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anonymous_traveller's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Lesbophobia, Racism, Xenophobia, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, and Islamophobia
emily_mh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
This was SO GOOD. I loved how Hani and Ishu had conflict outside of their relationship with one another and therefore developed as characters on their own. It felt really healthy and gave the story so much depth. I was also obsessed over Ishu and Nik's sibling relationship. It made my heart warm and showed off the kind of loyalty I have for my own younger sister. I did dock a half star, just because I wanted the romance to feature a little more; the romance itself was so sweet and cute so there were no issues there at all. Such a thoroughly enjoyable read and I can't wait to get to more of Jaigirdar's works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cursing, Islamophobia, Biphobia, and Racism
Minor: Xenophobia, Alcohol, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Outing, Sexism, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, Colonisation, and Homophobia
Toxic parents, generational trauma, faminelainiereads's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
AHHH what a good book! This is such a cute story with very lovable characters( and some extremely hateable ones). Both Hani and Ishu were adorable, and many of the side characters were also great- Ishu's sister Nik was specifically great and probably my favorite character in the whole book. Some of the other characters though, they were AWFUL. I was genuinely enraged by the behavior of Hani's "friends" throughout the whole book, and I honestly found myself annoyed with Hani for not confronting them sooner (I understand her reasoning for that though, I am just an easily angered person). Jaigirdar did a wonderful job with making you feel certain ways towards each of the characters she created. I had a strong opinion on the majority of people that Hani or Ishu interacted with.
The character development throughout the story was AMAZING. It was great seeing Hani and Ishu realize what issues they were personally struggling with, and then find ways to overcome these issues. Also, the development of their relationships with others, specifically Ishu and her sister Nik, was great. Their relationship at the end of the book was just perfect and I really loved seeing them become close.
This was such a quick and cute book, and the adorableness of Hani and Ishu's relationship is enough to make this a comfort read. Definitely recommend!!
The character development throughout the story was AMAZING. It was great seeing Hani and Ishu realize what issues they were personally struggling with, and then find ways to overcome these issues. Also, the development of their relationships with others, specifically Ishu and her sister Nik, was great. Their relationship at the end of the book was just perfect and I really loved seeing them become close.
This was such a quick and cute book, and the adorableness of Hani and Ishu's relationship is enough to make this a comfort read. Definitely recommend!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Lesbophobia, Racism, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abandonment and Cursing
Minor: Colonisation and Emotional abuse
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