Name of the Book: Scorpio Superstar ( Written In the Stars, Book 1)
Author: Sundari Venkatraman
Star Rating: 5 stars
I will start with a special mention for the cover. Absolutely love it. Great work Designer of Sundari Venkatraman.The Story:
Ranjini maintains the site for the superstar Chandrakanth, Chandru for short. But she had never met him and when she does, the stars conspire to make him fall in love with her. While the superstar is head over heels in love with the dusky beauty, she is unable to stop being in awe of him.
With the consent of her parents, they marry, much to the disappointment of Chandru's periamma (aunt). Throw in an ex here and the two ladies make every possible effort to make Ranjini's life a living hell.
The story flows through the passion between Ranjini and Chandru as they fight against those whom they had once cared for.
Love at first sight
Most of Ms. Venkatraman's stories make the protags fall in love instantly. Though I missed that slight tug in my heart but the passion that grows between Chandru and Ranjini will start a fire in a reader's heart. With every scene, Chandru grew in Ranjini's heart. It was a slow fire which got started due to Chandru attraction for Ranjini and her being awestruck with his stardom persona and then slowly understanding, love and respect are roped in.
The old school of thought vs the new thoughts
While Periamma represents the old school of thoughts where girls are not allowed to work etc, Ranjini becomes an epitome of why a girl should work. A thought that is very well penned in this book. She didn't need to work, she had everything and yet she felt the need to retain her own identity.
The transition..
It was not easy for Ranjini to accept the life of a superstar's bride. With new makeovers came the jealousy of Chandru's ex. But instead of flying into rages of jealousy herself Ranjini handled them very well. I think it's the positive attitude in this story which made me finish it off in one sitting.
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