Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.

The Wings of a Blue Butterfly is a beautiful compilation of stories. These stories recount cherished reminiscences of the author Janani Devulapally, including a myriad of subjects like happiness, hope, friendship, and love for nature. A reader can see that she strives to explore herself to realize one’s influence over changing times, minds, and the people around. Also to treasure memories.

This book, these 93 pages, will make you think and will urge you to embrace your foibles.

I found myself lost in the stories. The thing that kept me glued to this book is the optimism each story holds. I love anthologies and this one did not disappoint me. The writing and the narration are in the first person and are simple yet could have been better. Owing to the simple language, this book could be a decent read for beginners. My favourite thing about this book is the candid writing and honesty that the author carried throughout the book.

The stories in the book are very relatable. The book, in its purest way, is a flawless package of love, values, family, hope, and empathy. 8 short stories will leave you highly motivated. I think this kind of book is important as we, generally, are busy and lack motivation in our lives.

I highly recommend it if you love to read something moving and real, you should not miss this book. And this book is definitely for someone who loves non-fiction stories.

Leaving you with some beautiful lines from the book:

“The beauty lies everywhere in this nature
It can be anything,
Happiness or joy,
Loneliness or coy,
Just like the flowers bloom as per their seasons,
You will bloom according to your times.”