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Amanda Jayatissa is a Sri Lankan author known for her psychological thrillers that explore identity, class, and cultural tension. Her debut novel, 'My Sweet Girl,' received critical acclaim for its portrayal of Sri Lankan diaspora experiences and suspenseful storytelling.
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You're Invited
A psychological thriller set in Sri Lanka, the novel follows Amaya, who is shocked to receive an invitation to her former best friend Kaavi’s lavish wedding. As the festivities unfold, old secrets, jealousy, and betrayal resurface, culminating in a murder that forces Amaya to confront her past and the dark truths behind their friendship.
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Amaya’s Return: The Invitation That Awoke the Past
The novel begins in Los Angeles, with Amaya leading a quiet, guarded life — one defined more by avoidance than fulfillment. Her carefully constructed solitude cracks when she receives an ornate invitation to the wedding of Kaavi, her former best friend, in Colombo. The invitation is both beautiful a...
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The Fractured Mirror: Memory, Betrayal, and Class
Through flashbacks woven carefully between the unfolding wedding timeline, I reveal the origins of Amaya and Kaavi’s fierce bond. They met in their youth, when Kaavi’s family wealth and confidence drew Amaya in like a moth to brilliance. Kaavi was everything Amaya was not — charming, ambitious, secu...
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About Amanda Jayatissa
Amanda Jayatissa is a Sri Lankan author known for her psychological thrillers that explore identity, class, and cultural tension. Her debut novel, 'My Sweet Girl,' received critical acclaim for its portrayal of Sri Lankan diaspora experiences and suspenseful storytelling.
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