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jeanettesreadingcorner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual content
edhyndman's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Sexual content
meghanm404's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic friendship
Minor: Emotional abuse and Sexual harassment
megnut's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexism
wanderlust_romance's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
What an absolute and utter delight Say You’ll Be Mine was to read! With pacing somewhere between medium and fast, it never sacrificed or skimped on the plot or character development. And these characters? You are rooting for them from the very start. Somewhere in the middle of the story I desperately wanted to grab them both, give them a little shake, and smash them together with the amount of chemistry and tension between them. KISS ALREADY YOU FOOLS! SYBM is a slow burn in terms of physical on page intimacy, but the emotional intimacy was gorgeous.
I loved Megna’s tenacity, wit, and humor. I loved how much she had to grapple with the complications of her friendship with Seth, former love interest and current writing “partner,” as she assumed the role of “best man” at his wedding. I loved Karthik’s initial reserve and stoicism, and especially his gradual warming towards Megna…even if he kept his feelings to himself. Karthik’s professional journey was also great to see, as he eventually realizes that the job he thought he wanted wasn’t going to provide the fulfillment he needed without any passion behind it. Megna and Karthik both played their true feelings cards close to the vest: afraid of getting hurt, of hurting their parents if the truth came out, of contending with their relationship becoming all too real.
This is a debut book and I was so impressed by the writing. I cannot wait to read more by Naina Kumar!
Moderate: Sexual content and Gaslighting
Minor: Misogyny and Sexual harassment
ladythana's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity
kdailyreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
breathehopebooks's review against another edition
- 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
It’s got so many things i love, such as:
• fake dating/engagement
• friends-to-lovers
• only one bed trope
• jerk who gets what he deserves
• cute and funny banter
• realistic family dynamics
• musical theater & Bachelor references
• protagonists who are shy yet independent
• spice that’s not so graphic that i’m embarrassed
Y’all this was it. Is it predictable? Yeah, but in the same way The Bachelor is predictable. It’s fun and a good time, and it makes you feel giddy.
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic friendship
Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
oliviahamilton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn’t buy
Lots of daddy issues as others have warned, be aware! But I loved how the parents’ stories tied into this. Overall would recommend.
Moderate: Sexual content
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship