The One You Cannot Have

Book Review 

Title: The One You Cannot Have

Author- Preeti Shenoy

Genre: Fiction/Romance

There comes a time in everyone's life when we wish for true love, a soulmate who will be with us forever in all the ups and downs of life. We also realize that finding your true love or soulmate is not easy. Most of us are not fortunate enough to have that, its like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, not attainable.

Love stories are my favourite reads. We all can connect to them, as most of us have fallen in love at some point in life. The title of this book drew me to it. I have been an ardent fan of Preeti Shenoy after I rtead her book ' The Secret Wishlist '.This book too did not disappoint me.

This is a love story that tells us about three couples who have different equations with each other.This story is about love, friendship, deceit and heartbreak. It is never ever easy to forget the one you truly one. Somewhere there is a corner of our mind and heart where the loved one resides.This story is about that person whom you truly love but you cannot have.  

The love story of Aman and Shruti is envied by all. Theirs is a love story that everyone dreams to have. They are dreaming of a future together in bliss when the inevitable happens. The two lovers are torn apart due to certain circumstances that leave them with only memories of each other to cherish. After a few years abroad trying to get over the break up immersing himself in work, Aman is back in India.

Its here that he comes in contact with a new friend, the buubly and lovable girl next door, Anjali. Aman also meets Vikram and Dipika , a married couple who have their share of fights at home. Shruti is also married to Rishabh and they share a different equation. 

What happens between Shruti and Rishabh to sour things between them?
What tore the lovebirds Aman and Shruti apart?
What is the connection between Aman and Anjali? Is it love?
What happens between Aman and Dipika?

(No, I will not be giving out any spoilers)

All the above queries are answered as you go through the story. The language is simple and the story flows easily . The reader is eager to find out what connects the characters. As we read we are aware of some emotions and instances that are common to us. We feel a bond with the characters. We may also become nostalgic at some point while reading, I did!

Love is like that. It is a universal feeling. The author has a knack of weaving the story beautifully and leading us to the understanding of the varied characters and their traits. A good read for the lovers of romance. I am a fan of Preeti Shenoy and I just found out that there are many other books of hers that I have not yet read. They will all be in my TBR (To Be Read) list now.