Discover ‘Half Light,’ a compelling LGBTQ Indian literary fiction from The Bookish Owl, exploring forbidden love, desire, and secrets. Set against the backdrop of a snowbound Darjeeling hotel and the vibrant, smoggy streets of Mumbai, this novel follows Neville and Pavan’s intense, clandestine connection. As they navigate a India on the cusp of decriminalizing homosexuality, their past entanglement resurfaces, forcing them to confront buried desires and the hope for a life lived openly. This tender, atmospheric story is perfect for readers seeking nuanced explorations of identity, secrecy, and enduring hope in contemporary Indian fiction.