This debut collection of stories portrays women trying to fight discrimination and champion womens independence to live on their own. A Sliver of Sky and other stories are stories of women who are trying to live in their own right. Kyra Rai is a maverick who tries breaking barriers and antagonizes people close to her along the way. It makes a reader feel that maybe this is me or the girl next door. Poignant, full of humour, the stories touch a chord