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A review by biblio_jordyn
A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Inequality is everywhere […] even in Seattle. Some countries are simply better at hiding it.”
What could have been better?
I feel like parts of the romance were lacking. I just needed more build up, more cute moments, more of seeing the relationship blossom. I felt like I blinked and missed something?
What I enjoyed?
Everything else! I loved getting immersed in the Indian Sikh culture, my boyfriend’s Indian side of the family is Sikh so it was super cool to get a glance and ask him ALL the questions.
I loved the social commentary, the discussion of family and the pressures we can feel from expectations that they put on us, the old traditions put on us.
I loved how this book featured a woman who was still finding her way and starting over.
I loved the MCs intermediate family 😍
I loved the discussion of colorism and “darkness,” the pressure to not be too dark from your own family to the point it somehow embeds in yourself is something I felt deeply.
Also! Okay, when you read this, have some food nearby because it makes you so hungry 🤤
While, I felt the romance elements were lacking, I still think this was definitely worth the read because of everything else it brought to the table.
What could have been better?
I feel like parts of the romance were lacking. I just needed more build up, more cute moments, more of seeing the relationship blossom. I felt like I blinked and missed something?
What I enjoyed?
Everything else! I loved getting immersed in the Indian Sikh culture, my boyfriend’s Indian side of the family is Sikh so it was super cool to get a glance and ask him ALL the questions.
I loved the social commentary, the discussion of family and the pressures we can feel from expectations that they put on us, the old traditions put on us.
I loved how this book featured a woman who was still finding her way and starting over.
I loved the MCs intermediate family 😍
I loved the discussion of colorism and “darkness,” the pressure to not be too dark from your own family to the point it somehow embeds in yourself is something I felt deeply.
Also! Okay, when you read this, have some food nearby because it makes you so hungry 🤤
While, I felt the romance elements were lacking, I still think this was definitely worth the read because of everything else it brought to the table.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism