Chitti Reads

  Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Love in 280 Characters or Less by Ravynn K. Stringfield! If you're a fan of smart, swoony, and social media-infused love stories, this debut is going to steal your heart—and maybe even your bookmarks tab. Book:  Love in 280 Characters or Less Genre:  Young Adult Contemporary Publishing Date: April 15, 2025 Goodreads  |  Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble  | IndieBound Rep:  Black, POC Synopsis : Black college student Sydney Ciara navigates academics, love, and the online realm in this Young Adult coming-of-age romance told through her blog posts, messages, social media posts, and more! Sydney Ciara Warren is excited as she starts her first year of college, but also nervous. Her best friend Malcolm will be at a different university, so she’ll have to make new friends. And despite her interests in writing and fashion, she has no idea what path will ultimately be right for her, though they probably don’t in...

Author :  Mansi Shah Publication Date : September   3, 2024 Publisher: Park Row Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Rating:   ★★★ ★★ Book Description:      A journey of self-discovery and second chances what happens when a “good Indian girl” finally puts herself first? Mansi Shah’s A Good Indian Girl is a heartfelt, thought-provoking, and empowering novel that explores cultural expectations, personal dreams, and the courage to break free from tradition. Jyoti has spent her whole life following the rules—being the obedient daughter, marrying the man her parents chose, and giving up her dream job as a head chef to focus on having a baby. But when infertility struggles to take a toll on her marriage, her husband leaves her, and suddenly, she’s not just childless and unemployed—she’s also seen as a disgrace to her Gujarati family. Needing a fresh start, Jyoti heads to Tuscany to visit her best friend, Karishma. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, wine, and endless...

Check out these recommendations if you’re new to fantasy or looking to escape reality. They helped me get into fantasy books. Title: Sound The Gong Author: Joan He Publisher:  Roaring Brook Press Released:   April 30, 2024 Series:   Kingdom of Three  (#2) Pages: 368 Book:  Amazon Description:  All her life, Zephyr has tried to rise above her humble origins as a no-name orphan. Now, she is a god in a warrior’s body and has never felt more powerless. The warlordess Xin Ren holds the Westlands, but her position is tenuous. In the north, the empress remains a puppet under Miasma’s thumb. In the south, the alliance with Cicada is in pieces. Fate has a winner in mind for the three kingdoms, but Zephyr has no intentions of respecting it. She will pay any price to see Ren succeed and make her enemies pay, especially the enigmatic Crow. What does do when she finds out the truth. . . Only the heavens know. Genres: Fantasy, YA, Romance, Retellings Title:   Go...

             Author: Kritika Rao Publication Date:  January 21, 2025 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: The Divine Dancers Duology, book 1 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Rating:  ★★★ ★★ Book Description:    In this sweeping crossover of romantic fantasy and Hindu mythology, acclaimed author Kritika H. Rao reimagines the famous tale of a celestial dancer tasked with seducing a human sage, but when she finds herself falling in love with her mark, she will be forced to choose between loyalty to her home and being true to herself—perfect for readers of   Daughter of the Moon Goddess ,   Kaikeyi , and   Circe . Across the mortal and immortal realms, celestial dancers known as apsaras are revered for their beauty, allure, and enchanting magic. But Meneka knows that is not all they are. Trained as a weapon—a warrior—Meneka despises leaving each of her marks in thrall to her potent illusions. With every seduction, Lord Indra, king o...

Ah, romance novels—the happiest escape that lights up our hearts and sparks our imaginations. Their delightful characters and engaging storylines take us to worlds filled with passion and whimsy. But what drives our fascination with these love stories? Research shows there are solid reasons behind our passion for romance novels, and we will explore them in this post. So whether you’re reading on an e-reader or flipping through the pages of a well-loved paperback, know that indulging in romance is a rewarding experience! Featuring romance novel Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter The Emotional Rollercoaster Let’s start with the emotional connection. Romance novels excel at evoking emotions like happiness, longing, and even heartache. Neuroscientists have found that reading romantic stories activates the brain's reward center, releasing dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter. Picture this: after a tiring day, you settle into your favourite chair with a delightful romance book....