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A sun-drenched, sugar-dusted road trip through 1990s India that blends family rivalry with the sweet pangs of first love. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Lallan Sweets.
- sun-warmed
- cozy
- sweet
- lighthearted
- 01
A Suitable Boy
Vikram Seth · 1993
A sprawling, deeply affectionate immersion into the bustling heart of a newly independent nation and the quiet pragmatism of the human heart.
- 02
The Henna wars
Adiba Jaigirdar
A spirited queer rom-com where cultural pride, family expectations, and the messy thrill of first love collide in a high school rivalry.
- 03
Can We Be Strangers Again?
Shrijeet Shandilya
A messy, emotionally charged exploration of what happens when the lines between platonic loyalty and romantic love blur beyond repair.
- 04
Revolution 2020
Chetan Bhagat
A fast-paced, conversational drama exploring the heavy toll that ambition and unrequited love take on a childhood friendship.
- 05
The last prince of Dahaar
Tara Pammi
A high-stakes battle of wills where rigid duty collides with undeniable, explosive desire in an opulent royal setting.
- 06
The 3 Mistakes of My Life
Chetan Bhagat
A fast-paced, emotionally turbulent ride through the highs of youthful ambition and the devastating lows of real-world tragedy.
- 07
Aru Shah and the City of Gold
Roshani Chokshi
A high-stakes mythological adventure where magical trials and looming war are matched only by the sting of betrayal from trusted mentors.
- 08
Cake pop crush
Suzanne Nelson
A sugar-dusted, feel-good romp about rivalry, recipes, and the sweet surprise of a first crush.
- 09
Raag Darbari
श्रीलाल शुक्ल · 1992
A razor-sharp, darkly comic descent into the absurdities of rural politics where textbook idealism goes to die.
- 10
Honey and Spice
Bolu Babalola
A crackling, banter-filled romance that feels like a sunlit afternoon spent laughing with your smartest, sharpest friends.
- 11
Ayesha At Last
Uzma Jalaluddin
A vibrant, banter-filled romp through family expectations and mistaken judgments that feels like a warm hug.
- 12
Love and Gelato
Jenna Evans Welch
A sun-drenched Italian escapade that wraps the bittersweet ache of grief in the sweet comfort of first love and newfound family.
