| Publisher |
OM BOOKS INTERNATIONAL |
| Publication Year |
2025 |
| ISBN-13 |
9789363958616 |
| ISBN-10 |
9363958612 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
248 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Weight (grms) |
190 |
| Subject |
Contemporary Fiction |
Set in contemporary India, Out of My Oyster is at its core the story of Anuj and Dhruv—two young men navigating the shadows of their past while weaving a future together. Anuj is reeling from heartbreak when he meets Dhruv, whose charm masks a deeply scarred childhood. As their relationship grows, Anuj uncovers the hidden trauma Dhruv has carried in silence. Their love finds an unexpected ally in Melissa Shankar, Dhruv’s powerful and emotionally distant mother. A business tycoon with her own regrets, Melissa joins Anuj in helping Dhruv confront the darkness he has long buried. Can love bring healing? Will Dhruv find the strength to face his past? And what future awaits these two men as they struggle not only with their own fears, but with a society that still marginalizes queer lives? Out of My Oyster is an exploration of identity, trauma, and resilience. It shines a light on the silent struggles of India’s LGBTQ+ community and breaks the taboo surrounding child abuse—an urgent, emotional story that refuses to look away.
Aakash Mehrotra
Aakash Mehrotra is an international development consultant with over a decade of experience, in public policy design and evaluation, to tackle complex socio-economic challenges. He has worked extensively across low-income countries in Asia and Africa, advancing innovative, tech-enabled solutions within global development initiatives. Outside of his professional work, Aakash is a passionate traveller and the voice behind handofcolors.me, a widely followed travel blog acclaimed among India’s leading travel platforms. His journeys—are shaped by a deep curiosity for people, cultures, and the philosophies that define them. This novel marks his second literary venture, following The Other Guy. Both books delve into themes of same-sex relationships, thoughtfully exploring the layered nuances of queer identity.
Aakash Mehrotra
OM BOOKS INTERNATIONAL