The Vibrant Years is the latest from Sonali Dev. I was drawn in by the beautiful cover. I really loved her previous book series featuring The Rajes. The Vibrant Years is a funny, multi-generational story of love and family. It follows Bindu (mother-in-law to Aly/grandma to Cullie), Aly (Cullie’s mom), and Cullie (grandma/daughter) as they deal with romance and work challenges. Bindu is living in a condo alone for the first time, Aly is navigating discrimination at work, and Cullie is fighting to save a mental health app that she is passionate about. The three women are so connected and will do anything to help each other- but Bindu has been hiding a secret for many years that is about to come to light...

Bindu was my favorite character! I appreciated the slow unraveling of her deeply-held secret. No matter what issues she faced, she managed to prioritize her family and independence. I loved how she was always there for Aly and the strong role she took in raising Cullie. The dialogue was lighthearted and funny. Sonali Dev excels at crafting intricate family stories that are compelling to read. The Vibrant Years is a hilarious and romantic story. I would recommend it to anyone! Thank you so much to Sonali Dev, Mindy’s Book Studio, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.