Unchain My Heart by SHARIKA ESTHER SHARMA [Paperback]

Unchain My Heart follows the lives of four modern Indian women — Alya, Eisha, Reena and Malini — each at a turning point in her life.

These women struggle with different pressures: ambition and loneliness (Alya), societal expectations of marriage and marriage-life (Eisha), appearance/age-related insecurities and family pressure (Reena), or loss of identity and personal rediscovery (Malini).

Through their stories, the novel explores themes like career vs relationships vs societal norms, female empowerment, inner conflicts, identity, and the challenges faced by women trying to “survive and thrive.”

The book doesn’t shy away from difficult emotions and complex relationships — it shows how these women navigate love, ambition, identity, societal expectations, and their own sometimes contradictory desires.