Every Happiness: A Literary Novel of Lifelong Female Friendship, Desire & Identity By Reena Shah

THE INVISIBLE THREADS THAT BIND US—SOMETIMES PAINFULLY—TO THOSE WE LOVE MOST.

When Deepa and Ruchi meet at a Catholic school in India at age twelve, an immediate and enduring bond is forged. As they navigate the transition into adulthood under the heavy weight of family expectations and societal limits, their friendship becomes complex, marked by deep intimacy, unspoken jealousy, and suppressed desire.

In their twenties, Deepa marries a doctor and moves to the suburbs of Connecticut, and Ruchi soon follows her friend across the world after marrying an engineer bound for the same state. But life in America is far from what either woman envisioned. Deepa struggles to give her daughter the affection she craves, Ruchi’s son chafes against her smothering care, and a growing class disparity strains their lifelong connection. When Ruchi uncovers a dangerous secret regarding Deepa husband's wealth, both women must confront the true weight of their intertwined lives within the vibrant, complex Indian American community. Every Happiness is a brilliant exploration of the slippery, fragile edges of female friendship, ambition, and identity.

Why this book is a must-have:

• Compelling Character Study: Explores the nuanced, multi-layered dynamics of a decades-long female friendship filled with both love and rivalry.

• Cross-Cultural Immersion: Captures the immigrant experience, moving seamlessly from Catholic schools in India to suburban Connecticut.

• Richly Thematic: Tackles motherhood, repressed desire, class disparity, and the hidden sacrifices women make for belonging.

• Gripping Literary Fiction: Blends psychological depth with a suspenseful narrative turn involving buried secrets and family loyalties.

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