About the Book:

What if reality was a carefully crafted illusion, and every truth you thought you knew was a mirage?

Get ready to experience a roller coaster of emotions. Just when you think you have it figured out, the unexpected will leap at you from a page, leaving you stunned and breathless.
A daughter waiting for her father to return from war…
An artist struggling to create a masterpiece…
A scientist having her own definition of a better world…
A friend who loves without being loved back…
A man who has eyes only for another woman on his wedding night…

Twisted Tales and Turns is a captivating collection of short stories where nothing is as it seems.
Are you prepared for the buried truths and shocking revelations that lurk beneath the surface?

My Thoughts:

Wow! This is a well-written collection of short stories that prove to be a quick read. While writing short stories is no easy feat, author Smita makes it seem so simple and easy. I do not usually read a lot of short stories because I know that it is not easy to convey everything in just a few pages. But, I am glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to explore Smita’s book: Twisted Tales and Turns.

The set of stories I most enjoyed were grouped under Out of this World. Even though I am not exactly a fan of the mythical or ghosts, these stories brought out much more than that in terms of emotions. The feelings of loss, love and togetherness are all felt and these reverberate through the reader. I also enjoyed the stories under Love comes in all Hues. In some ways I could see that the author has drawn inspiration from so many sources including her life and the stories each touch the reader in different ways.

I am not sure that I connected with some of the other stories as much, but overall, I truly loved the experience of reading this book and I definitely recommend it to all those who enjoy a quick and meaningful read. Each story is so well-written that the author conveys the message in a way that stays with the reader even after finishing the book.