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gemshep's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
3.75
bellalaf's review against another edition
4.0
Cute, queer, mixed faith, fake dating trope, high school rom-com - a wholesome, heart warming read.
philosophicellie's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
therecoveringbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Islamophobia, and Toxic friendship
anxiousnachos's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed Adiba Jaigirdar's debut novel, The Henna Wars, and I enjoyed this even more! I love the fake dating trope so much, this book was exactly what I wanted to read right now. I love that Adiba Jaigirdar's books always perfectly blend lighthearted romantic moments with deeper explorations of things like biphobia, racism, and family in Bengali communities.
tylerlovesbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
lots of heartwarming moments and tackled some heavy topics, but felt incomplete. loved the family aspect, though
musingsofazebra's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
emoisreading's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay ig? I’m probably never gonna think of it again. I feel like it could’ve have so much more potential. Like with ishu and her mom. And also with Hanis sister and her parents. I would recommend it if you just like zero drama and just a cute book. But the thing is that it wasn’t even cute. Oh gosh. Bye bitchess