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Kinjal’s story is one of love, loss, hope, and self-discovery. When her father passes away, Kinjal realizes she never truly knew him. But as she reads through his diary, she uncovers secrets that change her perspective and helps her understand him better.

“The Year That Changed Everything” by Krusha Sahjwani @write_the_world_pink is a heartwarming tale that explores the themes of love, loss, hope, relationship and friendship along with serious themes like parental pressure, a troubled marriage and the lengths parents will go to for their children.

Through Kinjal’s journey, we see how knowing both sides of a story can change everything. One could relate to her struggles with changing relationships, a new boyfriend, and finding her way in her career.

Krusha’s simple yet captivating writing style takes readers on an emotional journey. Each diary entry adds depth to the story, leaving Kinjal and the readers unsettled. You will love reading about how Kinjal deals with her emotions while handling her relationship with Ved, and how her best friend Div always has her back.

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What I loved is the small moments that Krusha described. How her mother loved watching sunsets and how she made her watch them. Her observations and the way she tries to sort and solve the mystery is impressive. The little moments Krusha describes adds an extra layer of depth to the story. Each chapter fixes up the missing puzzle making the story more exciting.

The characters are brilliantly developed, with Kinjal and Ved standing out as relatable and genuine. The unexpected climax is a great addition to the narrative, and the events unfold in a smooth and emotionally charged way.

Overall, “The Year That Changed Everything” is a moving and fulfilling story that readers will love. Whether you’re looking for a light read or an emotional journey, this book has it all.

Summary

Twenty-two-year-old Kinjal is excited about her first ever date. That is until one phone call changes her life as she knows it. The death of a parent is traumatic for anyone, but more so for someone that shared a toxic relationship with the departed one. To make matters worse (or better), she discovers her late father’s personal diary and with it many secrets unfold. This book throws you into her world as she navigates this new information, new feelings, changing relationship dynamics, and a new boyfriend, in addition to finding her way with her own career and identity.

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