The New Star

By IFTIKAR JAHID

"Some friendships begin with a cup of tea. This one began in a hospital bed."

When Ayan arrives at university, he expects freedom, friendships, and a fresh start. Instead, he finds himself sick, alone, and lost-misdiagnosed, mocked, and wondering if he chose the wrong life altogether. Then one unexpected visit changes everything, pulling him into a loud, chaotic brotherhood bound by chai, arguments, laughter, and fierce loyalty.

Just as Ayan begins to feel at home, a fleeting moment under a rain-soaked gulmohar tree alters his world again. A silent girl in white. A glance that lasts seconds. A feeling that refuses to fade. Finding her becomes an obsession-and loving her forces Ayan to confront how far he is willing to go for a chance at connection.

The New Star is a warm, funny, and emotionally charged coming-of-age story about friendship, first love, moral crossroads, and the people who show up when it matters most. Set in the heart of a university campus, it captures the magic of beginnings-where one small moment can change everything."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GD157PYK
• ISBN13: 9798902311522
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"