Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim

5 reviews

betweentheshelves's review

emotional 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

4.0

This book has all of the elements necessary for a great romance; fantastic characters, interesting premise, good setting. And a large dash of Bangladeshi culture! Zahra is trying hard to have everything, working to save money to go to college, helping to support her family. Just when two boys enter her life and love throws a wrench into all her plans.

On the one hand she has her momo's choice for her: Harun. A kind of aloof, devishly handsome boy from a good family. On the other hand, there's Nayim, the new boy at Chai Ho, inspiring her to follow her dreams. As you'd expect, rom-com elements follow, and it's just an overall joy to read. 

Outside of Zahra, the side characters are just as fleshed out and have their own things to contribute to the plot. Definitely a great romance to add to your summer TBR!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Sexism, and Death of parent

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, and Grief

Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Colonisation

lettuce_read's review

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Death of parent, and Sexism

Minor: Homophobia and Racism

imstephtacular's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Moderate: Death of parent, Sexism, and Grief

Minor: Xenophobia, Colonisation, Racism, and Homophobia

nitya's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

Delightful and sweet story with a Bangladeshi Muslim protagonist! I am a "different" Desi but really enjoyed this natok in book form. ✨

Many thanks to NetGalley + Simon and Schuster/Salaam Reads for the e-arc!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Sexism

Minor: Bullying and Racism

bookwormbullet's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent, Homophobia, and Racism