ajchaaan's review
3.0
3.5/5 stars
This is my first ever review here and my first book from the author. This is also the first book I have read with Indian characters, and it was fun and educational for me to read about them, traditions, and cultures.
in a way, I can say I can relate to Ayesha when it comes to change. While I might have not experienced any death of a close family member yet, I have also gone some changes as I age and faced more responsibilities in life. I completely understand her desire to continue being there for her mother, even though she's changing herself, because of her fear for her. I also love how her mother has loved Ayesha in her own ways throughout the years, even if their communication was minimal.
When it comes to the love story, it was a cute "I-never-stopped-loving-you-after-all-these-years" but I feel like the story development was kinda rushed since this is just a short story. I think there is more to unfold for them and what happened to them during their seven year gap. But overall, I love how it ended for them.
Other comments:
- There were times when I was confused with the dialogues
- It would be great if this was longer
- I didn't feel much some characters, like the doctor.
Overall, I enjoyed this and it's a quick read that I can recommend for everyone to try in between.
This is my first ever review here and my first book from the author. This is also the first book I have read with Indian characters, and it was fun and educational for me to read about them, traditions, and cultures.
in a way, I can say I can relate to Ayesha when it comes to change. While I might have not experienced any death of a close family member yet, I have also gone some changes as I age and faced more responsibilities in life. I completely understand her desire to continue being there for her mother, even though she's changing herself, because of her fear for her. I also love how her mother has loved Ayesha in her own ways throughout the years, even if their communication was minimal.
When it comes to the love story, it was a cute "I-never-stopped-loving-you-after-all-these-years" but I feel like the story development was kinda rushed since this is just a short story. I think there is more to unfold for them and what happened to them during their seven year gap. But overall, I love how it ended for them.
Other comments:
- There were times when I was confused with the dialogues
- It would be great if this was longer
- I didn't feel much some characters, like the doctor.
Overall, I enjoyed this and it's a quick read that I can recommend for everyone to try in between.
mikkaa25's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gabs_parr's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
a_ab's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The story is blessedly short, but had way too much over the top drama, which doesn't make much sense given the timeline - both in terms of how much time had passed since the events that caused the current situation and how little time passes within the story to enable the changes that happen in it.
Otherwise it was an interesting glimpse into the lives of these characters who are clearly very deeply connected to reach other and have rich lives outside this story.
Otherwise it was an interesting glimpse into the lives of these characters who are clearly very deeply connected to reach other and have rich lives outside this story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
nikkioles's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alleymb's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
oliviacarew's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Sexual content
heatherjustine1224's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
3.0
I kind of love that her best friend is getting married because she wanted to have a ‘Twilight’ fantasy due to their names.
shannanh's review
5.0
I finally got a chance to read a book from this author, and I'm so glad i did. Although it's a novella, it was such a great and satisfying, and enjoyable read. And I felt all types of emotions while reading this book. My views on her mother changed as I was reading, and that's a good thing. This author has a new fan and I can't wait to devour all of her backlist
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.