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riyareadss's review
5.0
“Somehow he grounded her, yet made her feel like she was floating at the same time.”
This is not my first Mona book but trust me when I say it definitely won't be my last. Her writing is so unique it truly amazes me how she is able to create such resilient, captivatingly strong characters that are so realistic it makes you love them even more. I also cannot get enough of how much she shares bits of her culture and tells them so beautifully, with so much meaning, it makes me absolutely love learning about the traditions the characters hold so near and dear to their hearts.
Riya and Dhillon were so adorably frustrating it had me hooked from the beginning and I completely finished this book within hours. Now this might just be me being biased because me and Riya have the same name but she was such a strong and independent character that made you connect to her so easily and Dhillon was no different. They are both such complex characters that make this story so much more than just a romance and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new book to binge so be on the look out when it is finally released!
This is not my first Mona book but trust me when I say it definitely won't be my last. Her writing is so unique it truly amazes me how she is able to create such resilient, captivatingly strong characters that are so realistic it makes you love them even more. I also cannot get enough of how much she shares bits of her culture and tells them so beautifully, with so much meaning, it makes me absolutely love learning about the traditions the characters hold so near and dear to their hearts.
Riya and Dhillon were so adorably frustrating it had me hooked from the beginning and I completely finished this book within hours. Now this might just be me being biased because me and Riya have the same name but she was such a strong and independent character that made you connect to her so easily and Dhillon was no different. They are both such complex characters that make this story so much more than just a romance and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new book to binge so be on the look out when it is finally released!
ashliebysmashliereads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
asha_reads's review
5.0
The Second First Chance is the first book I’ve read from Mona Shroff. This romance explores family dynamics, resilience, moving on, and being true to yourself. The largest theme of this book has to deal with grief and moving on from a traumatic event. Riya and Dhillon’s families, being next door neighbors, experience loss the day their respective townhomes catch on fire. Riya loses her older brother, Samir, while Dhillon loses his father. This was one really heavy, emotional, and heartfelt read. Other heavy subjects the author addresses in this story are pet death, fire injury, car accident, sexual harassment, and medical content. The author does an incredible job showcasing how deeply complex each of the main characters are and how their pasts and feelings are slowly revealed. I also really loved the way the author showed sibling bonds among the families and how important that is along with tying into the Hindu tradition of Rasksha Bandhan celebrating the special sibling bonds between brother and sister. I highly recommend The Second First Chance to anyone who loved Things You Save In A Fire and The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo. If you do read this, please read with care.
Thank you to the publisher for the free advanced copy.
Thank you to the publisher for the free advanced copy.
tchtramcd's review
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
gmd316's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Was way darker than I thought it was going to be with some cringe elements but the heart of the story is there
goddessreads's review
emotional
medium-paced
3.75
Hard for me to get through initially but it was really cute.
This whole relationship is miscommunication though lol or things left unsaid. But it's alright. Im not mad at it.
This whole relationship is miscommunication though lol or things left unsaid. But it's alright. Im not mad at it.
myyam'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
2.0