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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to Lake Union and Netgalley for this advanced copy!
Mira thinks her life is just fine, her engagement is going great, and her fiance is wonderful, so naturally a solo trip to NYC upends everything. She finds a ring and off she goes on an adventure to find the ring's owner. Naturally there is a good looking journalist along for the ride as well. And while this has all the makings of a good rom com, this book has a lot of drama, as the ring leads Mira on an international quest for understanding. I love Dev's writing. She mixes fun and drama together so easily, having characters grow without beating you over the head with lessons learned. Mira has to come to terms with some trauma and she comes to terms with her life, including facing her strict childhood and her distance from her twin. I wish there had been a bit more fun times for Mira in this, but you know the fun times are just beginning by the end.
Mira thinks her life is just fine, her engagement is going great, and her fiance is wonderful, so naturally a solo trip to NYC upends everything. She finds a ring and off she goes on an adventure to find the ring's owner. Naturally there is a good looking journalist along for the ride as well. And while this has all the makings of a good rom com, this book has a lot of drama, as the ring leads Mira on an international quest for understanding. I love Dev's writing. She mixes fun and drama together so easily, having characters grow without beating you over the head with lessons learned. Mira has to come to terms with some trauma and she comes to terms with her life, including facing her strict childhood and her distance from her twin. I wish there had been a bit more fun times for Mira in this, but you know the fun times are just beginning by the end.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
No
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I loved the glimpses into traditional Indian families that are trying to navigate fitting into a modern world while keeping their traditional values alive. The LGBTQ elements were also well done. I did highlight a lot of insightful and/or tender quotes. However, I wasn’t as enamored with Mira as some of the other characters were. I didn’t really feel the instant connection between Mira and Krish. Some of the plot elements felt a bit disjointed.
Some sweet moment but dragged too much in others. Ended the way I thought it would.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Two love stories in one. A mystery ring from separated lovers in the past brings two people together today. Family expectations can be hard.