Book review of Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things by Maya Prasad

The 4 Singh sisters assist their twice-widowed father run the Songbird Inn, a quaint however charming trip spot on Orcas Island, Washington. In the yr after the Songbird wins an award for many romantic inn within the nation, every member of the household finds themselves on the sting of romance. As they navigate relationships previous and new, the Singh sisters uncover that love is larger, bolder and extra omnipresent than any of them may have dreamed.

Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things is split into 4 sections, every of which focuses on one of the Singh sisters and her story. The sisters couldn’t be extra completely different: Nidhi, the eldest, is disciplined and organized, with massive plans for her future. Avani is her reverse, restlessly hopping from one pastime to the subsequent. Shy Sirsha, the youngest, prefers expressing herself via pictures slightly than dialog. And Rani, Avani’s twin, is a real idealist and self-proclaimed love guru. With every passing season, a distinct sister finds herself within the center of a romantic intrigue, making a enjoyable, cohesive set of interconnected tales with recurring characters and settings. 

But romance is only one half of this novel. Debut creator Maya Prasad dives deep into the Singh sisters’ inside worlds to point out how broadly love could be outlined and skilled. When their prolonged household in India reaches out to reconnect after years of distant silence, the women wrestle with what it means to be Indian American. They grieve the loss of their mom and stepfather years after their deaths. And as they take into account their plans for all times after highschool, they ponder a future during which they might not stay collectively underneath one roof.

Self-love turns into a central theme as every sister faces her personal challenges. Nidhi wrestles with an sudden new connection. Avani confronts unaddressed grief and resentment. Sirsha struggles to talk up for herself. And deep down, Rani is not sure what love actually is. As the sisters work via their largest insecurities and flaws, Prasad illustrates how troublesome relationships could be, however she by no means loses sight of how love could be so simple as a meal loved collectively, a promise to be current, a shared silence or a second probability. 

Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things doesn’t sacrifice authenticity for love. Instead, it options well-rounded characters experiencing differing kinds of love and portrays severe topics with a light-weight, refreshing and relatable contact. Realistic and entertaining, this novel is ideal for readers who crave love in all its many varieties.