Magic in Errors

The author of this novella has so much more skill with words than I do. So all that needs to be said - I really enjoyed this! Thank you to Sneha Babu and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

A gripping thriller with a twist on every page. The author has managed to take up multiple point of views and blend it all arount a central focus object that sets up a brilliant payoff at the end. A certified page turner, the story explores the social strata and its imbalance in a way that makes you feel for the characters and root for them. A well-paced storyline with vivid imagery and an engaging prose,This is a novella with a lot of heart and soul, it is a must read for anyone looking to engross themselves in mystery and stay at the edge of their seat till the end.

From the very first page, 'Magic in Errors' gripped me in a way few stories have. It’s a dazzling tapestry woven with both beauty and tragedy, and Sneha Babu's debut showcases the immense power stories can have, especially when packed in less than 100 pages.

It's astounding how a simple neon-colored hair tie can set off a cascade of events, touching lives and interweaving destinies. Through six vastly different lives - from a slum boy to a businesswoman - the narrative dances around the profound question: What does it mean to truly live? Each character is painted with such depth, grappling with heart-wrenching choices and enduring powerful emotions.

This isn't your typical cozy mystery or thriller. It transcends genres, demanding introspection from its readers. It had me pondering on the interconnectedness of lives, the ripple effects of our actions, and the heartbreak and beauty the universe throws our way.

'Magic in Errors' resonates long after the final page, making me re-evaluate the seemingly mundane objects and encounters in our lives. How many stories are intertwined with our own? How many lives do we unknowingly touch every day? An absolutely brilliant read, it's a testament to the magic of storytelling. Dive in and let yourself be captivated.

Pub Date: October 14th
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This book is an absolute must read. Parading as a simple thriller, the narrative chases across multiple POVs following a lone neon hair tie through emotional and psychological turmoil. The read is fast paced but jarring - and achingly human.

The characters are flawed, their lives dark and painful, and it makes them all the more real for it. I followed the way their paths crossed with interest unknowingly finding myself in all of them. Their pain, love, joy, trauma, depression, and anger resonated in me long after I turned the last page. I lived none of their lives, but they will continue to live theirs in mine.

This book is a window into understanding the similarities that exist in difference, the pain that lingers in regret, the sacrifice that is required in love.
This book raced me through a whirlwind of emotions, breaking me with each turn, and still managing to give me hope in humanity.

How does a single second from your life permanently affect another? How does one action of giving reverberate across the lives of supposed strangers? How do you learn how to live a perfect life in an imperfect world?

This book reminded me that being flawed is what makes me human, and maybe that's enough.