The Other Lata

Praise for The Other Lata

"As lively and refreshing as a chilled glass of champagne, The Other Lata is a sharp, surprising exploration of identity, class, and what it means to truly belong. Kirthana Ramisetti has done it again!"

“Who hasn’t longed to be someone richer, more glamorous, more famous, more fashionable, more powerful and alluring? Who hasn’t wanted to slip out of their own skin? Kirthana Ramisetti explores these ideas through a zany protagonist who makes the highly questionable, yet hilarious choice to assume a wealthy Mumbai socialite’s identity. Yet, for all The Other Lata’s humor, hijinks, and memorable party scenes, Ramisetti also tackles deeper themes of identity, belonging, class, and money in her third novel. While ultimately posing the question: how radical would it be, in fact, to love our true selves?” 

“The Other Lata is a page-turning examination of class, wealth, and privilege, and just how fully you can erase yourself in a desperate attempt to be seen. Ramisetti is a master at creating the kinds of complex and nuanced female protagonists you can’t help rooting for even when they’re at their most exasperating. Fans of Inventing Anna will be taken in by this compulsive mistaken identity romcom that’s as insightful as it is satisfying.”

"The Other Lata is an energetic romp through New York City's high society, following our eponymous heroine, Lata, as she navigates the dizzying transformation from outsider into bonafide insider. This cat-and-mouse game of mistaken identity and deception will delight fans of both rom-coms and suspense."

"There’s a new Tom Ripley in town! Identity thief Lata Murthy is all heart, an endearing underdog with a penchant for lying and stealing. She bounces around high society scenes in New York City and the Hamptons, but I would have followed Lata’s antics anywhere. The hot dog juggling scene (yes, you read that correctly) in particular had me cackling. Thanks to Ramisetti’s assured prose, The Other Lata manages to be both a delicious romp and a profound examination of what it means to belong." 

"Kirthana Ramisetti's latest novel is both irresistible and impossible to put down! If you received an email invitation for a more exciting life, wouldn't you consider accepting it? Readers everywhere will be surprised and satisfied with Lata's journey with identity, power dynamics, and New York City. I know this will be a story that so many readers will love to return to. The Other Lata is my favorite type of novel: juicy, clever, and full of heart."

Praise for Kirthana Ramisetti

"Kirthana Ramisetti is a gifted storyteller, and Advika and the Hollywood Wives is such a gift. The glitz and underlying darkness of Hollywood make for a setting as complex and compelling as Ramisetti's characters, and every page of this smart, sharply observed novel rings with insight - and with heart."

"Kirthana Ramisetti has a rare gift for penning page turners full of wisdom, nuance, and depth, and I know I am not alone in saying that I will read any book she writes."

"Kirthana Ramisetti is quickly becoming the go to author for nuanced stories about fame, family, and love."