SOMEBODY I USED TO LOVE

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲
𝗕𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝟏𝟔𝟒
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓








The story follows two teenagers, Nav and Ami. When Nav moves to Jamshedpur to join a coaching institute for his engineering entrance preparation, he becomes smitten with Ahmanpreet—fondly called Ami—a bright, warm-hearted girl from a strict Punjabi household. While Nav spends his days wondering whether she has even noticed him, he is surprised to learn that not only has she seen him, but she feels the same way.
Over the course of ten quiet yet meaningful months, their bond deepens through smiles, stolen glances, and unspoken conversations. And yet, Nav hesitates to promise her a future he is unsure of, weighed down by academic pressures and uncertainty. When the moment finally arrives for them to meet face-to-face, his fears overshadow his feelings. He admits that he cannot promise anything yet—they are still young, still studying, and life is unpredictable. But soon, clarity emerges: he is willing to go the distance for Ami. Just when everything seems to be aligning, destiny intervenes with its own plans.

The writing is simple, the language accessible, and the narration engaging, making the book a fast-paced, effortless read. Its straightforward style makes it especially suitable for novice readers.

Now, my personal thoughts: this is a teenage love story, a genre I don’t usually enjoy. Yet I was surprised by how much I liked this one—perhaps because of its sincerity, straightforward narration, or lack of melodrama. The first 85–90 pages, especially the section on Nav in Jamshedpur, moved briskly. After that, the pace mixed but remained engaging.
As the title Somebody I Used to Love gently hints, readers have an instinctive sense of where the story might head. In fact, the opening chapter itself offered me a glimpse into why things may not have worked out between them. What I particularly appreciated was how Nav eventually heals from his past through art—because, in many ways, art does mend the most tender, challenging corners of our lives.

I recommend this book primarily to college-going students and teenagers, as it captures the essence of young love with simplicity and warmth. Novice readers will also find it approachable thanks to its easy language and fast pace. Avid readers seeking a short, breezy, emotional read may enjoy it too—especially if you appreciate stories centred on youthful relationships.

My Rating:

3/5

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