Reviews with content warning for Bullying - The Karma Map

I just think Nisha Sharma can do no wrong at this point. She writes so poignantly about Desi culture and spirituality, alongside capturing a really sweet coming of age romance. This is lower on the romance than I was maybe hoping for, but it's still so special

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trippyotter's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A teen rom-com full of self-discovery, acceptance, and heartwarming connections.

I truly loved how the author incorporated diversity within the cast of South Asian characters, the struggles each encounter at home, and the acceptance they find amongst themselves and aboard.

Though each character's reason for being on the temple trip is general the same - being misunderstood and/or unaccepting parents - their stories are uniquely their own. For the first time, each character will feel seen for their true selves.

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serene216's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.5

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pokeybear1's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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 likes the characters, but the male lead was underdeveloped. The ending was abrupt.

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