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hila_tz's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
hgmcghee19's review against another edition
3.0
It was pretty good and would consider reading the rest of the books associated with this one.
dilchh's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly I wasn’t expecting much, and yet by the time I finished reading this book, I am blown away by how sweet the book was. I couldn’t like Dimple even if I tried, and yet I applaud her drive in learning and pursuing her passion. It was not lost on me that I had wished I could be like Dimple when I was younger; know what I want for my future, fought tooth and nail with my parents in pursuit of my passion, and actually felt heartbroken when everything didn’t go the way I wanted. I’ve spent my entire high school and throughout university years feeling blasé about it all. I had no clear purpose or plan in life, not even passion so to see a character such as Dimple portrayed so vivacious and honest and selfish at times was refreshing.
I thought I would have hated Dimple, seeing that even halfway throughout the book and I still couldn’t see myself liking her, but I didn’t hate her. It was refreshingly honest to see a character like Dimple, though she is passionate and strive to break down misogyny and the traditional expectation of being a woman, we can also see how her brassiness does not always mean she’s right. She got into problems and heated discussion because of her brassiness, and I thank the author for that. Dimple has the no nonsense attitude but it doesn’t mean she can be free of fault from her choices, and to see some of her choices backfired to her face is a nice touch.
Onto the story, this was your plain and simple teenage love story. But it is also more than that. This is about making a statement for your life. What you want in your life. How to take control of your life. And how no matter what you choose, controlled and predictable life or the unpredictable and adventurous life, it is still yours if that is how you want it. This is about fighting for your life, present and future. From the eyes of Dimple, we see the fiery spirit of fighting against people’s expectations of her. From Rishi’s eyes, we see the spirit of respecting and honouring one’s parents whilst also able to maintain what you personally want when it is not the same as your parents’ wish.
Now speaking of Rishi, hot damn, how do you write a person like that? Seriously, how? I thought Park (from Eleanor and Park) was the only boy I could ever fall for, and yet, here comes Rishi with his sweet and sure attitude on life. I was smiling a small smile the whole time I read this book.
This was such a sweet and well written YA romcom. Some people might not quite enjoy the ending, I clearly didn’t when I finished reading the book. But after quite some time, I realised that the ending wasn’t bad, and it was actually well written and cute that I didn’t quite hate it at the end.
I thought I would have hated Dimple, seeing that even halfway throughout the book and I still couldn’t see myself liking her, but I didn’t hate her. It was refreshingly honest to see a character like Dimple, though she is passionate and strive to break down misogyny and the traditional expectation of being a woman, we can also see how her brassiness does not always mean she’s right. She got into problems and heated discussion because of her brassiness, and I thank the author for that. Dimple has the no nonsense attitude but it doesn’t mean she can be free of fault from her choices, and to see some of her choices backfired to her face is a nice touch.
Onto the story, this was your plain and simple teenage love story. But it is also more than that. This is about making a statement for your life. What you want in your life. How to take control of your life. And how no matter what you choose, controlled and predictable life or the unpredictable and adventurous life, it is still yours if that is how you want it. This is about fighting for your life, present and future. From the eyes of Dimple, we see the fiery spirit of fighting against people’s expectations of her. From Rishi’s eyes, we see the spirit of respecting and honouring one’s parents whilst also able to maintain what you personally want when it is not the same as your parents’ wish.
Now speaking of Rishi, hot damn, how do you write a person like that? Seriously, how? I thought Park (from Eleanor and Park) was the only boy I could ever fall for, and yet, here comes Rishi with his sweet and sure attitude on life. I was smiling a small smile the whole time I read this book.
This was such a sweet and well written YA romcom. Some people might not quite enjoy the ending, I clearly didn’t when I finished reading the book. But after quite some time, I realised that the ending wasn’t bad, and it was actually well written and cute that I didn’t quite hate it at the end.
tishywishy's review against another edition
5.0
Dimple is frustrated with her family’s pressure to get married so young. She’s only eighteen! When the chance to go Insomnia Con, a web development conference lasting 6 weeks pops up, she sees it as an opportunity to get away from her parents and cultural expectations. Rishi has watched his parents’ arranged marriage flourish and has high hopes that one day he too can find a love like theirs. They arrange for him to met Dimple at Insomnia Con to see if the fates would align. This book was a burst of fresh fun, romance, and comedy.
