Aeros

Saba is an enormously gifted author, and her writing reads like the work of a writer who’s been working for decades, not one who has yet to turn 30. In Saba’s debut novel, a young Indian girl embarks on a journey of self discovery with surprising results. The protagonist Saanjh is battling with anxiety and depression while dealing with family trauma. Saanjh’s backstory is very relatable to a lot of Indians, especially girls. Saanjh is determined and courageous, but she’s still a small town girl who hasn’t travelled much. Until one day, she decides to run away from her hometown not with a guy, but alone. She decides to cut off all ties from her past and focus on herself. She does not have many people she can confide in at that time except for her best friend Gyaana. Saanjh goes through years of struggle with Danyal by her side and finally able to achieve her dreams, but she still has a lot to go through. Saba creates a relatable protagonist in ‘White Roses, Red Petals’ whose personal growth does not erase her flaws. This book is a very good read and I recommend it to everyone.