Combat Skirts

Combat Skirts

4.50 out of 5

₹545.00 + shipping

Sahana Ahmed

Illustrated by Riya Singh

Enrolled in an Army hostel to study law, Saba is torn between her duty towards her parents and her newfound freedom. To complicate matters, she has more suitors than she can handle. Whom will she choose? The old crush? The college hotshot? Or the mysterious Lieutenant?

‘A novel on Army daughters that has caught bibliophiles’ attention.’
—The Times of India

‘A funny, light-hearted, and peppy read. Sahana Ahmed’s writing sparkles with wit and nostalgia.’
—bookGeeks India

‘Powerfully engaging and brilliantly penned. A coming-of-age tale that is both tender and sharp.’
—Kitaab 

‘The characters are sketched with such artistry, adroitness and deftness that they come out alive and lively.’
—The Hooghly Review

Combat Skirts at Sahitya AajTak 2023 Delhi

Category: Fiction ISBN: 978-81-986528-5-0 (Paperback)

Description

Sahana Ahmed is the founder and CEO of Bare Bones Publishing. She is the editor of AMITY: PEACE POEMS (2022), MY INDIA, MY GODS Vol. 1 (2025), and MY INDIA, MY GODS Vol. 2 (2025). For her work as a writer and social leader, she received the Woman of the Decade award at the 2022 Women Economic Forum.

Riya Singh is a visual storyteller and illustrator whose sketchbook brims with wildflowers, wandering thoughts, and quiet moments. Working fluidly across analog and digital media, she brings sensitivity and intent to every project. She holds a master’s degree in Illustration from Falmouth University, where she deepened her love for narrative art. A lover of 2D animation and ever-curious about new styles, Riya delights in experimenting to keep her work fresh and full of heart. 

2 reviews for Combat Skirts

  1. 4 out of 5

    I went into this book completely blank with no expectations. It turned out to be a really heart warming tale of a girl. It was engaging and funny. I felt like reading it everyday.

  2. 5 out of 5

    Romance, sisterhood, and a great sense of humour. ‘Combat Skirts’ is a very entertaining read!

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