✿When I Am with You ✿

By: Arushi

3rd year, BA programme

Design: Ragini

Durjoy Datta’s "When I Am with You" is the book that made me believe in the crazy, unpredictable magic of love.

Seriously, you can plan your entire life, but love? It just happens.

Aishwarya is 28, a total boss with her start-up dreams, aiming to revolutionize childcare for young women professionals. She's convinced that she can do it all solo, with a bit of genetic help from the dreamy Akshay. But oh boy, things never go as planned. Akshay isn’t on board, and then boom, enters Dhiren. He's got a mysterious past, some crazy crypto highs and lows, and he just happens to start working for Aishwarya.

Her friends Smriti and Vinny are like the ultimate protective squad, throwing up red flags everywhere about Dhiren. But there's something about him that pulls Aishwarya in, despite all the warnings and secrets he’s hiding with his buddy Neeraj.

Disaster feels like it's always one step away, but maybe, just maybe, love is the one thing that can save them all.

Datta nails the modern-day romance vibe. Aishwarya is fierce and relatable, Dhiren is all mystery and charm, and their dynamic is so engrossing. The story doesn’t just stop at romance; it dives into personal ambition, the quirks of friendship, and the unexpected turns life takes.

It's a roller coaster—one filled with humor, warmth, and those “aww” moments that make you believe in love all over again. If you're a hopeless romantic or even just a fan of Datta’s work, "When I Am with You" is a must-read. Just trust me, you’ll be hooked!

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