Toxic Love | Guzaarish | Book Review

The Book Blurb

Rating - 5 /5 ★★★★★

My Review

After reading this book, I am speechless and thoughtless. This book has gotten under my skin, and I cherish each and every page.

After losing his first love to his brother Ahaan's heart is broken. So he builds a wall to never love again and lets any girl into his heart, but destiny plays with him again. Purvi, a girl who annoys him, shares the space and drinks with him on the night he wishes to be alone. Purvi realizes in the morning that she had drunken unprotected sex with Ahaan. Now, she is pregnant, so she suggests marrying Ahaan to protect her baby and herself from the one person she fears the most—Ehsaas. Purvi's presence begins to heal Ahaan, and he recognizes his mistake in judging her. Purvi and Ahaan get closer, but Eshaas stands in the way, holding too many secrets in his hands to break them apart to win Purvi. Purvi must choose between her desire for Eshaas and the serenity that Ahaan brings. Ahaan stood by the side of his own story, but this time he vowed not to let anybody break his heart again.

Purvi is sassy, fiery, and carefree but hides perfectly in her dramatic charm. This daring and bold story is just made for Purvi. Purvi is indeed a bombshell; she always surprises me whenever she speaks. I adore her hate or love dynamic with Eshaas and also her anger or love with Ahaan. I absolutely love her as she grows more stunning and magnificent throughout the book. The banter between Ahaan and Purvi is both amusing and hot.

Ahaan, Oh! I have a special place for him. He is very different from the previous book, but I like his growth, maturity, and gentleness in this book. I enjoyed reading about his inner turmoil of loving someone again. I adore his wild thoughts about Purvi, giving me a glimpse of his old self. The chemistry and attraction between them are scorching hot.

Eshaas has a mysterious aura that makes it all the more curious to know. And the author nailed it. I had too many mixed feelings for him; at first, hate came naturally for him like Purvi, but as the secrets unraveled, I was drawn to him. His darkness pushes me over the edge. I was taken aback by the epilogue and am eager to read his book. However, I adore Saanj far more than I should and would like to hear more about her life secrets.

The plot is compelling, and the twist is both; pleasant and surprising, keeping me captivated until the end. The love triangle is impressively written. I am impressed with the author for remembering that Purvi is pregnant throughout the entire book and giving a different, non-cliché, and realistic reason for an unexpected pregnancy. I read the book slowly to make it last as long as possible. I love the way this story turns on a dark edge.

Toxic Love is a must-read slow-burn romance consisting of hate, love, revenge, forgiveness, and heartbreak.

• If you enjoy reading Indian books about love after marriage, one-night stands, and accident pregnancy romance, this one's for you.
• It's perfect for first-time readers.
• If you enjoy reading romantic suspense novels with an Indian touch, this book is for you.
• Only adult readers should read this.
• It can be read as a standalone.
• The author wrote it quite effectively for non-Indians to read.

Love was a dangerous emotion and caring for someone was a gateway to mending a broken heart, only to break it even more later. 

Love was the most confusing word in the world. It was the only word whose meaning changed with each individual. 

If you’re committed to somebody, you don’t allow yourself to find perfection in someone else. 

Heartbreak was the worst hangover ever. 

The remedy to forget the daunting past was to have something worth living for in the present. 

I wasn’t afraid of the darkness . I was afraid of my life without the lights. 

Love lacks the basic courtesy of knocking on the door of your heart before entering. You won’t know it has consumed your heart until it’s too late.