Adulting

The novel explores what happens when young adults who seem to have their lives together discover that “adulting” is much more complicated than expected.

Aisha's glamorous public image hides personal struggles, while Ruhi searches for recognition in the publishing world. Tejas, despite being a successful writer, finds himself unable to produce his next book. Their professional and personal lives intersect, creating a story filled with romance, emotional conflict, career pressures and unexpected relationships.

Neharika Gupta is an Indian writer whose work combines fiction, poetry and contemporary themes. Adulting was published by HarperCollins India in 2019.

Adulting centres on Aisha, Ruhi and Tejas, three very different people dealing with the challenges of modern adulthood. Aisha's glamorous public image hides personal struggles, Ruhi seeks recognition and independence in the publishing world, while Tejas battles writer's block and complicated emotions. As their lives become increasingly connected, the novel explores love, friendship, ambition, insecurity and the process of discovering who you really are.