What do you think about the title of the book?

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I think that it's a good choice of title. The book revolves more about her. I wouldn't mind a different title though.
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With the impression I'm getting, I think the book's title is super appropriate. I believe titles are something that express creativity. Any other title would have been too long.
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I like the title of the book, mostly because the name is just so unique. :D :D :D
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I wouldn't term it appropriate unless the author had a goal which I couldn't quite find.
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I think the book being named after Kalayla fits since everything that happens in the story is based around her more than it does on Lena and Maureen. The majorly of Lena and Maureen's actions are because of Kalayla.
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I think the title of the book is successful due to its short and sweet attributes. I'm unsure of an alternative because if it's not broken don't fix it, right?
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By naming the book on one of three females mentioned, it suggests that this book will have a sequel and a prequel names after the others, or a significance of the character above the others, or that the book is written in the POV of the one character.
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I think she is a very important character and thus the title works. I also think of all the names, personally, I love this one the most and think it is really beautiful and therefore works as an interesting and stand out title.
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AnnOgochukwu wrote: 01 Sep 2020, 10:18
Sushan wrote: 01 Sep 2020, 10:13
AnnOgochukwu wrote: 01 Sep 2020, 10:07 I think the title is suitable for the book. Although it might also be something like 'Family Ties' 😄.
Kalayla is just okay.
"Family ties" is a good alternative, but it will cut down the uniqueness of the book which is given by the current title
Yeah, I agree with you. Besides, I doubt 'Family Ties' would encompass all the elements of this book.
Indeed.
'Kalayla' as a title is more intriguing and draws a type of curiousity that 'family ties' would not. This is, I think, one of the elements of a good book title - one that is succinct and inspires curiousity, just like 'Kalayla'.
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Having the title, Kalayla, is just giving the due respect to the relationship of women in the story. Kalayla is a definition of empowered woman along with her connections and character.
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I feel like the title is okay because even though the story focuses on all three women, Kalayla is what unites them and brings them together.
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I liked the title of the book. Kalayla is a beautiful and unique name, and while she is only one of three protagonists, the plot centers around how to keep Kalayla out of trouble. Also, the title coupled with the bright colors on the cover piqued my interest.
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I hated the title. I know you should not judge a book by its cover. However, I passed this novel over several times because the title did not grab me. Kalayla was so obnoxious, it would be better if they called the book smartaleck.
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Post by gurpreetkaur »

Yes, according to the content 'Kalayla' is a suitable title. And my suggestion for the title is ' WE3 or V3'. (it's just a suggestion).
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Kaylala was not the perfect storybook character, she was flawed, she remained strong in her decisions, and she was created to be real. Yes, Kaylala was a perfect name and I love it all the more for it. Also, the name is strange so I think that helps me even love the name of the book more, as opposed to names that are common.
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