I finished Still Finding You: When Love Becomes a Disease feeling both unsettled and quietly moved. The premise — Akshara’s undying love for Vedant and the mystery of his disappearance — pulled me in immediately, and the book kept that emotional knot taut from the first page to the last. The synopsis framing the story as a blend of forbidden love, deadly secrets and quiet unraveling matched exactly what I experienced while reading.
Story — what happens
Without giving anything away, the novel follows Akshara as she carries a love that never quite lets go, even after Vedant disappears. A trip back to places tied to her past reopens questions about memory, truth and the things people hide from themselves. The Manali-setting and the sense of place are central: the hills, the mist and the valleys are not just backdrop but an emotional landscape that mirrors Akshara’s inner confusion.
Tone & style — cinematic, slow-burn, and sensory
Ashiq Nur writes cinematically — scenes unfold like film frames. I often felt I was watching images rather than simply reading sentences: pine-scented paths, mist-laced mornings, and tight interior moments that linger. The pacing is deliberate; it’s a slow-burn thriller that lets tension build so that when the shocks land they feel earned rather than cheap.
Themes & characters — love, obsession, memory
What struck me most was how the book treats love as both balm and affliction — hence the subtitle. Akshara’s devotion reads at times as pure longing and at other times as something that corrodes her ability to distinguish reality from wish. The characters are flawed and human; they aren’t heroic archetypes but people who make small, believable mistakes.
Tension & payoff — suspense that keeps you guessing
If you like to be second-guessing the narrative, this book will deliver. The plot often feels like it’s moving in a predictable direction, only to swerve — and the final revelations land with a jolt. I found myself torn between following the emotional fallout of the characters and trying to piece together the mystery; both impulses are satisfied by the end.
What I loved and what might bother you
I loved the atmosphere: the writing’s sensory focus makes Manali almost a character. I also appreciated the emotional honesty — the book doesn’t pretend its characters are more aware or wiser than they are. If you prefer fast-paced, plot-first thrillers with clear-cut detectives and clues, the slow emotional unraveling here may feel frustrating; this is a novel that values interiority as much as plot mechanics.
Who should read this
I’d recommend this to readers who enjoy romantic thrillers with psychological depth — people who like their suspense wrapped in emotional stakes and evocative setting. If you’re into books that read like a moody film and that leave you thinking about memory, longing, and the fine line between love and obsession, this is a good pick.
Final thought
In the end, Still Finding You stayed with me because it asks uncomfortable questions about what we hold onto and why. It’s not just a mystery to be solved; it’s a study of how love can reshape truth. I found it gripping, often beautiful, and ultimately unsettling in a way that felt honest. If that sounds like your kind of read, I think you’ll find it worth the journey
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