Gifted

Rumi Vasi, a gifted child, grapples with the immense pressure from her parents to achieve extraordinary academic success, particularly their ambition for her to attend Oxford University at a young age. As Rumi navigates the challenges of adolescence, including her burgeoning interests in music and love, she struggles to balance her parents' strict expectations with her desire for a normal teenage experience. Nikita Lalwani's debut novel delves into the tension between parental aspirations and a child's autonomy, examining the complexities of love and ambition.