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smoothlikebutter's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Bullying
Moderate: Toxic relationship
marissasa's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This YA romance was sweet and I liked the way culture and diversity were represented, but ultimately it was too insta-love for me and I think I am just too old to enjoy this type of teenage puppy love romance anymore. The writing was good and the characters were well fleshed out, but I just found them too immature and sometimes frustrating or cringey to read about lol. I'm not the target audience anymore but I am sure there are younger readers who will love this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Bullying
sapphicreaderlucy's review
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Super cute rom com, academic weapon duo is so hot, very opposites attract
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
atamano's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Classism, Bullying, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence, Vomit, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Blood
mnatale100's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Chronic illness, Sexual content, Alcohol, Classism, Domestic abuse, and Blood
ekmurray's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I really enjoyed this novel about a young couple trying not to fall in love. Dimple is driven and single minded, and Rishi is a hopeless romantic, so that’s a bit of a gender flip. The story was very sweet and enjoyable to read.
I liked the (sometimes conflicting) themes of being true to oneself, and honouring one’s parents and culture, and I thought this book did a good job of examining the tension between these two ideals. I was particularly touched by the scene where Rishi denies his true self among kindred spirits in order to be who his parents want him to be; the soul-crushing sadness of that moment was very gently but effectively portrayed. I also loved how Dimple’s adventure caused her to grow closer to her parents, and appreciate them more.
I was encouraged to read this book by a great episode of the Hazel, Harry, Katniss and Starr Young Adult Fiction podcast.
I liked the (sometimes conflicting) themes of being true to oneself, and honouring one’s parents and culture, and I thought this book did a good job of examining the tension between these two ideals. I was particularly touched by the scene where Rishi denies his true self among kindred spirits in order to be who his parents want him to be; the soul-crushing sadness of that moment was very gently but effectively portrayed. I also loved how Dimple’s adventure caused her to grow closer to her parents, and appreciate them more.
I was encouraged to read this book by a great episode of the Hazel, Harry, Katniss and Starr Young Adult Fiction podcast.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Bullying, Classism, and Sexual content
gem114's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Super cute ya rom-com. Girls in STEM, following your passions, 2nd generation American Indians, Hindu representation, destiny/fate
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying and Misogyny
fionac326's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content and Bullying
brookey8888's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
Is this still a five star read? Probably not it’s probably like a four, but I’m not going to change my rating.
I really enjoyed my reread of this! I just really love the plot and the romance is cute. I always love learning about different cultures so it was interesting to see that in this book. I really enjoyed the friendship and family elements and how they grew and got stronger. I also really enjoyed the women in stem and a POC women at that. This is just a cute and funny read with some social commentary which I appreciated.
I really enjoyed my reread of this! I just really love the plot and the romance is cute. I always love learning about different cultures so it was interesting to see that in this book. I really enjoyed the friendship and family elements and how they grew and got stronger. I also really enjoyed the women in stem and a POC women at that. This is just a cute and funny read with some social commentary which I appreciated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Classism