Love Craves Cardamom

Name: Love Craves Cardamom
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Aashna Avachat
ISBN: 9798217069552

Author: Aashna Avachat

Series: Love in Translation #2

Narrator: Mayuri Bhandari

Unabridged: 8 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 05/20/2025

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Multicultural & Interracial

Synopsis

A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

An aspiring teen art curator who’s sworn off love spends a semester in India, where the first boy to give her butterflies again has a royally surprising secret—part of the international Love in Translation series of standalone YA romances.

“A swoon-worthy romance about following your heart. I absolutely adored this book.” —Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn’t Find You

Archana Dhawan wants a boy-free zone this semester abroad. Fresh off a breakup, she’s headed to Rajasthan, India—her parents’ homeland—determined to find herself and thrive at her dream art museum internship. No drama. No distractions.

Alas, the universe is trying to tempt her. On day one, she meets the hottest boy on the train. Soon after, she runs into him again at work. Not only is the museum tied to a palace, but the cute guy, Shiv, is a royal gardener!

As he takes her to the most gorgeous local spots, their undeniable chemistry grows. Then Archi gets shocking news: Shiv is not who he seems. Now she’s left wondering—was this brush with love the beginning of something warm and complex or just another bittersweet end?

The swoony Love in Translation romances can be read together or separately:
LOVE REQUIRES CHOCOLATE • LOVE CRAVES CARDAMOM

About The Author

Aashna Avachat is a young adult author from California who has worked in publishing since college. She studied English and Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley, and law at Harvard Law School. When she’s not writing, she’s probably reading on a sunny patch of grass, going on long walks to grocery stores, or hanging out with one of her many foster kittens. Love Craves Cardamom is her debut novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by zai on May 19, 2025

Nostalgic, not because i too fell for a prince but i love jaipur this book is for everyone who likes; ʚɞ secret identity ʚɞ indian vibes ʚɞ art and museums ʚɞ royalty core plot : archi/archana is going to spend her final semester of highschool in jaipur, after getting heartbroken by her ex boyfriend a......more

Goodreads review by Azanta (azantareads) on May 10, 2025

4.25 stars!!!! hello this was the perfect book for my The Prince and Me and Bollywood-loving heart! YA romance you will always be famous!!......more

Goodreads review by Irene on December 07, 2024

ugh so many good tropes i cant wait to read this......more

Goodreads review by shanaz on March 10, 2025

such a fun book! had me giggling and kicking my feet and rooting for Archi the whole way. run to get it when it’s out! *Thank you to Joy Revolution and NetGalley for the the ARC!......more

Goodreads review by Betty on May 12, 2025

Read this book if you love being transported to other places through reading and also if you love Bollywood. 🤭. I absolutely loved that Love Craves Cardamom was set in Jaipur. While reading it, I truly felt like I was alongside Archana in Jaipur drinking chai. I was expecting a cute romcom, but this......more

Quotes

“Delightful, delicious, and deeply thoughtful. A sparkling romance that goes beyond a girl finding the boy of her dreams abroad to combine friendship, food, history, activism, and art into a beautifully immersive experience. I loved every page!” —Amalie Howard, USA Today bestselling author of Lady Knight

“A must-read for tourists and romance lovers alike! It is a richly blended tapestry of a story about art, love, and culture told with a relatable voice and an adventurous heart.” —Timothy Janovsky, USA Todaybestselling author of Never Been Kissed

“With a swoon-worthy romance at its center, Love Craves Cardamom is a charming story about reclaiming art, culture, and ultimately yourself." —Gabriella Gamez, USA Today bestselling author of The Next Best Fling

“A thoroughly modern fairy tale that shimmers with the history and opulence of Jaipur on every page. Readers will crave even more from Archi and Shiv as they step into the world on their own terms.” —Sabrina Fedel, author of All Roads Lead to Rome

“A swoon-worthy romance about following your heart, even—or especially—when it takes you to unexpected places. With sharp, vivid prose, Aashna Avachat brings the world and characters of Love Craves Cardamom to life. I absolutely adored this book.” —Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn’t Find You

“Sweet as mithai and brimming with heart, Love Craves Cardamom takes readers on a dazzling journey to Jaipur. Richly layered and deeply relatable, this is a warm hug of a story that will leave you swooning and craving a second helping.” —Farah Naz Rishi, author of If You’re Not the One

“Sweetly romantic and engaging, Archi's journey of art, love, and self-discovery is a delight.”—Emma Mills, author of Foolish Hearts

"A compelling stand-alone debut blending adventure, romance, and self-discovery." —Kirkus Reviews