Love, Loss and Justice: Until Love Sets Us Apart Leaves a Lasting Impact
Sukriti Tankha
Until Love Sets Us Apart by Aditya Nighhot (Fingerprint Publishers) revolves around four people—Rohit, Aisha, Alok and Neha—and their friendship, college life, and evolving relationships. This romantic drama novel blends love, tragedy, and social issues, making it a compelling and emotional read.
The plot centres on Rohit and Aisha’s love story. Though they are poles apart, they grow close as friends and eventually fall in love. The four friends lead a happy life, and as a reader, I enjoyed the ups and downs they faced in medical college life, which adds authenticity and relatability to the narrative.
Rohit and Aisha, often seen as the perfect couple, bring out the best in each other. Despite their fights and arguments, their love remains strong. After much convincing, their parents agree to their marriage, and they begin dreaming of a happily-ever-after. However, not all stories are meant for happy endings—and theirs is one of them.
The carefree life of the friends takes a devastating turn when Aisha becomes a victim of a brutal crime. She fights courageously but tragically loses her life. This shocking incident shifts the tone of the book from a romantic story to a dark, hard-hitting narrative on crime and justice.
A grief-stricken Rohit decides to fight for justice. However, the accused come from powerful and influential backgrounds, and the system fails to act. As months pass without justice, Rohit grows frustrated and disillusioned with the legal system.
Unable to rely on the system any longer, Rohit takes matters into his own hands, seeking revenge against those responsible. He nearly succeeds but gets caught before completing his mission. This turn of events raises critical questions about justice, morality, and vigilantism.
The ending leaves a deep impact, forcing readers to question—who is truly at fault? Is it the victim, the perpetrators, the authorities, or the system itself?
Until Love Sets Us Apart is an emotional and thought-provoking novel that takes readers through a spectrum of feelings—love, pain, anger, happiness, and loss. The characters feel real and relatable, making their journey even more impactful.
While a few sections seem slightly stretched, they do not take away from the core message of the story. The book effectively highlights how a single moment can change lives forever and reflects on the uncertainty of life.
The themes explored in the book are highly relevant in today’s society, addressing issues of crime, corruption, and the need for social responsibility. It urges readers to reflect on the kind of society we live in and the changes needed to make it safer and more just.
Overall, the book delivers a powerful message and leaves readers with one haunting question—whose fault is it?
