Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet

Jeeta's family is caught up in the whirlwind of arranging marriages for her two older sisters, but the drama and excitement leave Jeeta cold. She knows that tradition demands the parade of suitors, the marriage negotiations, the elaborate displays, the expensive wedding parties - but where is the love and romance that the movies promise? She dreads her turn on the matrimonial circuit, especially since Mummy is always complaining about how difficult it will be to find Jeeta a good husband, with her dark skin and sharp tongue. As Jeeta spends more time with her new friend from school, Sarina, and her educated, liberal parents, she begins to question her tradition-bound family's expectations. And when she falls in love with Sarina's cousin Neel, Jeeta realizes that she must strike a balance between independence and duty and follow her own path. With its gentle humor and a rich sense of place, Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet is an engaging coming-of-age novel set in contemporary Mumbai.

Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet can be purchased through Amazon.com, or Barnes & Noble online.

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Comments

[evan]

Congratulations on your second book! I'm looking forward to the book launch at B&N in Madison too!

[Laura Bernstein]

Congratulations! This is so exciting, I can't wait to read your new book! Love, Laura

[Kashmira Sheth]

Evan, it is always nice to see familiar faces at the signing. This is why it is fun to have an event in Madison. Thanks for your support. Kashmira

[Kashmira Sheth]

Laura,
You will like the cover too. You will recognize the hands! I hope to see you soon. Kashmira

[Monika]

To Kashmira:
I just can't wait to read this book!! I am an Indian, so I am very pleased about this book. Also, by looking on the cover, i can see that henna!!! It is sooo beautiful.

[kashmira Sheth]

Hi Monika,

I hope you enjoyed reading Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet. Have you been to Mumbai?
I wanted to tell you that my younger daughter's hands are on the cover.
Thanks for writing to me.
Kashmira

[Stephanie Breunig]

Hi Kashmira: I just ordered our students a total of 60 books, some Blue Jasmine, some Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet and your picture book, My Dadima Wears a Sari. We are hoping you can come and discuss them with us in Lodi, WI. We have lots of students who will love to interact with you. I will visit you at WEMA since the last visit didn't fit your schedule and perhaps we can set something up! SIncerely, Steph

[kashmira Sheth]

Hi Steph,
Thanks for ordering my books.
I would love to come to Lodi and visit with the students. WEMA is only a couple of weeks away and I look forward to seeing you there.
Kashmira

[Joua]

I just finished Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet and absolutely loved it. I was able to relate to so much of it because it was beautifully written. I'm glad I stopped by because I see you'll be in the Madison area.

[G.B]

I'm sorry but i did not enjoy your book. I believe that it did not have a strong enough plot and story line to keep the audience hooked. Even though i did finish it, it was not by choice.

[Dhara]

hey
i recently read your book name ''Koyal Dark, Mango Sweet''. and i really enjoyed it and it was worth reading it. but i didn't like the way it ended. i was thinking that it might be change Jeeta's life. anyways i really enjoyed it.
thank you
Dhara

[Kashmira Sheth]

Hi Dhara,
I hope you can imagine strong and confident Jeeta at the end of the book who can take charge of her life.
Thanks for writing.
Kashmira

[Natasha]

Dear Ms. Kashmira,
I am reading this book for a school project. However, I didn't get the way the book ended. Did Jeeta marry Neel? What happened?

[Kashmira Sheth]

Dear Natasha,
During the year Jeeta has emerged as an intelligent, confident woman. I felt that she was too young to marry Neel. I see her as continuing her education to become a lawyer and after she has achieved that, she will think about marriage.
Thanks for writing and good luck with your project.
Kashmira