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Join me in a magical yet thrilling journey of Pari whose powers are getting
out of control. She doesn't know if this power she yields, is a Curse or
Blessing.
Middle Grade or Young Adult age group, this book will get
your 10+ yrs hooked. A new Book Series in the Fantasy Fiction genre. Parents
and kids will love it.
Good News: This is a Book Series. Book 1 is just
a sneak peek into the life of Pari and Nakul.
Let the Gloves come
off!
The Cryptic Clutch by A.M.Rain
Pari and Nakul Book 1
Story:
Pari Bhrambhatt is a 12 yr old who hates going to school as she considers nothing is normal in her life. She has her maternal grandmother Kalpana (Kalpi) to call her own in this world. Kalpi is one of a kind woman, who brings color to Pari's life. She has a agenda to save Pari at all costs. But save from whom ?Pari is bullied in school as she wears gloves on her hands at all times. Even when sleeping. Every time there are weird happenings, Pari is at the center of it and Kalpi shifts them lock stock barrel to another safe place. Pari has been moving all her life and wants some normalcy in her life. But she loves her only Grandmother and doesn't want to upset her. She has been hiding a few secrets herself. Secrets which will disturb Kalpi and which Pari has no control over.
Will Pari get to lead a normal life? What secret is Kalpi hiding? Does she find about Pari's secret? Who are they running from?
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What I liked:
The air of suspense. The humor in each situation. The teenage lingo and thought process. Sarcastic but thought provoking quotes and instances.This book is in league of Fantasy Fiction and is Book 1 of Book Series: Pari and Nakul
This book is like a delicious treat which you cant stop savoring. Mix of everything. Right for Middle grade or Young Adult genre. But you need not put a cap on the age limit for this book. It does have instances of bullying and it makes you cringe as well as get angry.
I loved the pulsating fear following us like a shadow throughout the book.
A.M.Rain, I enjoyed how you have sketched each of the characters. Even the
bullies. I could visualize Principle Mary and Kalpi easily.
I
most enjoyed the Pari's curt, sarcastic thoughts as replies. It was a fresh
view into the minds of a teenager with a vivacious mind. The lingo used is
funny and the dialogues like a whip. Special points for that. The Dialogues
always make me enjoy Varsha Dixit (aka A.M.Rain)'s books.
The
description of each place and situation is crystal clear. Another trait of
Varsha Dixit's writing.
The inner workings of a child growing into
a teen is seen with Pari's self-talk. How she is angry most times, how she
tries to reprimand's herself for upsetting Kalpi, her turmoil of taking down
the bullies but very sure she will be charged as the culprit so she bears it
for the greater good.
Subtle mention and beautiful handling of topics like bullying, peer pressure, depression, rebel streak, Anger issues, mother's love and loss of loved one.
The mystery air about a secret Kalpi wont
disclose and the building tension of what Pari's hands can do, makes the book
difficult to put down. Since it is a short book, it feels like a chocolate
which was over before you could identify its flavor.
The end was
abrupt. It was sort of snap and shut. I checked if I skipped any pages but
nope.
I wanted to read more of the story.
Some of the Quotes and Phrases which amused me & I loved:
"It is the end of the world only when it is the end of the world. Until then we fight with hope in our hearts, steel in our soul and purpose in our minds." Pg.8
Godzilla on Steroids Pg. 9
"You know, they pick on you because of the gloves you always have on." Pg.11
If I keep quiet, no secret shall leak out of my mouth. So, shut up forever, Pari! Pari worried that someday she might actually forget how to speak. Pg.11
Fancy fiction time. Here we go! Pg. 12
"You know Pari, from my experience of forty-six years, I can tell you that what we feel on the inside is what we communicate to those around us. If you did not think of yourself as different, maybe no one else will." Pg.53
What the double hockey sticks is he doing here? Pg. 5
The boy with purple hair, makeup and jewelry is cool. And I am a freak because all I do is wear gloves? So Logical. Pg. 41
What I wanted more:
Only peeve, the story felt short. Just as I was warming up, it ended. In the next book Author Varsha Dixit, please give bigger portion of the story. :)Grab The Book at:
About the Author:
A.M. Rain is the pen name for Varsha Dixit the author of several bestselling novels, She worked in the Indian television industry before moving to the US with her family. She feels enriched and blessed to be an author and a woman.
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