Beneath The Surface-Lavanya Mathur

Book: Beneath The Surface
Author: Lavanya Mathur
Publisher: Bookleaf Publishing

I was provided a media copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Have you ever wanted to read short stories that could inspire you?

A collection of thought-provoking poems, short stories, and features, perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, change, or simply a moment of reflection. Each chapter is a standalone piece, ideal for quick reads during your coffee or tea break. Written in simple, accessible language, this book delivers profound messages that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds. "While all reds and golden try to steal the spotlight, The innocent and soft Lilac wins the heart effortlessly" -Iris

Lavanya’s book is a wonderful collection of poems, short stories and features that are inspiring, as well as feel like conversing with a friend while you are reading them. The poetry section features 6 poetry pieces, and each of them is quite wonderfully written. The verse is simple, but the message that the author wanted to convey has been duly passed on. The section with the 10 short stories was the part I enjoyed the most. Her writing is fresh and Lavanya blends storytelling with her messaging simply but effectively, and reading through the pages becomes a breeze. My favorite from the lot was the last story, Biryani With Love, because of how simply the idea of familial love has been presented through the metaphor of food. The last section of the book is Features where the author picks up a theme and talks about it, but true to her writing style, she has put these microtales as examples to put her point across to the reader. Coming to the writing, Lavanya’s voice is quite fresh and her positive attitude shines through in her writing. Each of the piece in the book acts as a ray of hope, and there is something for everyone in the book. The writing is such that you feel like that the stories are being narrated to you and you are visually engaged in reading them. There are parts of the book where one more round of editing could have improved the experience, but overall, the book is a wonderfully written collection of inspiring pieces.

The book is recommended for anyone looking to read inspiring short stories, poems and musings that would help you look at the brighter side of life. The book scores a 4.63/5 for me.

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