My own heart was being a stranger to me – Prajakta Koli , Too Good to be True
There’s something comforting about a romance that knows exactly what it wants to be — light, modern, and easy to sink into. Too Good to Be True fits perfectly into that category. If you love contemporary romance that blends sweetness with self-reflection, Too Good to Be True might just be your next weekend read.
💌 What’s the Story About?
The novel follows Avani, a bookstore employee and a self-confessed hopeless romantic who has grown up surrounded by love stories. She believes in meet-cutes, grand gestures, and fairy-tale endings. Enter Aman — successful, charming, and almost unreal in how perfect he seems. Their relationship unfolds like the kind of story Avani has always imagined for herself… until reality begins to test those expectations.
At its heart, this book explores the contrast between romantic fantasy and real-life love — and what happens when the two don’t perfectly align.
✨ What Makes It Stand Out?
While the rich-boy-meets-bookish-girl trope isn’t new, what sets this novel apart is its self-awareness. It speaks directly to readers who have grown up consuming romance through novels, films, and social media. There’s a subtle self-awareness in how it questions idealized love while still celebrating it.
For Indian romance readers especially, the cultural setting feels relatable and contemporary. The dialogue, the emotional beats, and even Avani’s internal conflicts reflect modern dating realities.
It’s less about dramatic plot twists and more about emotional realization.
📖 The Reading Experience
The writing style is simple and conversational, making it an easy, breezy read. It’s the kind of book you can finish in a weekend with a cup of coffee. The tone remains light even when dealing with emotional moments, which makes it accessible to new romance readers.
Is it a deeply complex literary romance? No. But it doesn’t try to be — and that honesty works in its favour.
💕 Why Romance Readers Should Pick It Up :
- You enjoy light, feel-good contemporary romance
- You love stories set in bookstores
- You appreciate themes of self-growth within relationships
- You want something comforting and easy to read
This is the kind of book that doesn’t emotionally exhaust you — it keeps things simple, sweet, and reflective.
🌸 Final Thoughts
For a debut novel, Prajakta Koli has done a pretty good job. The writing is accessible, the tone is conversational, and the message about love and self-awareness comes through clearly. While it may not redefine the romance genre, it delivers an enjoyable and relatable reading experience.
If you’re looking for a soft, modern romance that balances fantasy with reality, Too Good to Be True is worth adding to your TBR.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