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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
reflective
sad
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
emotional
sad
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
the only reason i’m rating it lower than 5 is because I hate the men and women can’t be friends without falling in love trope.
but it was cute. really got good after the 1/2-way mark
but it was cute. really got good after the 1/2-way mark
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25/5 - absolutely beautiful story!! I was so surprised by the twists and turns, and I love when a book is not what I expected.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read this book in a day. It's a well-crafted story with interesting characters--though, ironically, Mira is the character I found least interesting. Basically all trigger warnings apply to this book as there is a lot of trauma on all sides.
I don't think it spoils much to say that this is a story about homophobia in Indian and Indian-American communities then and now. It's surprising and a little disappointing that the book isn't openly advertised as such, given it's strong messaging about tolerance.The sapphic love story involving Reva and Vasu--and how it shaped Krish's life--was the heart of this book. Saket and Rumi were also great characters! Mira's journey, on the other hand, felt like it was there to frame the book around a straight couple. When her fiance abruptly turns into an angry homophobe at around 80% of the book, it made her "big decision" significantly easier!
I don't think it spoils much to say that this is a story about homophobia in Indian and Indian-American communities then and now. It's surprising and a little disappointing that the book isn't openly advertised as such, given it's strong messaging about tolerance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Abortion, Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Sexual assault, Death of parent
Minor: Racism, Suicide attempt