Being an Indian Teenager

Being an Indian Teenager by Pooja Marwah is a contemporary coming-of-age novel that captures the humour, confusion and excitement of teenage life. When fourteen-year-old Bhanupriya Vaishnavi Puttuswamy—known as Riya at school—and her best friends create the Instagram page @Being-an-Indian-Teen, they expect advice and understanding. Instead, they find unexpected attention, new challenges and plenty of unforgettable moments.

Through friendship, family dynamics and the ups and downs of growing up, the novel explores the experiences of three girls as they navigate school, changing relationships and questions about identity. With warmth and humour, it reflects the joys and uncertainties of modern teenage life.

About This Book

Being an Indian Teenager follows Riya, Sam and Alisa as they turn to social media in search of answers to the everyday questions that come with adolescence. What begins as a simple Instagram project soon leads to surprising opportunities, unexpected fame and situations they never anticipated.

The story explores themes of friendship, family expectations, self-discovery and growing independence while capturing the energy of contemporary teenage life. Balancing light-hearted moments with relatable emotions, the novel presents an engaging portrait of young people finding their own voices.

What You'll Discover

• A coming-of-age story centred on three teenage friends.
• The role of social media in modern teenage life.
• Themes of friendship, family and self-discovery.
• Humorous and heartfelt moments from everyday adolescence.
• Experiences of navigating school, growing up and changing relationships.
• A relatable story about finding confidence and identity.

Perfect For

• Readers of contemporary young adult fiction.
• Teenagers who enjoy friendship stories.
• Readers interested in coming-of-age novels.
• Fans of humorous and relatable contemporary fiction.

Why You'll Love This Book

Being an Indian Teenager combines humour, friendship and honest storytelling to capture the realities of growing up in today's connected world. Its relatable characters and lively narrative make it an engaging read for anyone who enjoys contemporary coming-of-age fiction.