bbygirl21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Spoiler
the one that basically poisoned her with cinnamon when she specifically asked for no cinnamon because she's allergic, and he ignores that and gets her cinnamon anyway and all he could say was no normal person doesn't like cinnamon and she'll like it if she tried it, ugh just pissed me off, she was so lucky that Prem was there as she didn't have her EpiPen with her and Prem was able to rush her to a doctor, and then of course there's the misogynistic asshole that was the last date she had, saying she should lower her standards because of how she dresses and basically saying that she'd look prettier if she wore more makeup, just no absolutely not and I'm glad she held onto her standards and didn't settle for anything less than she deservesOther than some of her dates and her dad, grandmother, and sister, I really liked pretty much everyone else. I absolutely loved Kareena's aunties, Kareena's friends, Prem's friends, Prem's mother, and I actually liked Prem as well, even if he's frustrating when it comes to his feelings most of the time.
There were a few things that pulled me out of the story a time or two, but it wasn't enough to get me to stop reading. It just brought my rating down a little bit.
I'd most likely recommend this if someone asked me about it. It was definitely an entertaining read overall.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Medical content, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Terminal illness, Ableism, Cursing, Death of parent, Sexism, Death, and Chronic illness
Minor: Stalking, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Violence, Medical trauma, and Colonisation
readwithku's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The vibe of the book wasn't vibing with me. I didn't feel any connection with the main characters. It felt so empty, no chemistry.
I mean I am an Indian myself, I should feel the connection, right? But no, maybe because of certain things which I am not aware of even myself.
In India, relationship progress really slowly (atleast I think so, I mean I have never came across anyone who is into one night stand or hooking up or maybe because I am very introvert person). So I went in the book with that mindset but when I first read
I want to touch you.
in chapter 4, I was taken aback. I wouldn't have mind if her intention was that from the beginning when she talked to him. I thought maybe it's a fast progress book. I kept reading but this book . . . . not for me. The foundation of the relationship matters. The connection between the main characters felt very weak. I wouldn't care if they end up with each other or not.
I am a sucker for slow burn, emotional intimacy more than physical intimacy. I prefer emotional bonding, strong co nnection, trust between the characters than physical bonding. Some grovelling too, I mean who doesn't love that. I couldn't find any of these.
I cringed so hard at the "Desi fuckboy". Sighs... and who the fuck name their penis "Charlie"? I mean you are a doctor! Atleast I thought you would be used to with the anatomy terms.
Also, the writing didn't meet my expectation.
I don't know what I was expecting with the book, I can't describe what I am feeling.
Since I am an Indian myself, i understand the culture and the meaning of the female character's relationship with her families. I would say, not every family is as shitty as Kareena's family. At least not mine, I am grateful for that.
As a conclusion, this book wasn't for me but it might be for you.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
Minor: Kidnapping
anielabooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Sexism, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Cancer
Minor: Drug use, Chronic illness, Grief, Kidnapping, and Terminal illness
librarybookscene's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Medical content, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol, Grief, and Kidnapping