Praise
Unconventional, courageous, intimate, and—at times—defiant ... In a heart-wrenching work of autofiction, Isobel de Border explores the deepest recesses of these two lovers’ emotions over years of hope and decades of desperation.
Readers' Favorite
I’m so glad I read this book. It was honest and easy to read. Bella and Rami were complex, both as a couple and as individuals. Their emotions are messy at times, but that authenticity gave the story weight. ...I have never read a story set in India before, so I found myself interested in the author’s descriptions of the country, as well. Anyone looking for a coming-of-age love story with a more grown-up edge will want to read this.
In her debut novel "Bella and Rami," Isobel de Border gifts us with an authentic tale of love... With a sprinkle of humor and a dash of nostalgia, de Border's raw emotional writing style captures the magic of first love and the sweet chaos it brings.