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madisonmila's review against another edition
4.25
This was a very cute book. I loved all of the imagery and descriptions. I really felt like I was immersed in Dubai and the Diwali festivities. It was definitely a very YA book; the character development and some dialogue felt a little simple. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC audiobook.
novapat's review
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? No
0.5
Nice book about first love esp from south Asian experience with no drama and no fuss
jale_sellards's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.5
bluryeyed2's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
esmewasreading's review
2.5
I'm sad that I didn't love this as much as I wanted to.
The setting is amazing, I wanted to visit Dubai the entire time I was listening! The author did a fantastic job, there was just enough details about the setting that you could perfectly picture Dubai without it feeling info dump-y/too much.
but the characters is where the story lost me. The fight between Yash and Nikki was so immature, for some reason the whole fight was Nikki's fault when in reality they both messed up and both wouldn't own up to the fact they were BOTH in the wrong. Their friendship was toxic as hell. HOW WAS EVERYTHING NIKKIS FAULT?!?!?!? Yash was painted as this perfect kid who did no wrong and it was infuriating since half of the time he started the issues.
It was also very obvious from page one that Yash was the one writing the webtoon she was obsessed with.
I just wished it was written differently. In no way is this a bad book and I know it will have its audience, I just don't think I was the main demographic! I feel like younger YA would really enjoy this, probably around 14-16 Y/O's!
Thank you Netgalley, Sajni Patel and RB Media for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!
The setting is amazing, I wanted to visit Dubai the entire time I was listening! The author did a fantastic job, there was just enough details about the setting that you could perfectly picture Dubai without it feeling info dump-y/too much.
but the characters is where the story lost me. The fight between Yash and Nikki was so immature, for some reason the whole fight was Nikki's fault when in reality they both messed up and both wouldn't own up to the fact they were BOTH in the wrong. Their friendship was toxic as hell. HOW WAS EVERYTHING NIKKIS FAULT?!?!?!? Yash was painted as this perfect kid who did no wrong and it was infuriating since half of the time he started the issues.
I just wished it was written differently. In no way is this a bad book and I know it will have its audience, I just don't think I was the main demographic! I feel like younger YA would really enjoy this, probably around 14-16 Y/O's!
Thank you Netgalley, Sajni Patel and RB Media for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review!
heidipolkissa82's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
amberinpieces's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Vomit, Mental illness, Cursing, and Injury/Injury detail
andrea_author's review against another edition
5.0
Aspiring photographer Nikki joins her family on a lavish Dubai trip for Diwali—along with childhood neighbor Yash and his parents. Despite their fraught history, Nikki's matchmaking family pushes her to reconnect with Yash. The former best friends must decide whether they can move past their differences to embrace the spirit of forgiveness during the holiday celebrations.
This is a joyous, fast-paced novel filled with fun and emotion. The author's strong voice immediately immerses the reader in the story and Nikki's complex feelings about her relationship with Yash. The descriptions of Dubai and the holiday made me feel like I was there. The audiobook narration was entertaining.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This is a joyous, fast-paced novel filled with fun and emotion. The author's strong voice immediately immerses the reader in the story and Nikki's complex feelings about her relationship with Yash. The descriptions of Dubai and the holiday made me feel like I was there. The audiobook narration was entertaining.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
kelseyrictor's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amobrien's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.75
Sleepless in Dubai is a super fun and cute YA rom-com with a cast of loveable characters. I enjoyed this story, but it was definitely predictable.
Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
Thank you Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.