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A review by what_karla_reads
Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
5/5 stars
1.5/5 spice
This one literally had me giggling and feeling all mushy like a good romcom should. Definitely a nod to those 90s romcom movies but with so much more diversity.
Tropes:
Matchmaking
Fake engagement
Engineer MMC
Teacher & aspiring playwright FMC
Forced proximity
One Bed
Opposites attract
Grumpy/sunshine
Slow burn and tension
Indian culture
Dual POV
I loved the chemistry between Karthik and Meghna right from the beginning. You could see how different they were but also how completely enthralled they were with each other. She was definitely the sunshine character who was naturally social and charming, while he was grumpy and stand-offish. The diversity in romcom like this makes the book so much better and refreshing. It's easy to get lost in the same old stories, but to have a diverse cast of characters integrating a rich culture just brings these romances to life.
Overall, the story was sweet and cozy with very little drama despite the 3rd act break up. The spice was also on the sweet end with an emphasis on the emotional aspect and progressed naturally. Highly recommend for fans of cozy love stories and diverse characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin House Publishing Group for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Emotional abuse from parent, family pressures, sexual content
1.5/5 spice
This one literally had me giggling and feeling all mushy like a good romcom should. Definitely a nod to those 90s romcom movies but with so much more diversity.
Tropes:
Matchmaking
Fake engagement
Engineer MMC
Teacher & aspiring playwright FMC
Forced proximity
One Bed
Opposites attract
Grumpy/sunshine
Slow burn and tension
Indian culture
Dual POV
I loved the chemistry between Karthik and Meghna right from the beginning. You could see how different they were but also how completely enthralled they were with each other. She was definitely the sunshine character who was naturally social and charming, while he was grumpy and stand-offish. The diversity in romcom like this makes the book so much better and refreshing. It's easy to get lost in the same old stories, but to have a diverse cast of characters integrating a rich culture just brings these romances to life.
Overall, the story was sweet and cozy with very little drama despite the 3rd act break up. The spice was also on the sweet end with an emphasis on the emotional aspect and progressed naturally. Highly recommend for fans of cozy love stories and diverse characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin House Publishing Group for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Emotional abuse from parent, family pressures, sexual content
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse