Soumya Jinaga’s second novel, Sincerely, was recently launched at Crossword Kemps Corner in Mumbai and featured in Culture Crossroads for its emotional depth and remarkable authorship. The launch was graced by writer and public speaker Aparna Piramal Raje, who praised Jinaga for tackling themes of mental health, grief, and resilience, subjects rarely explored by teen authors. Read the full article here. 

Sincerely tells the story of Reign Williams Jr., a young woman burdened by expectation, and Ezra Hamilton, who is slowly losing his battle with illness. When the two meet in a hospital, they begin an unforgettable journey shaped by Ezra’s bucket list, filled with adventure, pain, and healing. It’s a poignant exploration of human connection in the face of life’s hardest truths. 

Soumya Jinaga, a 12th-grade student at the American School of Bombay, published her first book at 13. Now 17, she continues to write with honesty and emotional clarity, drawing inspiration from real-life moments of love, loss, and hope.