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100_pages_hr's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
I really enjoyed this Desi Own Voices book. I had heard it was an Emma retelling but went into it with an open mind since those aren't my favorite and I enjoyed it simply as a friend's to lovers story.
I absolutely loved Rohan. He was pretty perfect both in looks and in personality. I loved all the ways he was there for Kam and her dad. I think he is the sole reason I'm rating the book so high. Well, that and the food. I'm hungry now!
Kam drove me pretty insane to be honest, but she definitely grew a lot throughout the book and I liked her a lot more by the end. I appreciated the representation she gave from how she was raised by her mother. I also did really appreciate her dedication and commitment even if I felt it was a little too much at times.
As always I loved the Own Voices representation in this book. The insight into family life are so interesting.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
I absolutely loved Rohan. He was pretty perfect both in looks and in personality. I loved all the ways he was there for Kam and her dad. I think he is the sole reason I'm rating the book so high. Well, that and the food. I'm hungry now!
Kam drove me pretty insane to be honest, but she definitely grew a lot throughout the book and I liked her a lot more by the end. I appreciated the representation she gave from how she was raised by her mother. I also did really appreciate her dedication and commitment even if I felt it was a little too much at times.
As always I loved the Own Voices representation in this book. The insight into family life are so interesting.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Medical content, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
stephsbooktalk's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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
Thank you so much NetGalley, Farah Heron & Forever Publishing for an advance copy of this book!
This is my first book by Farah Heron. I had meant to read "Accidentally Engaged" but the ever growing TBR prevented me but I am so glad I read this!
Kamila Hussian is a later 20s ambitious young woman who wants to please everyone in her life. She is likes to take care of everyone and not always taking their feelings into consideration. She works for her dad's business Emerald as a CPA, volunteers at an animal shelter and even has Bollywood movie parties every Friday night with all the works (lots of food and drinks). I seriously love her time management skills because girl knows how to keep herself busy.
I love that this book highlights mental health in older adults and children taking care of their aging parents. I also loved that we saw the progression of Kamila and Rohan's relationship throughout the book. Rohan seems like such a stand up guy and would do anything for Kamila's family and for Kamila. He also isn't afraid to stand up to her and tells her the things she may not want to hear.
It was also refreshing to have the main female protagonist make reference a few times about not wanting to have children. Most books that I have read never really come out and say this which as someone who likely will never have children was happy to see. And to know you can have a fulfilled life without that element.
The writing in this was really light and fluffy and occasionally came off as YA in the dialogue (internal monologue and the repetitiveness of what was going on). One thing I did love is that the author incorporated so much of the Indian culture into this book. It made me want to experience a Bollywood movie as well as go visit the local Indian restaurants and try the foods mentioned in the book (thankfully she also provided recipes to try).
I really would love to see this adapted to screen as I think it would work perfectly on any streaming service as a rom com.
This is my first book by Farah Heron. I had meant to read "Accidentally Engaged" but the ever growing TBR prevented me but I am so glad I read this!
Kamila Hussian is a later 20s ambitious young woman who wants to please everyone in her life. She is likes to take care of everyone and not always taking their feelings into consideration. She works for her dad's business Emerald as a CPA, volunteers at an animal shelter and even has Bollywood movie parties every Friday night with all the works (lots of food and drinks). I seriously love her time management skills because girl knows how to keep herself busy.
I love that this book highlights mental health in older adults and children taking care of their aging parents. I also loved that we saw the progression of Kamila and Rohan's relationship throughout the book. Rohan seems like such a stand up guy and would do anything for Kamila's family and for Kamila. He also isn't afraid to stand up to her and tells her the things she may not want to hear.
It was also refreshing to have the main female protagonist make reference a few times about not wanting to have children. Most books that I have read never really come out and say this which as someone who likely will never have children was happy to see. And to know you can have a fulfilled life without that element.
The writing in this was really light and fluffy and occasionally came off as YA in the dialogue (internal monologue and the repetitiveness of what was going on). One thing I did love is that the author incorporated so much of the Indian culture into this book. It made me want to experience a Bollywood movie as well as go visit the local Indian restaurants and try the foods mentioned in the book (thankfully she also provided recipes to try).
I really would love to see this adapted to screen as I think it would work perfectly on any streaming service as a rom com.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness and Death of parent
maddireads13's review
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident