I’m happy to say that I’m on the blog tour for Operation Mom by Reenita M.Hora. Thanks to Melissa Amster for the invite and the author for the copy of the book to take part.
Ila Isham has a lot to worry about – the angst of being an Ali Zafar groupie and the extra layers of fat she has inherited from her Punjabi lineage. Add to this separated parents,an enthusiastic best friend, Deepali, whose idea of variety means dating three guys at the same time and Aunty Maleeka, mom’s BFF, whose savvy skills throw up more problems than solutions.
Ila’s life takes an exciting turn when she decides to hunt for the perfect partner for her mother. With a little help from Deepali, Aunty Maleeka and Dev of the inviting chocolate-pool eyes, she’ll have to brave it all – from Lagaan.com and Ok-cupid profiles to handlebar-moustache colonels and middle-aged psychos, if she wants to succeed in her quest!
A young adult coming of age story that was such a fun, light read. From an author who I didn’t know of before this book. I must be honest and say, the cover and synopsis both screamed ‘Read Me!’ but I didn’t know what to expect. I read this with an open mind and no expectations and I was so happy I did.
Set in Mumbai, the book explores a mother-daughter relationship while bringing a romance too. Ila is attempting to find a man for her mom if only to get her of her back! I loved both Ila and her mom. Reenita M.Hora has perfectly depicted a parent and teen daughter relationship. I liked how they were both likable and relatable too.
This was such an easy read that had me laughing quite a bit. The way the author has written it keeps you guessing and so interested in what’s going to happen next. Needless to say this is a ‘one more chapter’ book.
Author Bio
Reenita Malhotra Hora is a founder, executive-level content, operations & marketing leader, and prolific writer. With multiple years of experience in media, entertainment, communications, tech/innovation and wellness industries in the USA and Asia, she grows organizations, ranging from early stage startups through mid-size businesses, through storytelling, creative marketing and business strategy.
Reenita has written seven books – five non fiction and two fiction. She is the writer, anchor and executive producer of Shadow Realm and True Fiction Project podcasts and founder of the Chapter by episode fiction app. She has contributed to The Hindu, South China Morning Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Asian Investor, Times of India, National Geographic Kids, Cartoon Network Asia, Disney, and more.
Website: http://www.reenita.com
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