(MENAFN- Uzi World Digital) A new wave is rising in Indian literature, and it carries the voice of an author who dares to blend raw truth with heartwarming hope. I Wish I Knew Before, the solo debut by Prity Roy, has already struck a chord across the country, selling 2,000+ copies within just three days of launch. Could this be the next bestseller India has been waiting for?

Set against the vibrant yet unpredictable canvas of Bengaluru, I Wish I Knew Before is more than a novel—it is an echo of the emotions India’s youth often leave unspoken. The book follows Ananya, a college student who appears to have it all—smiles, and laughter, but hides a storm of struggles behind her perfect image. Through the lens of Ananya’s journey, readers are pulled into the highs and lows of student life: late-night walks down MG Road, the grind of college deadlines, friendship betrayals, peer pressure, and the haunting battles of mental health. Blending realism with suspense, the narrative resonates with Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha readers, who often feel the duality of curated online lives and unfiltered offline challenges.

Prity Roy, a Bengaluru-based author, storyteller, and marketing professional, has already contributed to multiple bestselling anthologies, but I Wish I Knew Before marks her solo debut. An alumna of GIBS Business School and Bangalore University, she balances her corporate career with her passion for writing. Her stories are known for weaving resilience, vulnerability, and emotional realism into unforgettable characters. For Prity, storytelling is not just art—it’s advocacy. She is deeply involved in mental health awareness initiatives and aims to use fiction and non-fiction as a tool for connection, healing, and hope. It is this blend of truth and tenderness that positions her alongside celebrated Indian authors like Ravinder Singh and Chetan Bhagat—writers who once gave voice to a generation’s dreams and heartbreaks. With Prity, perhaps a new era of Gen Z and Gen Alpha literature begins.

At a time when Instagram smiles often mask silent anxieties, I Wish I Knew Before reminds readers of the importance of honesty, healing, and shared struggles. It opens conversations around mental health and hidden battles among India’s youth, the thrill and turmoil of moving to a new city for education, the silent pressure of friendships, relationships, and expectations, and the courage it takes to stand back up when life falls apart. What sets this book apart is its balance—it is both relatable and suspenseful, both painful and hopeful. Ananya’s story isn’t just hers; it’s the story of every young reader trying to find their place in a fast, overwhelming world.

I Wish I Knew Before is now available in print and digital editions across leading platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, and on the website of Bluerose publishers. For exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes storytelling, follow Prity Roy on Instagram (@.prityroy.).

With its early success—2,000+ copies sold within three days—and a storyline that has already touched thousands, I Wish I Knew Before could well be the book that defines India’s next reading wave. Will this heartfelt debut by Prity Roy soon stand alongside the classics of Ravinder Singh and Chetan Bhagat? Maybe the new era of Gen Z and Gen Alpha literature begins right here.

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