The audiobook was fun and enthusiastic. There was a different narrator for Dimple and Rishi.
The audiobook was fun and enthusiastic. There was a different narrator for Dimple and Rishi.
itsmechelly's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
fatimareadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Many thanks to Simon & Schuster for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This. This was the perfect cute summer romance read. Filled with dynamic characters and a very engaging plot, this book was an absolute delight to devour! I've been looking forward to this book for ages, and it did not disappoint at all!! I don't know how many times I'll be saying this in my review, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!
The story is told through the alternating POVs of Dimple and Rishi. The alternating POVs allowed us to view scenes from Rishi's cheerful, optimistic perspective and from Dimple's cautious, realistic perspective. It's also written in 3rd perspective - which actually didn't detract much from the story being told!
Rishi and Dimple's interactions were always something to behold. I reallyy loved them. Their first meeting was hilarious, and the consequent ones were equally as entertaining to read. They were such dimensional characters, and their romance was so cute! I think Dimple is an amazing heroine - she's smart, cautious and levelheaded. She is definitely her own person. Rishi is so swoon-worthy, too! He's adorkable and goofy and just perfect! The yang to Dimple's yin. (Or was it the other way around? Don't attack me.)
Rishi and Dimple's dynamic is made even better when you throw the "arranged marriage" aspect into the mix. Typically, books pertaining to arranged marriage are always negative and depressing as hell, with the parents being depicted as evil dictators. However, in this book, that was not the case at all. Rishi and Dimple's parents were (relatively) chill about it. They weren't all "Get married or die!!"; they were more like "Here, we arranged a quite opportune marriage for you. You don't have to do it, but it'd be cool if you did." They obviously wanted what's best for their children and didn't try to force anything they didn't want on them.
In addition to all of the above, the cultural aspect of the book was soo perfect! The way it was presented made me curious to know so much more! The clothes, the food, the homage to Bollywood movies... everything! Both Indian and non-Indian readers alike are sure to appreciate this.
I do admit, there were times when the story felt a little too predictable, especially towards the end when I felt like I was reading a mix of contemporary romance novels. But that definitely isn't enough to keep me from reading.
Overall, this book had all the feels! This was a light, fun, engaging read with constant humor and swoon-worthy romance. The characters were realistic and dimensional, and the diversity was on point. The writing flowed really well with the story, and the alternating POVs offered fresh insight into the characters' minds. I really recommend this book if you need a quick, unique read to devour and feast on!
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This. This was the perfect cute summer romance read. Filled with dynamic characters and a very engaging plot, this book was an absolute delight to devour! I've been looking forward to this book for ages, and it did not disappoint at all!! I don't know how many times I'll be saying this in my review, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!
The story is told through the alternating POVs of Dimple and Rishi. The alternating POVs allowed us to view scenes from Rishi's cheerful, optimistic perspective and from Dimple's cautious, realistic perspective. It's also written in 3rd perspective - which actually didn't detract much from the story being told!
Rishi and Dimple's interactions were always something to behold. I reallyy loved them. Their first meeting was hilarious, and the consequent ones were equally as entertaining to read. They were such dimensional characters, and their romance was so cute! I think Dimple is an amazing heroine - she's smart, cautious and levelheaded. She is definitely her own person. Rishi is so swoon-worthy, too! He's adorkable and goofy and just perfect! The yang to Dimple's yin. (Or was it the other way around? Don't attack me.)
Rishi and Dimple's dynamic is made even better when you throw the "arranged marriage" aspect into the mix. Typically, books pertaining to arranged marriage are always negative and depressing as hell, with the parents being depicted as evil dictators. However, in this book, that was not the case at all. Rishi and Dimple's parents were (relatively) chill about it. They weren't all "Get married or die!!"; they were more like "Here, we arranged a quite opportune marriage for you. You don't have to do it, but it'd be cool if you did." They obviously wanted what's best for their children and didn't try to force anything they didn't want on them.
