96 Words for Love

Name: 96 Words for Love
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Rachel Roy
ISBN: 9781549197581

Author: Rachel Roy, Ava Dash, James Patterson

Narrator: Soneela Nankani

Unabridged: 8 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Jimmy Patterson

Published: 01/15/2019

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Coming Of Age, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Social Themes

Synopsis

James Patterson Presents a modern retelling of a classic Indian legend, 96 Words for Love is a touching coming-of-age story that reads like Eat, Pray, Love for teens.

Ever since her acceptance to UCLA, 17-year-old Raya Liston has been quietly freaking out. She feels simultaneously lost and trapped by a future already mapped out for her.

Then her beloved grandmother dies, and Raya jumps at the chance to spend her last free summer at the ashram in India where her grandmother met and fell in love with her grandfather. Raya hopes to find her center and her true path. But she didn't expect to fall in love... with a country of beautiful contradictions, her fiercely loyal cousin, a local girl with a passion for reading, and a boy who teaches her that in Sanskrit, there are 96 different ways to say the word "love."

A modern retelling of the classic Indian legend of Shakuntala and Dushyanta, 96 Words for Love is a coming-of-age story about finding yourself in unexpected places.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kristen on December 14, 2018

I won a free copy on Goodreads thanks to FirstReads in exchange for an honest review. Spoilers ahead. Get lost if you actually want to like this book. I don't want to ruin it for you. This book was pretty hollow. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't necessarily bad or hurtful or a waste of time... per se. It......more

Goodreads review by Darque on February 27, 2019

What can I say about 96 Words For Love? It was a quick, easy read. It was sweet. It was a little romantic, and it was heart-warming. 96 Words For Love was one of those that kind of made you feel light and airy while you were reading it. It was adventurous and refreshing. It was full of life and love,......more

Goodreads review by Flavia on March 09, 2019

Rating: 3.5 stars I was very excited to read this book! A lot of YA seems to be featuring less and less romance, and my poor romantic heart needs romance to live, haha. So, when I heard that 96 Words for Love would be a modern retelling of a classic legend from India (with lots of romance), I knew th......more

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Praise for 96 Words for Love:
A Junior Library Guild pickA Girls Life Chloe's Book Club pick

"A universal love story as fresh, vibrant and stunning as the back drop of India it is set in. I loved the message, the journey and the self discovery at the root of this epic love story."—Kim Kardashian West

*"Raya's candor and self-reflection infuse the narration with the perfect balance of insight and momentum. A beautifully crafted, truly feminist coming-of-age story featuring nuanced characters in a unique setting."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"This book is a feast for your soul. How our inner lives and yearnings govern the adventure we call life is part of every lore in every tradition. This story by Rachel and Ava will energize you and fill you with the longing of a love that stirs within us as a spark that can turn into a raging fire and without which life stays barren and dry."—Deepak Chopra MD

"A witty, warm, compelling coming of age story from my friend, fashion superstar Rachel Roy and her daughter Ava. 96 Words for Love is a story that will capture your heart and leave you feeling empowered to go after your dreams."—Brian Grazer, Oscar-winning producer of Empire, Friday Night Lights, Arrested Development

"With heart and hope, 96 Words for Love is a vivid story of one girl's mission to unravel the forty-year-old mystery of her grandmother's past at an ashram. Roy and Dash have written a beautifully crafted homage to Bharat (India) and expertly explore the meaning of cultural identity, love and the lengths we'll go to find truth in our lives. A must-read!" -—Nisha Sharma, author of My So-Called Bollywood Life

"A majestic coming of age story about family, first love, and self-discovery....From the moment Raya boards a train into the Himalayas, 96 Words for Love will completely sweep you away."—Sara Saedi, author of Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card and The Never Ever series

"Appealing, funny, and authentic."—Donna Scanlon