed you’ll get clarity of the motive of each character which is thrilling to read. Iram’s past will give you goosebumps while Atharva’s love is the cure. The political part is captivating and the way each character plays the role is top-notch. Amidst all the crises and politics, their love Bloomed but will it last? I can’t wait to read the Book 2 of this beautiful saga.

Each character has a story to tell that adds twists to the story and our Villian Sufiyan Shaikh’s story is my favourite. It’s a slow-paced book that will leave you with a feeling of heaviness. You’ll witness a plethora of emotions here.

There’s drama, politics and lots of spice and entertainment here. Bhavini balances the story well. Not to forget the interesting climax that will stun the readers.

It’s a good story but a Lil longer one. I wish it could have been ab bit fast-paced and a bit shortened. Also, the font size is too small which made it difficult to read but could be taken care of in the next print. But then, everything is fair for a good story and this is indeed a great one.

It’s a fantastic read that has my heart, Iram and Atharva will surely make a place in readers’ hearts.

Summary

Iram Haider, a young Kashmiri writer, returns home to Srinagar after a decade of exile, and is instantly thrown into the vortex of the valley. In a heaven surrounded by hell, where bombs go off as naturally as Chinars bloom, she meets Atharva Singh Kaul again. The soldier who had left her after saving her life, the boy whose holy book she still carries.

Hurled into Atharva’s political life, Iram finds herself at the centre of his party, writing his speeches, resisting hatred against her father and despite everything, falling in love with the gallant man who says that he will be the next CM.

But this election season, Kashmir’s governance is not the only agenda at stake. An old woven conspiracy is coming to pass. One that will destroy the already shattered pieces of this land. As Jammu & Kashmir gear up for its biggest election, Iram weighs in a balance against their homeland. And it is Atharva who has to choose — keep the woman he loves, or forsake her for the land he has promised to save.

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