What do you think about the title of the book?

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Kalayla may be the youngest but all the characters story revolve around her so I think the title is deserving.
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I absolutely love the title of the book. And I think it is appropriate because Kalayla was the center of the story and tied all three of them together.
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I had the same thought. I don't know what I'd rename it and it works, but felt like something might be more fitting.
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Samantha Gayle wrote: 01 Sep 2020, 18:38 I think Kalayla is a beautiful and unique name, so it is definitely eye catching to a reader. I also think she is the bridge between the three characters, so I am happy with the choice of the novel’s name.
I thought so too. We won't meet other characters in the last half part of the story if it's not for Kalayla.
I like the title, and it's my first time to know someone with that name. Many telenovelas have first names in the title, so I think it's appropriate. I'd skip the book if the title sounds cliche.
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Since it was Kalayla who largely influenced the lives of the other 2 women, I think the title is appropriate. It was Kalayla who changed Lena's life later by reminding her of her twins, bringing out her protective side, made her start wearing colors again. Also, it was because of Kalayla that Maureen received closure and got back with her family.
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The book's title is apt. Kalayla is the glue that brings all the characters together, and she is quite a strong character herself. Also, Maureen or Lena as book titles would not really be as catchy, according to me.
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Mys_Trea wrote: 06 Jun 2021, 13:26 The book's title is apt. Kalayla is the glue that brings all the characters together, and she is quite a strong character herself. Also, Maureen or Lena as book titles would not really be as catchy, according to me.
Kalayla definitely sounds better compared to the other two names for the book title. If not for that, then I would have preferred if the title was something completely different and not a person's name.
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For me, Kalayla was the perfect title for the book. I loved that girl Kalayla. She was such a unique and independent girl I have never heard of. Kind of, I miss all the characters from the book.
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I think it's suitable. Though the focus is on all 3 characters, Kalayla is the thing that unites them all. Despite dealing with their own individual problems, Lena and Maureen are both constantly thinking about, and filtering their decisions through what they think will be best for Kalayla. Her wellbeing is consistently placed at the centre of the story as the most important and significant factor
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I think Kalayla is firstly such a beautiful name and it's unique. I really don't think that it's not a valid enough title. Kalayla is core of the book and a channel between Maureen and Lena, two mothers who are still struggling and through Kalayla they connect and learn from each other. She's the centre.
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Without Kalayla the story wouldn't be. She's the link between Lena and Maureen, and most of the story does revolve around her. The name is unique and not easy to forget. It is perfect.
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Lena was attracted to Maureen through Kalayla and she is the one that brought them all together therefore, it makes sense that the title was given in Kalayla's favour.
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The title is appropriate and simple and I like that. I don't see how it could get a better title than the one the author gave it. Even though the author did tell the story of two other women. Kaylayla was the dominant character in the book. She was either in or spoken about in every other page in the book. So the title seem just right.
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I think the name is apt because Kalayla is the main element of the story binding the three women. The name is unique and fascinating. The only thing I disliked is that the name doesn't say anything about Lena who is my favourite character. I'm biased here and I want Lena to have the spotlight. :roll:
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Despite the fact that the story was about three women and their lives, Kalayla was the center of it all. The two other women crossed paths because of her.

Because elf her, we got to hear Lena and Maureen's story. So she is the star of the book and I think that it was appropriately titled
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