A review by dramagirl2003
The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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? Yes

4.5

i really enjoyed this! the love triangle was very well written, there was no clear winner to root for until right near the end. i think it was my first time reading a book with a desi background (i buy my books secondhand and scotland does not have much diversity in reading), so i am delighted that simonteen offered this as a free read! i do know a few desi families, and this book reminded me of them

thoughts while reading

18%: yes i was just thinking that. you are definitely behaving pretty ditzy
19%: you’re absolutely right, on the cover page i can see that harun totally looks like he’s from CW

"I can't do this," I grouse to the Zahra in the mirror, releasing the breath I didn't know I was holding.
NO NOT THE BREATH LINE

It would be sweet if I didn't suspect he has a potentially fatal case of gingivitis.
GIRL 💀

43%: nayim is so in love with zahra
44%: NOOO the auntie network is so onto them!!
47%: urmm…no

It is a truth universally acknowledged among Bangladeshis that a guest on one's doorstep must be in want of at least two helpings of curry.
sounds about right by indian standards

49%: 😂 why does every kid like cocomelon
58%: resna is so cool for that, i love when little kids are protective
59%: NO too far zahra!!
63%: bro wrote a song for her 🥹
65%: dammit

"For someone so smart, you can be awfully dense sometimes, Khan."
not the cliche dude confession

88%: imagine if nayim
is actually nasrin shah’s kid. he won’t be, but that would be a twist
89%: 😱😱😱
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