Red Flags and Rishtas: A Desi Rom Com
Radhika Agrawal
Dec 2024 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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She's the queen of dating apps. He believes in arranged marriages.
With an impressive score of 153 dates, Ananya Kapoor is a bit of an expert on online dating. She has seen them
all: the nice guys, the fuckbois and everything in between. In her vigorous quest for her S.O., she has pretty much exhausted the pool of eligible singles in Delhi. That is, until a series of ridiculously hilarious events brings her under the same roof as Aadar Chauhan.
At the opposite end of the Indian dating spectrum, Aadar is not who she expects him to be. He is progressive,
confident and annoyingly attractive. Faced with a belief system starkly different from her own, she feels the need to prove herself more desirable than a man like him.
And so, one night, she makes a bet with him to see who can find a partner first. Can she beat him to the finish line? A delightfully told story of romance, friendship and unending banter, with one question looming large: who is destined for a happily ever after: the serial dater or the serial suitor?
With an impressive score of 153 dates, Ananya Kapoor is a bit of an expert on online dating. She has seen them
all: the nice guys, the fuckbois and everything in between. In her vigorous quest for her S.O., she has pretty much exhausted the pool of eligible singles in Delhi. That is, until a series of ridiculously hilarious events brings her under the same roof as Aadar Chauhan.
At the opposite end of the Indian dating spectrum, Aadar is not who she expects him to be. He is progressive,
confident and annoyingly attractive. Faced with a belief system starkly different from her own, she feels the need to prove herself more desirable than a man like him.
And so, one night, she makes a bet with him to see who can find a partner first. Can she beat him to the finish line? A delightfully told story of romance, friendship and unending banter, with one question looming large: who is destined for a happily ever after: the serial dater or the serial suitor?
She's the queen of dating apps. He believes in arranged marriages.
With an impressive score of 153 dates, Ananya Kapoor is a bit of an expert on online dating. She has seen them
all: the nice guys, the fuckbois and everything in between. In her vigorous quest for her S.O., she has pretty much ex...
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16 reviews
Anitta James
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June 22, 2025
OMG, I'm obsessed with this book! Radhika Agrawal's writing is like having a conversation with your best friend - it's that relatable and funny. The story follows a young Indian woman navigating the wild world of arranged marriages and rishtas, and I'm here for it. *What I Loved* The main character is literally me in so many ways - her thoughts, her struggles, her awkward rishta meetings... I was dying laughing and nodding along like crazy! The cultural commentary is spot on, and the humor is chef's kiss. *What Could Be Better* Honestly, some plot points felt a bit predictable, but that's rom-coms for you, right? And maybe a few secondary characters could use more development, but they weren't the focus of the story. *The Verdict* "Red Flags and Rishtas" is a must-read for anyone who loves desi rom-coms, awkward rishta meetings, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. Radhika Agrawal's writing is engaging, witty, and authentic. Trust me, you'll be hooked from page one!
Arushi Rao
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September 19, 2025
She’s 27, a dating queen with 153 dates behind her. He’s 30, a firm believer in arranged marriage. Red Flag and Rishtas gave me banter, emotions, Bollywood vibes, tears, laughter, and butterflies all in one. I giggled, cried, got angry, and still wasn’t ready for it to end. I just want more of Ananya and Aadar 😭💕.
Arushi Rao
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September 19, 2025
She’s 27, a dating queen with 153 dates behind her. He’s 30, a firm believer in arranged marriage. Red Flag and Rishtas gave me banter, emotions, Bollywood vibes, tears, laughter, and butterflies all in one. I giggled, cried, got angry, and still wasn’t ready for it to end. I just want more of Ananya and Aadar 😭💕.
About the author
Radhika Agrawal is a journalist and writes for Condé Nast India and Grazia India. Her love for romance as a genre comes from the innumerable Meg Cabots and Sophie Kinsellas she devoured as a teenager, as well as the epic love story of her own parents. She lives, dreams and writes love stories with a vengeance and believes that she can help romance get the respect and attention it deserves as a genre.
Red Flags and Rishtas is her first book. Radhika can be reached at www.byradhikaagrawal.com and on Instagram at @radhika.yellow.
Red Flags and Rishtas is her first book. Radhika can be reached at www.byradhikaagrawal.com and on Instagram at @radhika.yellow.
Radhika Agrawal is a journalist and writes for Condé Nast India and Grazia India. Her love for romance as a genre comes from the innumerable Meg Cabots and Sophie Kinsellas she devoured as a teenager, as well as the epic love story of her own parents. She lives, dreams and writes love stories wit...
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