Reviews

Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev

bookperusing's review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective sad 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

4.0

venomquartz's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

tishywishy's review

5.0

If you love romance, do not sleep on this book. What a story!

I loved all the characters and the plot was incredibly gripping. The interactions between Ashna and her mom were so intense and realistic and I adored Rico. I loved that the story wasn't just about Ashna and Rico but really delved into the mom's past. Can't wait to read more from this author.

yarn_chicken's review

2.0

I did not enjoy this one. The characters seemed shallowly drawn and were melodramatic without feeling authentic. I did not find myself rooting for any of them.

carolinb87's review

emotional lighthearted sad medium-paced

3.0

flowr4246's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

ilovenuggets's review

lighthearted slow-paced

4.0

katialena's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

blahlicia's review against another edition

dark 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? It's complicated

4.0

This was a big improvement on the first in this series, which I did enjoy. It was a little hornier and the relationship between Rico and Ashna was better developed. It also  dealt with some pretty serious topics in a way that felt respectful but also not too heavy. Still, some people may want a content warning.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Rape

deetour8's review

5.0

I love all of Dev's books, but I think this one may be my favorite because it touches on anxiety in such a honest and realistic way.