A review by mollyrook
Thank You for Sharing by Rachel Runya Katz

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  • 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’m always excited to read a Jewish romance, and this one didn’t disappoint. I really loved the tender relationship built up between all the characters, especially Liyah and Daniel. I also loved the insight that Rachel Runya Katz provides about being a Jew of colour; while I do know Jews of colour, I have to admit that it never properly clicked for me how much prejudice they face within the community.

What I didn’t love were the enemies-to-lovers arc and the third-act breakup. As I found with The Matzah Ball, I find “I’m mad at you for something I think you did when we were 13” to be uninspiring. They also got over it so fast in this book that they might as well have just known each other from camp without it being an enemies thing.

I also didn’t think the third-act breakup was super necessary in this book. I know that Liyah has a lot of baggage to work through, but I never really bought her belief that she is unlovable. I think he could have helped her through those feelings with it just being a fight and not a full breakup.

Overall, I really liked this book, and I think it’s a great book for anyone who wants to expand their horizons of what it means to be Jewish.
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