Out of My Oyster

Discover Out of My Oyster by Aakash Mehrotra, a moving novel exploring love, trauma, identity, healing, and the courage to embrace vulnerability.
on Jun 29, 2026

About the Book

Set in contemporary India, Out of My Oyster is at its core the story of Anuj and Dhruv-two young men navigating the shadows of their past while weaving a future together. Anuj is reeling from heartbreak when he meets Dhruv, whose charm masks a deeply scarred childhood. As their relationship grows, Anuj uncovers the hidden trauma Dhruv has carried in silence. Their love finds an unexpected ally in Melissa Shankar, Dhruv’s powerful and emotionally distant mother. A business tycoon with her own regrets, Melissa joins Anuj in helping Dhruv confront the darkness he has long buried. Can love bring healing? Will Dhruv find the strength to face his past? And what future awaits these two men as they struggle not only with their own fears, but with a society that still marginalizes queer lives? Out of My Oyster is an exploration of identity, trauma, and resilience. It shines a light on the silent struggles of India’s LGBTQ+ community and breaks the taboo surrounding child abuse-an urgent, emotional story that refuses to look away.