Cheri asked Alka Joshi:

Thanks for the friend request. I enjoyed The Henna Artist very much. I'm sure that my 3 star rating was disappointing; however, I would like you to know that I'm pretty stingy in my ratings, so 3+ stars from me is positive. Can't wait to get the back story regarding Malik, and to find out what happens in the relationships between Radha and Lakshmi, as well as the relationship between Lakshmi and the good Dr. Kumar?

Alka Joshi Hi Cheri! So lovely to hear from you! Of course, the next two books in the trilogy will expand the relationships between the two sisters, between Malik and his beloved Nimmi, and between Lakshmi and Dr. Kumar. These characters have been living in my imagination for over a decade, and they feel as real to me as a second family (in a good way!). I love them and wish the best for them, but they surprise me with some of the choices they make, as my own friends and family do. I'm so looking forward to your reading the sequel, THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR, which can be pre-ordered now and will be in bookstores on June 22!!!! I'm currently working on book #3 of the trilogy. Hugs, Alka

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