Book Review : I Wear The Smile You Gave by Shweta Shah

Author - Shweta Shah
Publisher - Blue Rose Publishers
Pages - 204

Blurb

Ajeet is a commoner, boy next door who is away from the Worldliness and moreover just a happy-go-lucky guy. Aditi and Ajeet are batch mates in a junior college and share a good chemistry. Aditi is all head over heels for Ajeet and without any hesitation, irrespective of the time and place, boldly conveys her feelings for him. Ajeet was infatuated towards Aditi, however, finds his true love in Sumi whom he meets in his coaching class. Wanting to break away from the conventional norms and shackles of a traditional familial business and to prove his worth to his dad, Ajeet joins army. Years later, a tragedy connects Ajeet, Sumi and Aditi once again, however, changing their lives forever.

Review

A book with an uncommon title. That's what attracted me the most. This is an unusual kind of romance, having glimpses of love triangle as well as one sided love. Ajeet, Sumi and Aditi are the protagonists of the story. The characters have been so well designed. They're not perfect, rather they seem to be real ones, shaped by circumstances. Aditi was obsessed with Ajeet, while his reciprocation was through infatuation only. He found love in Sumi. But the dimension of their relationship was changed by a tragedy.. The author has really done a great job. I really loved the way she portrayed the dynamic nature of relationships, how they change shape with time. This novel also has a strong message..a message to stay strong during tough times. Even when your confidence hits the floor, you should not lose hope, things will surely come round. This is a story which makes hope bloom inside your heart. Though the story had a slow start, yet it was quick enough to pick up pace.

The cover is wonderful. The title is so unique and nice. The blurb is good but doesn't give out much about the story. The theme is nice. The plot is well chosen. The storyline is quite strong. Characterisation has played an important role in the story. Though the story seemed dragged at parts, it doesn't disappoint the reader anyhow.

Cover - 4/5
Title - 5/5
Blurb - 4/5
Theme - 4.5/5
Plot - 4/5
Characterisation - 4.5/5

Overall, I must say this book is wonderfully written. It'll surely touch your heart. Do read it for sure! 💟💟.