To be a parent to a special child is not easy. Whatever you do is never enough. Your emotions and feelings go haywire but the deepest emotional turmoil goes unnoticed. The fear of judgment and guilt prevails. Amidst the chaos when the heart aches for love, there is no right and wrong. The situations and choices are beyond judgment. Smita Das Jain has hit the bull’s eye once again through her medical romance: Till Fate Do Us Part.

Till Fate Do Us Part by Smita Das Jain

Blurb

When fate intervenes, can love prevail? Doctor Gaurang’s ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when Vedika, a corporate professional burdened by life’s challenges, enters his examination room. Sparks fly as they delve into treatment options for Vedika’s daughter’s rare medical condition, awakening emotions long dormant. An unforeseen event hurls their worlds into chaos, blurring the lines between duty and desire. As Vedika’s estranged husband, Rohan, reenters the picture, the trio confront difficult choices that could either break them apart or offer a path to redemption. Join them on a heartrending journey of love, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of invisible bonds. Can love mend what destiny has broken, or will fate do them part?

Review

The author has a quintessential style of bringing the emotions of the characters with seamless shades that unknowingly emanate to the reader. The book offers a profound exploration of human emotions. The emotions are woven into the lives of its characters in a way that resonates deeply with readers. The author paints a vivid picture of the emotional turmoil of the characters, allowing the reader to feel the characters’ joys, sorrows, and struggles as if they were their own, in this medical romance. This seamless blending of emotions into the narrative is one of the book’s greatest strengths.

The Plot

The story begins with a consultation, where Vedika and her husband Rohan meet Dr. Gaurang. Right from the outset, the author captures the pain and guilt that Vedika and Rohan feel as parents. They feel they are unable to fully care for their daughter, who is on the Autistic Spectrum. The anguish of discovering their daughter’s locked knees too late is depicted with such conviction that it pulls at the reader’s heartstrings. This raw portrayal of parental guilt and sets a painful tone for the characters. Further, as the plot develops, we see how the emotions diverge with situations. As Gaurang develops feelings for Vedika and she, despite having feelings, decides to concentrate on her daughter, the readers see a responsible mother and sorted woman. But due to her situation, when she loses the plot we can see a raw human in flesh and blood. As the medical romance expands, the emotions and circumstances become more complex and poignant.

Characters

The author explores Gaurang’s internal conflict as he grapples with his growing feelings for Vedika while he is torn between his professional duties and matters of the heart. This emotional tug-of-war is depicted with subtlety, adding complexity to the narrative. The characters are carefully crafted making them relatable and multidimensional. Each character is given the space to develop and connect with the readers.

Vedika finds herself caught in a poignant struggle between her duty as a mother and the emotions stirring within her. This internal conflict adds depth to her character, making her journey all the more compelling. As her husband Rohan reenters the picture, the plot takes an unexpected twist, further complicating her situation and adding layers of tension and intrigue.

Though Vedika and Gaurang are the protagonists, my heart was aching for Rohan. With all his flaws, I could see a relatable reality in his character craft. His reactions, his fear of judgement, his feelings of guilt, and his practical sense of living.

A small dip in the narrative

While the author excels in bringing out the emotions of the characters and crafting a complex narrative, there is a slight drawback. In certain parts of the book, the emphasis on literary style occasionally overshadows the emotional nuances. At times the plot detracts from the raw feelings the characters are experiencing, creating moments where the emotional connection with the reader feels somewhat diluted. Despite this, the book remains a powerful exploration of human emotions and relationships, with its strengths far outweighing the minor flaws of this medical romance.

Overall, the book is a beautifully written exploration of human relationships and emotions. The author’s ability to convey the complexities of love, guilt, and duty with such conviction makes this a compelling read. It is a story that lingers with the reader, leaving them to reflect on the intricacies of the human heart long after the last page is turned.