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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim
emotional
hopeful
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
Reading this book is like snuggling in a blanket and drinking tea. The author does a beautiful job of creating an atmospheric and rich book that draws you in with lovely cultural portrayal, characters to fall in love with and family dynamics that had me reaching for the tissues.
This is such a desi-core romance and I'm here for it! I don't even know how to review it, except it's not your typical love triangle romance. At front and centre, we have Zahra who is such a beautiful character and I instantly fell in love with her. Through her, the author captures the family dynamics and conflicts of Asian families so well, especially in immigrant families. The push and pull and the choice between family and following your heart were woven throughout the narrative.
Coming to the romance, we have two wonderful candidates - Harun the rich Bangladeshi boy and Nayim the romantic orphan peasant. I shall not spoil anything but this book absolutely surprised me by the direction it took in the romance section. Well, I should say pleasantly surprised.
The ending was a bit cheesy, it's all well that ends well, but then that's what we usually read YA contemporary for I guess.
But yeah, I'd highly recommend this book!!
This is such a desi-core romance and I'm here for it! I don't even know how to review it, except it's not your typical love triangle romance. At front and centre, we have Zahra who is such a beautiful character and I instantly fell in love with her. Through her, the author captures the family dynamics and conflicts of Asian families so well, especially in immigrant families. The push and pull and the choice between family and following your heart were woven throughout the narrative.
Coming to the romance, we have two wonderful candidates - Harun the rich Bangladeshi boy and Nayim the romantic orphan peasant. I shall not spoil anything but this book absolutely surprised me by the direction it took in the romance section. Well, I should say pleasantly surprised.
The ending was a bit cheesy, it's all well that ends well, but then that's what we usually read YA contemporary for I guess.
But yeah, I'd highly recommend this book!!