Hot Water

"Hot Water" by Bhavika Govil is a tender and complex family story that explores the intimate and sometimes unsettling realities of family life. Set against the backdrop of a long, hot summer, the novel centers on three family members—Mira, Ma, and Ashu—whose close bonds are tested as secrets and questions come to light. Through insightful storytelling, Govil examines the ways love can both sustain and challenge us, creating an emotionally resonant portrait of human vulnerability.