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Let me confirm that Alka Joshi is a talented author. I was instantly transported back into the Henna Artist storyline as if I read these books back to back despite the time gap in the storylines. These characters remain so very real to me in their flaws, hopes, failed expectations, and goals. The vivid depiction of architecture, clothing, scents, and landscape just make it come alive in my head, like reading it is viewing it, a true treat.

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I'm a bit behind! The last three months of the year was a reading drop off for me. But this is the second book in this series and I really enjoyed it

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author did a wonderful job of bringing India to life, and sharing the beautiful culture in this book.

As I enjoyed The Henna Artist, I thought I'd try this book as well.

This was really very good. It's entertaining. The characters are lovely. There's something very simple and pleasing about it. Did it blow my mind? No.

This was my IRL book club pick for November.

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The sequel to The Henna Artist, it was great to visit with Lakshmi, Malik, and Jay again, twelve years later. Loved this book. Joshi has such a warm, wonderful writing style. You feel like you‘re there in the room participating! I understand that this series is a trilogy, which makes me very happy. 4.5/5.

The second book of this series. I totally enjoyed reading more of Lakshmi's life. She is married and helping her doctor husband in the foothills of the Himalayas. This book focuses on Malik, the boy who she took on as protegé. The story includes the collapse of the new theater in Jaipur, and Malik tries to find out how it happened

Much like its predecessor, The Henna Artist, this novel pulls vibrancy from both of its lush settings — India‘s bustling “Pink City” & a cooler, quieter village in the Himalayan foothills. Written to satisfy fan-demand for more Malik, it also explores topics of class & entitlement, limitless familial loyalty,the risks & rewards of integrity…while taking many beloved characters on an exciting journey, set 12 years after the close of the first book.

This book kept me just as interested as the first

Really enjoyed this book. It was a bit of a tearjerker.

I enjoyed this, but was a little disappointed as well. I was left wanting more at the end and thought the conclusion to the mystery was abrupt. The audiobook was wonderful and I loved the characters. I hope there is a third book with Radha‘s story.

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The Secret Keeper of Jaipur is a continuation of Lakshmi's story from The Henna Artist. Chapters jump from the perspective of three characters. It isn't compelling or overly engaging. ⭐⭐⭐

I loved immersing myself into the world of Lakshmi and Malik again! Another beautiful story from the incredible Alka Joshi, and outstanding narrator performances on the audio book!

As good as The Henna Artist!!!! (Possibly better)
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I read The Henna Artist awhile ago and really liked it. This was just as good, if not better. I loved that there was a bit of a mystery to it, as well as being HF.

LOVED IT!
COME ON BOOK 3.
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Thanks for the #wondrouswednesday tags! Sorry I‘m late. Something happened at the end of the workday that made me cross, and all I wanted to do after that was fix dinner and read my book to the end. But I‘m back now and over it!
1. HF: tagged book which takes place partially in the #mountains
NF: Homer‘s Odyssey
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3. Mystery & historical fiction
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Full review here: http://girlwellread.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-secret-keeper-of-jaipur-by-alka.htm....

I was so excited for the release of this book in the past week. It's been 12 years since the events of the henna artist. Malik is a grown man, in love with a tribal woman from the Himalayas. Lakshmi works with Dr. Kumar and has married him. Malik is in Jaipur investigating the events of the theater collapse

for my full thoughts see: https://heartandsoulbooks.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-book-youve-waited-so-long-for...

#birthdaybookhaul My family spoils me ❤️

I loved “The Henna Artist” when it came out last year, and I loved its sequel just as much, or maybe even a bit more. As I began reading it, it soon felt like a family reunion. I had come home to visit again with Lakshmi and Malik and various friends, like Maharani Indira, Manu and Kanta Agarwal, and even Madho Singh.

I am sure I am in the minority on this one. It was a bit slow. Read my full review here:

https://reecaspieces.com/2021/06/22/the-secret-keeper-of-jaipur-by-alka-joshi-bo...

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A fantastic follow-up to The Henna Artist. Taking place about 12 years later, this sequel still follows Lakshmi as well as her assistant, Malik. Alternating narrators between the two & a new character, Nimmi, I enjoyed this book just as much as the first, possibly more so. I love how I can smell & taste India when reading Joshi's works.

I was lucky to get an #alc of Alka Joshi‘s new novel and the follow-up to The Henna Artist. Lovers of the first book will be delighted by the expanded story, twelve years after the first novel. I actually, to be honest, enjoyed these characters and this plot even more.
When a theater collapses in Jaipur, the characters‘ lives change forever. Part historical women‘s fiction, part mystery, this novel was a treat. Highly recommended, and out in June.

Already preordered this one on Audible after finishing The Henna Artist.

1. My commute went from 26 miles to 30 steps.
2. Zoom, Adobe Connect, MS Teams, Webex, etc.
3. Less than originally planned.
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This cover!!!