In addition to all of the above, the cultural aspect of the book was soo perfect! The way it was presented made me curious to know so much more! The clothes, the food, the homage to Bollywood movies... everything! Both Indian and non-Indian readers alike are sure to appreciate this.
I do admit, there were times when the story felt a little too predictable, especially towards the end when I felt like I was reading a mix of contemporary romance novels. But that definitely isn't enough to keep me from reading.
Overall, this book had all the feels! This was a light, fun, engaging read with constant humor and swoon-worthy romance. The characters were realistic and dimensional, and the diversity was on point. The writing flowed really well with the story, and the alternating POVs offered fresh insight into the characters' minds. I really recommend this book if you need a quick, unique read to devour and feast on!
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votesforwomen's review against another edition
3.0
I'm fairly disappointed.
The pacing of this book was really well-done, as was the tension. I loved Rishi a ton, and while I wasn't as crazy about Dimple, I still really liked their relationship. I wish this book had done more with the coding side of things, but that's okay.
The thing that really bothered me, though, was something that happened probably two-thirds of the way through the book.
Rishi is super-traditional and really wants to agree with his parents in everything; Dimple is an independent assertive woman who would rather pursue a career than marriage. In the end that is a major part of their (actually quite masterful) character arcs: Dimple must learn to put others before her career plans, and Rishi has to learn that just agreeing with his parents in EVERYTHING isn't always the healthiest (namely, he's agreed to go to engineering school, even though it will make him absolutely miserable). I don't have a problem with that.
However, I do have a problem with these kids having a conversation about their parents' expectations for them, their personal issues that they really need to overcome, and the fact that they don't always want to do what their parents want...and then turning around and having sex together.
It's not written out graphically. It's not really a big deal to them, either, despite the fact that it's their first time. But it seriously turned me off.
Call me a prude if you want. Call me a sissy. But I DO NOT THINK THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH WAITING.
They talk about waiting. But they don't do it.
And that frustrated me more than I can say.
I enjoyed other aspects of this book for sure. It was fairly minimal in the language department, and while it centers around romance, it's honestly fairly clean. (Quite a bit of making out, and some of it is FAIRLY detailed...but it's never nasty which is nice.) The characters were great, and I appreciated their arcs.
However, the lack of focus on what is supposed to be the whole POINT of the book (aka the app) and the fact that the two of them were willing to do something VERY outside their characters and sleep together takes away two stars from this book.
A pity, really. It could've been so good.
The pacing of this book was really well-done, as was the tension. I loved Rishi a ton, and while I wasn't as crazy about Dimple, I still really liked their relationship. I wish this book had done more with the coding side of things, but that's okay.
The thing that really bothered me, though, was something that happened probably two-thirds of the way through the book.
Rishi is super-traditional and really wants to agree with his parents in everything; Dimple is an independent assertive woman who would rather pursue a career than marriage. In the end that is a major part of their (actually quite masterful) character arcs: Dimple must learn to put others before her career plans, and Rishi has to learn that just agreeing with his parents in EVERYTHING isn't always the healthiest (namely, he's agreed to go to engineering school, even though it will make him absolutely miserable). I don't have a problem with that.
However, I do have a problem with these kids having a conversation about their parents' expectations for them, their personal issues that they really need to overcome, and the fact that they don't always want to do what their parents want...and then turning around and having sex together.
It's not written out graphically. It's not really a big deal to them, either, despite the fact that it's their first time. But it seriously turned me off.
Call me a prude if you want. Call me a sissy. But I DO NOT THINK THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH WAITING.
They talk about waiting. But they don't do it.
And that frustrated me more than I can say.
I enjoyed other aspects of this book for sure. It was fairly minimal in the language department, and while it centers around romance, it's honestly fairly clean. (Quite a bit of making out, and some of it is FAIRLY detailed...but it's never nasty which is nice.) The characters were great, and I appreciated their arcs.
However, the lack of focus on what is supposed to be the whole POINT of the book (aka the app) and the fact that the two of them were willing to do something VERY outside their characters and sleep together takes away two stars from this book.
A pity, really. It could've been so good.