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mahaofhyrule's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Honestly more enjoyable than I thought it would be. It’s kind of like one of those romcom movies you would watch when there is nothing else on TV.
I really liked the friendship between Liya and her girls. I would love to read love stories about Preeti, Sana and Reema (or I guess how she would navigate marriage with Rohan.)
Both Liya and Jay were alright as main characters, but they definitely had their faults. Liya, bless her soul, was a little too headstrong and it made her come off as annoying at times. Jay also tried to seem too much like a “not all men…” guy which was a bit offputting. But honestly besides that they were fun characters and they had a good dynamic when they weren’t being all horny. 😭
The writing was a bit cringe too, but overall not a bad read? I guess?
I really liked the friendship between Liya and her girls. I would love to read love stories about Preeti, Sana and Reema (or I guess how she would navigate marriage with Rohan.)
Both Liya and Jay were alright as main characters, but they definitely had their faults. Liya, bless her soul, was a little too headstrong and it made her come off as annoying at times. Jay also tried to seem too much like a “not all men…” guy which was a bit offputting. But honestly besides that they were fun characters and they had a good dynamic when they weren’t being all horny. 😭
The writing was a bit cringe too, but overall not a bad read? I guess?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Sexual assault
chloenk_1011's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
ironsandwine's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book didn’t quite do it for me, with a narrow view of feminism and womanhood that spent a long time identifying women as ‘that sort of girl’ ‘wild’ or ‘easy’ and trying to separate the main character from that rep, instead of challenging that categorisation of women in the first place. The male lead was given some exposition heavy chapters that felt clunky and virtue signalling to me.
The plot also felt prolonged, and ricocheted between things too easily resolved or given way too much significance.
Just not for me i’m afraid.
The plot also felt prolonged, and ricocheted between things too easily resolved or given way too much significance.
Just not for me i’m afraid.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
cara_m's review
emotional
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
4.5
Truth be told, if I had read the trigger warnings for this book, I probably wouldn’t have started it. I loved the first two books I read by Sajni Patel though that I wanted to read another. Though aspects of it were upsetting, I loved how it was handled overall and the ending definitely had me in tears. Definitely will pick up another book from her soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Death of parent
j9wan's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Nice to see diverse characters, but not a good book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
noomzoom's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
maya_vee's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
mckennacat's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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
Pleasantly surprised by this book very much enjoyed it. Definitely did not expect the depth of trauma and complexities in the characters considering it’s a fun little romance. I really enjoyed this
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Sexual assault
estimg's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
- 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
I wasn't satisfied by the timing of the ending, but I really did enjoy this book. I was really drawn in by the characters and I'm sad I don't get to know more about what happens for them next.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
forrestlaur's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault