4.08 AVERAGE

emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-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: Yes

The first half of this book is really fun, and then the second half absolutely knocked my socks off. Deeper, more emotional, and absolutely stunning. 

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adventurous hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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: Complicated
adventurous emotional hopeful reflective slow-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: Complicated

I love diving into Sonali Dev's books and immersing myself into the Indian culture. From the food and languages to the clothing and traditions, it is a privilege to get a peek into life in the Indian community as she writes about both here in American and in India. 

This book is a massive healing journey and it's not without pain and heartbreak. I love the way Mira grows throughout this book and the way Rumi cheers her on along the way (well, in his own way). From Druv and the aunties, to Reva and Krish, Mira's experiences widen her world and help her tap into who SHE is and what SHE needs and wants. It's a beautiful story but it isn't all pretty. Sensitive readers may wish to check trigger warnings for content. 

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective 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: Complicated
adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

Slower first portion but then it turned into a mystery to be solved. I loved Mira’s growth in the book. 
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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 hopeful 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