Circle with No Centre is a contemporary romance that delves into the complexities of modern relationships and personal growth. The narrative follows two individuals navigating their own emotional journeys—he, seeking purpose beyond a monotonous job and fleeting relationships; she, recovering from heartbreak and embracing newfound independence. Their paths intersect unexpectedly, prompting both to confront their pasts and consider a shared future. 

Khurana’s writing captures the nuances of contemporary love, especially in an era dominated by dating apps and social media. The story’s strength lies in its introspective tone and the exploration of how two people can find connection amidst personal turmoil. However, some readers might find the pacing slow and the plot lacking in dramatic tension.

Overall, Circle with No Centre offers a reflective take on love and self-discovery. It’s a suitable read for those interested in character-driven narratives that explore the intricacies of human connection.

this was thoroughly enjoyable. it felt different to your average romance. it flowed with an almost song like quality to it. but not even in layout just in tune. there was a beauty there, a tenderness and sensitivity that seemed to create a different feeling that was more than just a romance. i think because you delve into the characters more. they arent just getting together or not. they are asking and showing us the deeper questions you ask be they little or small. we are seeing the small and large fears and blocks. we are seeing the large and small beauty of love and growing as a person or together.
these are two people just male and female as we dont know their names. they are ok as they are. but seemingly finding each other shows they are or might want to find that connection. or has just finding their person made them see there is another way.
and then hold do you hold on to yourself, your rules, your own life. but also want to share it. want to be with someone and as one with someone.
we get to know both male and female point of view and they are both done with great thought and sensitivity.
i cant properly explain how this book just felt different. something more. but it did. it was for me completely unique from others ive read before. and this is my firstly Deepak so i will be interested to see if this was just for this book or whether it was a lovely way in which this new author to me writes. in which case i cant wait to read more from them and see how it passes into other books.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc. All opinions are my own.

Circle with no center was a deep dive on how to let others into our innermost circles without compromising who we are and leaving behind the fears that this can cause.

Deepak’s tone was captivating and I thoroughly enjoyed the introspection of the characters as they examined why they had certain feelings and how they chose to work through them. The story flips between two perspectives. Interestingly, Deepak chose to not give names to the main characters (leading to only references of she or he). The story follows two casual acquaintances from college as they reconnect on a dating app. I thought the male main character was more intriguing, feeling stuck and trying to revitalize his life. Especially in chapter 16!

Overall, the story was a nice and easy read. I found that some of the material got repetitive as the characters tend to dwell on their feelings instead of talking things out with one another. I found it was more satisfying when our characters began to use new methods to work through their thoughts. Excited to see what the author chooses to write about next!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC.

This book had no description on NetGalley or on Goodreads when I requested it, so I really didn't know what I was getting into, but the title intriged me.

The book is written is first person, which I'm okay with, but it takes a moment for me to get used to.

The writing style of the book is very unique. It's written in short, choppy sentences and is very descriptive of the littlest mundane parts of life. It wasn't my cup of tea, but I know some people would really enjoy it.

The ending conflict felt a little silly for a book that I expected to be more serious and meaningful. Overall I expected something more profound from this book based on the title, it was a pretty standard love story. I think it'll be more enjoyable if people go into it with the right expectations.