And Sensibility By Sonali Dev - Incense
Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev is a contemporary romance novel and the third installment in The Rajes series, published by William Morrow Paperbacks on July 6, 2021. It is a reimagining of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility , centered around the wealthy Indian-American Raje family in California.
The book is approximately 400 pages, roughly 110,000 words. Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev
The story follows Yash Raje, a high-achieving California gubernatorial candidate who keeps his emotions strictly in check to achieve his goals. Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev is a
The storyline explores a past, intimate connection between Yash and India, where Yash previously ghosted her, adding emotional tension. The story follows Yash Raje, a high-achieving California
After a hate crime at a rally injures his friend, Yash suffers from anxiety attacks and panic-induced blackouts, threatening his political future.
Reviewers describe the book as a tender, heartfelt, and sometimes dramatic romantic story, with some readers finding it to be a "messy soap opera" style, while others appreciate the emotional depth.
Dev is praised for blending Indian-American cultural nuances with the classic Austen structure, often deemed a "smart spin".