Lies and Other Love Languages A Novel
Lies and Other Love Languages A Novel by Sonali Dev, published by Lake Union Publishing in 2023, presents an emotional narrative centered around three women navigating complex relationships and personal truths. The story follows Vandy Guru, a bestselling advice columnist grappling with grief after her husband’s death, as she faces the sudden disappearance of her daughter, Mallika. The return of Rani, Vandy’s estranged childhood friend, brings long-buried secrets to the surface, threatening the stability of Vandy’s carefully constructed life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family life and friendship as the characters embark on a transformative journey from Los Angeles to Mumbai. Mallika, an aspiring choreographer, seeks answers about her identity through a genetic study, only to uncover unsettling truths about her past. Rani, who has her own sacrifices and struggles, must confront her history to reconnect with Vandy and Mallika. This novel delves into the intricacies of motherhood, the bonds of friendship, and the pursuit of self-discovery, all within a narrative that spans 335 pages in English.
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From the bestselling author of The Vibrant Years comes an emotional story of three women navigating ugly truths and safe lies with only love to guide them on a journey of motherhood, friendship, and life.
Bestselling advice columnist Vandy Guru built her career teaching others how to live honestly and courageously, but after the loss of her husband, Vandy’s public veneer can barely conceal her grief. When her beloved daughter Mallika suddenly disappears and her estranged childhood best friend Rani returns, stirring up long-buried secrets, Vandy’s carefully crafted life feels at risk.
Aspiring choreographer Mallika Guru is tired of failure. When another audition ends in rejection, she signs up for a genetic study to find out why she’s so different from her accomplished family. But the results reveal her whole life to be a lie, and Rani seems to be the only one who knows the truth.
Rani Parekh sacrificed everything for Vandy once. But to hold on to the life she’s rebuilt, she must confront her troubled history and face Vandy and Mallika. Join these three extraordinary women as they journey from LA to Mumbai on an incredible path of discovery, hope, and love.
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