The Color of Our Sky

In this poignant debut novel, two childhood friends from different backgrounds—Mukta, a ten-year-old village girl destined to become a temple prostitute, and Tara, the spirited daughter of an upper-middle-class family—forge a deep bond in Mumbai during the 1980s. Their friendship is shattered when Mukta is kidnapped, leading Tara and her father to relocate to America, leaving Tara haunted by the loss. Years later, as an adult, Tara returns to India, determined to uncover the truth behind Mukta's disappearance and the dark secrets entwined with her own family. This emotional journey explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of contrasting worlds.