I have read several of Gita V Reddy's children's books, and I can safely say that this adult short story is every bit as good as her books for kids.

I connected with the characters of Raj and Divya very quickly. Even though I've thankfully never been in their situation, the author conveyed their thoughts, hopes and fears so perfectly and clearly that I felt like I'd known them my whole life. To do that takes masterful skill, especially in a book that's only 26 pages long.

This story also asks an important question to do with marriage: when does something become too broken to fix? Can two people change so much that they are just not compatible anymore? If so, can they still find a way to make it work?

I tend to like stories where the ending is left open, and this one is no exception.

Spoiler

There were hints that suggested that Raj and Divya ended up not divorcing, but it could have gone either way. Obviously, I like to think that they stayed together.

Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.