How do you determine if your life is truly boring? Does boredom inspire you to be more productive, or does it grant you the excuse to pursue anything in the name of adventure? Cross Your Heart, Take My Name by Novoneel Chakraborty delves into this dilemma.
This Psychological Thriller was released in 2020. While not a conventional romance, the story incorporates themes of love and obsession with a darker, more complex undertone.
What the story says….
The story begins at Bengaluru International Airport, where Garv Roy Choudhary, a successful lawyer, awaits his flight to Pune. Garv had travelled to Bangalore to meet his wife, Nihira, who works for an NGO there. While at the airport, Garv crosses paths with Yahvi, and their meeting sparks a connection that unfolds over time. Despite being accomplished in their respective fields, Garv and Yahvi are trapped in the monotony of their lives. Their marriages lack the excitement and passion they yearn for, and within just six months, they make a drastic decision—to leave their partners and start a new together.
However, the story takes a dramatic turn when Yahvi mysteriously disappears just before they are set to leave. As Garv begins searching for her, diving into her social media accounts, he uncovers a shocking truth that unravels an entirely different narrative, leaving him questioning everything he thought he knew.
What do I feel …
To be honest, the description of this book is so compelling that it draws you in immediately—you can’t help but wonder where Yahvi went and what happened to her. It’s a clever marketing strategy to hook readers. However, as the story progresses, you may lose connection with it, especially if you’re like me and don’t fully relate to concepts like urban loneliness. After all, isn’t there a void inside all of us? Does that mean we should abandon everything and walk away? Indifference doesn’t always lead us astray.
Sometimes, having everything in life isn’t always a blessing, as it can make us take things for granted. They say, ‘Even heaven on earth feels like a prison after a while.’ While I don’t entirely agree with the author’s perspective, I can’t deny the brilliance of the nail-biting twist he adds to the story. This is precisely what makes it a standout psychological thriller—a genre that thrives on exploring human pride and its complexities.”
In conclusion, if you want to explore the depth of concepts like urban loneliness and companionship, and you enjoy reading mystery and suspense, this novel is a must-read. It will leave you questioning whether modernity is truly driving us forward or subtly pulling us backward.
