PRIDE, PREJUDICE, AND OTHER FLAVORS is Indian-American author Sonali Dev's latest novel. It is inspired by Jane Austen's beloved novel and focuses of course on the themes of pride and prejudice. I found it to be a very good "deconstructed" take on Pride and Prejudice. Dev took many aspects from Austen's stories and turned them on their head, added her own spring, and presented us with this book. I was an instant fan of this storyline given that the central characters are an Indian American family. Additionally, the supporting cast and the main love interest are from London, so there was much for me to love.

The story follows Dr. Trisha Raje and her large family. Descended from Indian royalty, the Raje family now lives in California. Trish is a neurosurgeon, her father is a doctor as well, and her mother is a former Bollywood star. Trisha has grown up in a tight-knit community where family always comes first. We see how Trisha, inspired by her father, pursues being the best doctor possible, and it's an integral part of her life. Fighting for her beliefs, for her place in the family, and her feelings for DJ Caine, a chef hired by her family, Trisha's narrative is riveting. DJ, whose full name is Darcy James, is another great characters and I know you will love him. The remaining characters - the Raje siblings, Darcy's sister Emma, and many others - are all varied, with distinct personalities we normally do not associate together. I the story though, they are woven so well together that it made for a fantastic read. Set in America, with characters of Indian origin with a mix of British, PRIDE, PREJUDICE, AND OTHER FLAVORS will set the mood for a compelling reading experience.