A tender, unflinching debut that whispers its way into your soul and refuses to leave.
Some stories slip into your life like a quiet breeze, yet stay with the weight and rhythm of the sea—gentle, insistent, unforgettable. Before The Sunset Ends, Vivek Mohan’s debut, is one such novel. It is more than a love story—it is a brave exploration of truth, vulnerability, and the audacity to live authentically in a world that too often demands silence.
At its core lies Adam’s journey—a reserved, sensitive college student navigating the coastal towns of Kerala. On the surface, his life is ordinary: classrooms, friendships, the ever-looming expectations of family. But when an intimate encounter disrupts his sense of self, Adam is pushed into a realm of longing, confusion, and self-discovery. What unfolds is not just a romantic narrative, but a profound exploration of identity and the courage it takes to embrace one’s truth without apology.
The character of Ishaan—messy-haired, tender, and quietly luminous—feels like poetry in motion. He is not drawn as a stereotype or as a flawless savior, but as a mirror that reflects both Adam’s fears and his possibilities. Their relationship is painted with raw honesty, making it impossible not to hope for them, even as shadows of doubt, pain, and societal prejudice threaten to overwhelm their bond.
What elevates this book is its honesty. Mohan does not sugarcoat the struggles of being queer in a society that still resists difference. The shame, fear, and heartbreak are acknowledged, yet alongside them bloom resilience, tenderness, and a love that feels deeply, achingly real.
In many ways, Before The Sunset Ends is not just a novel but a tribute—to those who were told to hide, to the friends who stayed steadfast, and to the enduring power of love in its purest form. It leaves readers with the reminder that love is not bound by fear or labels—it is defined, and illuminated, by truth.
A deeply moving and necessary debut, Before The Sunset Ends is the kind of story that lingers, reminding us of the quiet, transformative power of love and acceptance.
You can find and purchase the book athttps://www.amazon.in/Before-Sunset-Ends-Truth-Between/dp/B0F9FHS7CF/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
