Only You by Neha Chenani Khanagwal – An Emotional Love Story Review

Samar and Neera’s story is the perfect example of a love that feels real, raw, and everlasting. Their very first meeting — just a fleeting moment between two strangers — leaves an impression so deep that it stays etched forever. From there begins a journey filled with swoon-worthy moments that make you smile, sigh, and sometimes ache for them.

But love isn’t always beautiful, there are thorns too. Circumstances, fate, and actions driven by ego and hurt all come together to make the beautiful journey of lovers painfully difficult. The transitions between past and present are seamless, pulling you right into the story as though you’re watching it unfold in front of your eyes.
The college life portions of the book are crafted so vividly that you feel transported back to those days — management college, hostel nights, seniors vs juniors, campus clashes, blossoming friendships, secret meetings at lovers’ points, and those little moments of young love. The characters feel so real and relatable that you can’t help but recall your own college memories while reading.

And then, life happens… Neera faces a heartbreak so brutal that it makes you pause and feel every ounce of her pain. The way Neha balances romance, tragedy, and drama is simply brilliant — never rushed, always heartfelt.

I usually run away from lengthy books, but this one kept me hooked till the very last page. Every character leaves a mark — the friendships and sibling bonds are beautifully woven. The book is written with such passion and involvement, capturing even the smallest details and never once rushing the story.

What I liked about this book.

• The college sneakouts, the hostel nightouts, lovers point, sharing personal secrets with forever friendships, groupings. These are all so much relatable.
• The pain of heartbreak so clearly laid out, you can acutally feel the ache Samar and Neera were having.
• The author so beautifully showing how Love is not easy, one has to strive, get out of your comfort level to fight for your partner, your love..
• And then my most favourite part, The Romance that happens only in books. The larger than life gestures, the friends outdoor meetups, brother sister bondings.. one has to read to know it.
• So beautifully written… character development, plot twists, every detail taken care of., … just fabulous…
• HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.