STORIZEN REVIEW
Mirror Mirror by Andaleeb Wajid
Teenage is as sweet as tough to tackle. Everyone in the world has experienced that stage. As said, everyone has experienced ups and downs too in those days. But, somehow, a visible and damaging culture of verbal abuse and criticism is making its wave in today's world. When it comes to social media primarily, these exist in large quantities. Also, in some ways, this trend, when reflected in the real world and people, will have adverse effects.
Mirror Mirror by author Andaleeb Wajid takes with Ananya, a teenager from the moment she becomes 17. Her day starts with smiles and greetings, but insecurities keep crawling in her mind. When her friend Nisha announces her dating relationship, the fear of losing Nisha engulfs Ananya. That same day at the dinner table, when her mother informs her pregnancy, Ananya's questions and doubts about her mom getting pregnant at the age of 43 nearly kills her mind.
This book is a definite read for all the youngsters. In this generation where social media usage is rampant, virtual relationships and friendships are mostly given importance, and this book is a good one. to read.
What to Expect
Expect a YA story that focuses on the mantra - accept yourself however you are! This affirmation is the backbone of the plot.
A passionate book reviewer, writer, narrator, translator, and copy editor, Swapna has a B. Tech in Computer Science and is a former SAP Technical Consultant. She is the writer, narrator, editor, and translator for three books published with Literoma Publishing, Kolkata. She created and manages the “Book Reviews Café” official blog and Facebook page that contains all the book reviews.
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