Kiss of Salt (Darya Nandkarni’s Misadventures Book 1)

A MUST-READ!!
Kiss Of Salt is a real page-turner. Apart from being an amazing crime thriller, it is also a soothing and lively book. There is an element in the story that keeps you in anxious and relaxed state, both at the same time..It’s a suspenseful story of Darya, who goes to Heliconia Lane thinking to have some peace and quiet. But does she really find that? Infact, her purpose of visiting totally changes after she actually does.She soon finds out that there are many things that she needs to know. Several deaths happening in the vicinity doesn’t seem to be a co-incidence. Read the book to know how she is finally able to unfold the mystery behind those deaths..As I already mentioned, this book, being a murder mystery, keeps you in a comfortable state. It will keep you at the edge to keep flipping the pages..The story is addictive and the narration is engaging. The use of language is moderate and very easy to understand. It’s only the presentation that makes it easy to finish this 300-paged book.. The flow of the story is like a freely flowing river, in its limits and consistently moving ahead. There might come a point where you might find it slow-paced but you’ll soon realize that everything mentioned in the pages is logical and doesn’t go waste at the end..The story does have many characters and it plays beautifully with them. Every highlighted character has an important part to play in the mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed knowing them through this story..Last but not the least, I really adore the cover and the choice of title, goes perfectly aligned with the plot. The cover picture conjugates well with the theme, which is set in Goa in a very peaceful and vacation worthy spot..Overall, I absolutely loved reading this book. A gripping and intense page-turner, ready to give you a nail-biting experience. Prepare yourself for an unexpectedly satisfying journey and take your time to read it.

A must-read for Thriller Lovers!
Kiss of Salt by Smita is one of the best books I read in the month of November. To start with the story is set in the state of Goa and I felt a strange connection with the book because Goa is my home. Secondly, It is a crime thriller. And, I have developed a strong attraction towards crime thrillers these days.Kiss of Salt is story of a young girl named Darya, who comes to Goa to her dead uncle’s place. She reminisces her childhood when she would visit her uncle and her aunt, Farideh. Losing someone who was once upon a time, close to you leaves a void in one’s life. Darya also feels the ache in her heart. She meets her uncle’s neighbors and realizes that she had missed out on many things in her life. Over time, she realizes that some mysterious and unknown incidents are connected to her uncle’s death. How did her uncle die? She wishes to know about the same and comes across the greatest truth of his life.Kiss of Salt is a young girl’s story of finding the truth. It is the story of those truths which had been never spoken about. Will the truth change the perspective of relationships?A good story that keeps you craving to know more – that is what Kiss of Salt book is!The story has been narrated so well that not even for once you will feel bored. It keeps you engaged to the characters and to the story. The author has portrayed the characters amazingly. Just like the story, she has crafted the characters mysteriously. You learn minute details about the characters slowly and steadily. As you read the story, you know more about the characters.This novel gives you chills and thrills. The amazing story-telling skills coupled with an amazing plot is what makes Kiss of Salt extra-ordinarily good. It is a must-read for all thriller lovers out there!

Welcome to South Goa, India where the adventureof Darya Nandkarni takes place. Darya is there tohelp her father clear out his brother’s house. Thebrother has been found dead after an anonymousphone call. The Uncle’s house in called Sea Swept.It is located on Heliconia Lane with only two otherhomes, the Constellation and Casa de Primavera.The lane is hidden away from routine traffic.Twenty Years ago, Darya’s Aunt Faridehdisappeared. Never to be heard from again.But as Darya goes through her uncle’s papers,she discovers clues to make her think her aunt wasstill alive.Now her uncle is dead and it appears to be murderplus the couple living in the Constellation have alsodied under mysterious circumstances.Things are not as they seem and Darya starts todo her own investigation.This is a riveting and gripping talently written mysterywith well defined and artfully crafted characters thatall blend into the final solution.I enjoyed learning about Goa and other little townsmentioned throughout the story. I felt like I wasright there involved with Darya. I felt her confusion,her sadness, her happiness and look forward toreading the next adventure she will face.I volunteered to read Kiss of Salt. Thanks to theauthor vis the Cozy Mystery Review Crew for theopportunity. My opinion is voluntary and my own.A Highly Recommended Read!!!A Kindle Unlimited Tead.A Kindle Unlimited Customer.

I learned a few things about Indians reading this book. But I also enjoyed the plotline, and I felt close to the main character, Darya. The last scene was breathtaking and a great ending! A very good book.