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taliaalongi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Grief
brianna97's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
have to be honest - at first I genuinely disliked this book. I found Kareena to be extremely annoying and immature for a 30-year-old, and was most certainly #teamprem from jumpstreet. I understand that she has trauma, and I understand that she hasn’t processed it that well. The world isn’t black and white and I feel like her worldview was far more idealistic and fantasy-like than Prem’s following his trauma. I did grow to like her in the end, and I adored Prem’s consistency and authenticity throughout the book. He was unapologetically him until he was ready to accept the change necessary for him to become a more fulfilled version of himself. The spice?????? 20/10 alone. Jaw on the ground every single time. The shower scene was next level wild. I’m very glad the book ended the way it did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Kidnapping
melancholymegs's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual content
onegalonelife27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
We’ve got ourselves a really great story here! Prem and Kareena find themselves on opposite ends on love-Prem is convinced that love actually hurts while Kareena is seeking true love-a search sped up by her father selling her family home and he’ll only give her money she desperately needs if she gets engaged. And when they fight on his talk show-on air- over their views damages Prem’s reputation, it makes him desperate to take up on his mother’s offer to sponsor his community health center if he gets engaged. And Kareena’s four aunties are quick to stage an invention, pointing out their circumstances to one another and thus are perfect for one another much to the other’s horror.
An interesting point that happens next is that while Prem is perfectly fine with the tried and true with fake dating, Kareena is not. Kareena does want true love-just doesn’t want it with Prem. She tries the delights of internet dating, while Pram tries to convince her to go with his plan. Leading to some of the most competitive, and frankly adorable dates I’ve read.
I do feel like we’re made to dislike Kareena’s family a bit too much, not a good first impression. Though they do have their good sides. I do feel like they could have gotten a bit more time to shine and show they do care about Kareena.
I like how when we meet our leads, we learn what they want, backstory-nothing is a mystery to reader about these two. There’s no big dramatic reveal to us, but as they get closer they start to share more about themselves which I think is very tender and sweet.
For the “aunties” in the series, “If Shakespeare was an Auntie”, four aunties-friends of Kareena’s mom, are the matchmakers for the story, perhaps the rest of the series. While the four have distinct personalities, they are a well oiled machine, working together to get what they want-from staging an intervention/meeting with the couple to get them to date, to getting a ride to their local TV studio or taco bell.
All in all this is a book for those who like a twist on the classics. I’ll definitely pick up the next in the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Alcohol
rchatterjee188's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Stalking
asimpson7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really liked this book. I liked the development of their relationship and that Prem finally realised that he loved her and everything worked out in the end. I also like reading about a different culture, it opens your eyes about how different experiences and expectations are. Overall a very cute book. However the references to Charlie were very cringy especially as Prem is supposed to be in his 30s.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent
annahamburger's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Religious bigotry
3readingcircus's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny and Death of parent
Minor: Death and Panic attacks/disorders
shadymist's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
After this book being a recommended TIKTOK book. I figured I would give it a try. I can see the fuss for this one. It's witty, funny and tugs at the heartstrings.
Most definitely worth reading again and again.
Nisha Sharma is very talented and I look forward to her other books.
Most definitely worth reading again and again.
Nisha Sharma is very talented and I look forward to her other books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Cursing, Death, Medical content, and Gaslighting