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A review by katiemack
Sunny G's Series of Rash Decisions by Navdeep Singh Dhillon
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I wanted to love this, and there are parts I genuinely adored. The representation is wonderful (Sink Punjabi, Hmong, British Nigerian, etc.), and as a fan of Bollywood films I internally squealed at the references to the 90s/2000s South Asian flicks. The bits about grief and dealing with a family member with alcoholism are also poignant and emotional. What I couldn't get into was the pacing. Sunny's inner dialogue feels frenetic and confusing, making it tough to follow at times. The romance also feels a little lackluster, though Mindii is a fun character.
Ultimately, the story doesn't quite balance of heavy topics and light pop culture references, but it's still a great read for the representation alone.
I wanted to love this, and there are parts I genuinely adored. The representation is wonderful (Sink Punjabi, Hmong, British Nigerian, etc.), and as a fan of Bollywood films I internally squealed at the references to the 90s/2000s South Asian flicks. The bits about grief and dealing with a family member with alcoholism are also poignant and emotional. What I couldn't get into was the pacing. Sunny's inner dialogue feels frenetic and confusing, making it tough to follow at times. The romance also feels a little lackluster, though Mindii is a fun character.
Ultimately, the story doesn't quite balance of heavy topics and light pop culture references, but it's still a great read for the representation alone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death