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The Octopus Curse by Salma Farook
4.0

We love Stories. Stories that bridge us together. Stories that will empower and guide us through. Stories that will shake you and later shape you. This book is one such story scattered throughout the pages in the form of free verses. Poetry doesn't have to rhyme and if you would like to contradict, pick this book up and know for yourself. This isn't about happily ever after but about accepting the present and learn to fight with it if asked for. Ah, I loved the way it unfolded certain topics as I read through. There are many poems I liked which I will definitely go back for. And oh, how can I even describe the illustrations! Omg! They were so good. Each page is filled with henna drawings and doodles that goes really well with the theme and make it look so good. I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. Nobody would miss to have a beauty like this on their shelf.