Can We Be Strangers Again? is a romance and new-adult novel by Shrijeet Shandilya—not a documentary or a Beard-branded work. Its publisher describes three college friends whose bond is strained when friendship turns into love, betrayal complicates the group, and Dev must decide whether to risk everything again. The book has separate 2024 Notion Press and 2025 Penguin Random House India editions, so check the ISBN when choosing a copy.
What is Can We Be Strangers Again? about?
Penguin Random House India’s synopsis centers on three college friends. When two move from friendship into love, betrayal and difficult feelings fracture the group. Dev faces the decision of whether to risk everything again. The publisher’s author profile frames the story around love, loss, growing up and moving on.
Catalog headings classify the book as fiction and romance, with new-adult and contemporary-romance labels. These descriptions establish the broad premise and category, but not a chapter-by-chapter account or detailed content warnings.
Who wrote the novel?
Shrijeet Shandilya wrote Can We Be Strangers Again?; Penguin Random House India identifies it as his debut novel. Reflecting on the story, Shandilya told Google Books: “Writing this story was an exploration of the complex and beautiful layers of love and friendship, two forces that define, mold, and occasionally shatter us. With connections that appear unbreakable and love that seems to last forever, college is an intense time. But when those bonds are tested, we learn who we truly are and what we value most. I hope this book resonates with anyone who’s struggled to balance friendship and love, and who’s had to confront the painful but necessary art of letting go. I hope it stays with you the way it stayed with me while writing it. With gratitude and love, Shrijeet Shandilya”
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Which editions are available?
The 2024 Notion Press edition and the later Ebury Press editions are distinct records. Their page counts and ISBNs differ; use the ISBN to confirm that a retailer listing is for the edition you want.
| Edition | Publisher and date | ISBN | Length or runtime | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 edition | Notion Press; 2024 | 9798896328186 | 228 pages | Not stated in the Google Books record |
| Paperback | Ebury Press; March 2025 | 9780143475927 | 232 pages | ₹299 MRP, as listed by Penguin Random House India; retailer prices may differ |
| Hardback | Ebury Press; March 2025 | 9780143477778 | 232 pages | Not stated in the publisher listing |
| Audiobook | Penguin Audio; October 2025 | 9789367900130 | 335 minutes | Not stated in the publisher listing |
Where can you look for a copy?
Penguin Random House India lists Amazon, SapnaOnline, Bookswagon, Crossword and Atlantic as buying options for its paperback and hardback. Its ₹299 paperback MRP is publisher metadata, not a guarantee of a current retailer price. Stock, regional availability and live prices can change, so check the retailer’s listing and confirm the format and ISBN before ordering. The publisher page also lists the audiobook.
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