‘A superb page-turner for readers of all ages.’—Freida Pinto, Actor and Producer Sometimes, the wrong turns lead us exactly where we need to be. Tashi has spent all her life pretending she doesn’t care that her mother abandoned her when she was a little child. When the charismatic, unpredictable Anupama reappears to take Tashi on a three-week mother– daughter road trip down India’s coast, Tashi agrees, wanting closure to the question that has haunted her. What she gets instead is something else. From the sun-bleached beaches and haunted mansions of Goa to the backwaters of Kerala, from surf breaks in Pondicherry to midnight arguments and unexpected friendships, the journey forces Tashi to confront everything she thought she knew about abandonment, loyalty, and identity. But while Tashi is chasing answers across highways and coastlines, the person she has always counted on is coming undone. Back home in the mountains of Nainital, one impulsive act by Dhruv, her best friend, her almost-something-more, changes everything, pulling him into a spiral from which even Tashi cannot rescue him. Inside this book, you’ll discover 🚗A mother–daughter road trip like no other: A journey across India’s coastline that uncovers buried truths, old wounds, and unexpected possibilities. 🌊A moving story of identity and belonging: Follow Tashi as she confronts abandonment, forgiveness, and the search for where she truly belongs. 💛Friendship, love, and second chances: Discover the fragile bonds that sustain us—and what happens when they begin to unravel. 🌴India as you’ve never experienced it: Travel through Goa, Kerala, and Pondicherry, where every destination holds a new revelation. ✨An emotional journey of self-discovery: A heartfelt exploration of growing up, letting go, and finding the courage to become yourself. 📖A deeply relatable coming-of-age novel: Filled with warmth, humour, heartbreak, and hope, this is a story that lingers long after the final page. Why this novel stands apart • Blends an emotionally charged coming-of-age story with an unforgettable road trip across India • Explores the complexities of family, abandonment, friendship, and identity with honesty and heart • Richly evokes the landscapes, cultures, and emotions of India’s western coastline • A deeply human story about forgiveness, resilience, and finding your way home A Journey Worth Every Wrong Turn Written by award-winning author and journalist Priyanka Pradhan, Wrong Turns Only is a coming- of-age novel about the messy, beautiful road to becoming who you are.