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The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim

6 reviews

dramagirl2003's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

i really enjoyed this! the love triangle was very well written, there was no clear winner to root for until right near the end. i think it was my first time reading a book with a desi background (i buy my books secondhand and scotland does not have much diversity in reading), so i am delighted that simonteen offered this as a free read! i do know a few desi families, and this book reminded me of them

thoughts while reading

18%: yes i was just thinking that. you are definitely behaving pretty ditzy

19%: you’re absolutely right, on the cover page i can see that harun totally looks like he’s from CW

"I can't do this," I grouse to the Zahra in the mirror, releasing the breath I didn't know I was holding.

NO NOT THE BREATH LINE

It would be sweet if I didn't suspect he has a potentially fatal case of gingivitis.

GIRL 💀

43%: nayim is so in love with zahra

44%: NOOO the auntie network is so onto them!!

47%: urmm…no

It is a truth universally acknowledged among Bangladeshis that a guest on one's doorstep must be in want of at least two helpings of curry.

sounds about right by indian standards

49%: 😂 why does every kid like cocomelon

58%: resna is so cool for that, i love when little kids are protective

59%: NO too far zahra!!

63%: bro wrote a song for her 🥹

65%: dammit

"For someone so smart, you can be awfully dense sometimes, Khan."

not the cliche dude confession

88%: imagine if nayim

is actually nasrin shah’s kid. he won’t be, but that would be a twist

89%: 😱😱😱

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emotional 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

4.0

This book has all of the elements necessary for a great romance; fantastic characters, interesting premise, good setting. And a large dash of Bangladeshi culture! Zahra is trying hard to have everything, working to save money to go to college, helping to support her family. Just when two boys enter her life and love throws a wrench into all her plans.

On the one hand she has her momo's choice for her: Harun. A kind of aloof, devishly handsome boy from a good family. On the other hand, there's Nayim, the new boy at Chai Ho, inspiring her to follow her dreams. As you'd expect, rom-com elements follow, and it's just an overall joy to read.

Outside of Zahra, the side characters are just as fleshed out and have their own things to contribute to the plot. Definitely a great romance to add to your summer TBR!

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