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milkcarton's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
Picked it up, and read it cover to cover.
Well-written characters with flaws that weren't an obnoxious trait to justify being an asshole. Filled with cute moments that make you kick your feet and squeal. To moments of pure rage, anger, and deep emphathy that made me cry endlessly for their pain.
I don't know what other people rate it, but for me it had a little bit of everything.
<3<3<3<3 much love for the characters, book, and author
Well-written characters with flaws that weren't an obnoxious trait to justify being an asshole. Filled with cute moments that make you kick your feet and squeal. To moments of pure rage, anger, and deep emphathy that made me cry endlessly for their pain.
I don't know what other people rate it, but for me it had a little bit of everything.
<3<3<3<3 much love for the characters, book, and author
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, Gaslighting, Grief, Death, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and Misogyny
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This is my first novel by the author and it was cute if you like a slow burn intermingled with enemies to lovers. For me, I didn't learn more about Indian culture (there are better books that can teach you about the background and customs of South East Asians) but I did appreciate the interweaving of serious issues mixed with the romance (assault, women constantly not being believed when speaking the truth, the double standard between women and men + their sexual promiscuity)
As far as the characterization goes, it wasn't fully consistent for me. Our two MC's initially were planned to be presented a certain way based on our first chapters of introducing them but then they felt different as the story progresses. I will still read more from this author because I'm hoping the side characters are given their own books (I liked Liya's friends a tad bit more lol)
As far as the characterization goes, it wasn't fully consistent for me. Our two MC's initially were planned to be presented a certain way based on our first chapters of introducing them but then they felt different as the story progresses. I will still read more from this author because I'm hoping the side characters are given their own books (I liked Liya's friends a tad bit more lol)
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual assault
sreya_booksandbeans's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
kwashington's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
4.0
I loved this one. The author did an amazing job at creating this beautiful back story and the tie in with Indian/Hindu culture was beautiful. Happy to read this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
jgsnr's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Hated this book so much. It was painful getting through it. He isn't lovable at all. He is a self-absorbed, unforgiving and insecure man. argh
She is insufferable and immature and doesn't know how to deal with her issues (not talking about the SA part).
Felt the SA part of the book was also poorly constructed unfortunately and it made me uncomfortable.
She is insufferable and immature and doesn't know how to deal with her issues (not talking about the SA part).
Felt the SA part of the book was also poorly constructed unfortunately and it made me uncomfortable.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
neens_m's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Sexual assault
lucyisabella's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.75
I loved the story and the ending really brought it together for me. I loved how it was non traditional like they didn’t get engaged but they were together in a way that worked for them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
theotherboleyn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Misogyny, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Medical content, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Racism
jtpgdavey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault