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When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

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abby_can_read's review against another edition

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This book wasn't for me. I struggled to get into it and I didn't really care about what was happening with the characters. I tried. It sounded good but this isn't for me.

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smoothlikebutter's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? Yes

4.0

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marissasa's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This YA romance was sweet and I liked the way culture and diversity were represented, but ultimately it was too insta-love for me and I think I am just too old to enjoy this type of teenage puppy love romance anymore. The writing was good and the characters were well fleshed out, but I just found them too immature and sometimes frustrating or cringey to read about lol. I'm not the target audience anymore but I am sure there are younger readers who will love this book.

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sapphicreaderlucy's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Super cute rom com, academic weapon duo is so hot, very opposites attract

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atamano's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

3.0

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mnatale100's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

3.75

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ekmurray's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

3.0

I really enjoyed this novel about a young couple trying not to fall in love. Dimple is driven and single minded, and Rishi is a hopeless romantic, so that’s a bit of a gender flip. The story was very sweet and enjoyable to read.

I liked the (sometimes conflicting) themes of being true to oneself, and honouring one’s parents and culture, and I thought this book did a good job of examining the tension between these two ideals. I was particularly touched by the scene where Rishi denies his true self among kindred spirits in order to be who his parents want him to be; the soul-crushing sadness of that moment was very gently but effectively portrayed. I also loved how Dimple’s adventure caused her to grow closer to her parents, and appreciate them more.

I was encouraged to read this book by a great episode of the Hazel, Harry, Katniss and Starr Young Adult Fiction podcast.

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