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laura_cs's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Former model Katrina King values her privacy, mostly because of a previous kidnapping and an anxiety condition. Now she helps fund start-ups, and is working with a therapist; she's finally found ten places she can go outside of the house without having a panic attack. Everything is going great, until she shares a table at a cafe on a busy day.
Jas Singh has been Katrina's personal bodyguard ever since her late husband died, and was part of their security team ever since he came back from a tour of duty that ended with a medical discharge. He likes his job. And he likes Katrina more. And not just because she's a great boss. He's been ignoring his problems, though, until he is forced to face them...
When that day at the cafe results in Katrina going viral against her will as #CuteCafeGirl, part of a made-up Twitter saga documenting her supposed meet-cute with #CafeBae, Katrina wants to be anywhere but home. Jas whisks her away to his family's farm in Northern California. While tucked away in safety, will they address the growing feelings between them?
This second installment in Rai's "Modern Love" series is just as fun, flirty, and timely as the first. "Girl Gone Viral" is fantastic, as are Katrina and Jas! You'll be rooting for them from start to finish!
Former model Katrina King values her privacy, mostly because of a previous kidnapping and an anxiety condition. Now she helps fund start-ups, and is working with a therapist; she's finally found ten places she can go outside of the house without having a panic attack. Everything is going great, until she shares a table at a cafe on a busy day.
Jas Singh has been Katrina's personal bodyguard ever since her late husband died, and was part of their security team ever since he came back from a tour of duty that ended with a medical discharge. He likes his job. And he likes Katrina more. And not just because she's a great boss. He's been ignoring his problems, though, until he is forced to face them...
When that day at the cafe results in Katrina going viral against her will as #CuteCafeGirl, part of a made-up Twitter saga documenting her supposed meet-cute with #CafeBae, Katrina wants to be anywhere but home. Jas whisks her away to his family's farm in Northern California. While tucked away in safety, will they address the growing feelings between them?
This second installment in Rai's "Modern Love" series is just as fun, flirty, and timely as the first. "Girl Gone Viral" is fantastic, as are Katrina and Jas! You'll be rooting for them from start to finish!
nahyee's review
2.0
See my full review of this title on my blog: Books Under the Blanket (with a flashlight): https://booksundertheblanket.com/whats-your-meet-cute.html
k_lenn's review
4.0
This was so cute! And much deeper than expected: I really enjoyed the book's commentary on consent and privacy in such a heavily digital world, as well as how ruthless the internet can be. This book also contains some mental illness and trauma rep, which is handled well. The symptoms aren't pushed aside or forgotten about when the romance rolls around, but they also don't overshadow the characters or turn into trauma porn. Wonderful.
My biggest/only issue is that the dialogue is really stiff sometimes. It took me out of the story and made it harder to get attached to the characters.
I haven't read any other book in this series (I didn't know it was #2) so I'll have to do that soon!
My biggest/only issue is that the dialogue is really stiff sometimes. It took me out of the story and made it harder to get attached to the characters.
I haven't read any other book in this series (I didn't know it was #2) so I'll have to do that soon!
steph01924's review
4.0
Another sweet-yet-serious romance from Alisha Rai that hit the spot! Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
thebookwh0re's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
3.75⭐
I liked this book a lot. It had diverse main and side characters and I've been trying to diversify my reading even if it is still romance. I liked that there was anxiety/panic disorder and PTSD representation. The romance in this book is so natural and real. It was refreshing for real life situations to happen or be mentioned during intimate scenes. I recommend this book and I will continue to read the rest of the series
I liked this book a lot. It had diverse main and side characters and I've been trying to diversify my reading even if it is still romance. I liked that there was anxiety/panic disorder and PTSD representation. The romance in this book is so natural and real. It was refreshing for real life situations to happen or be mentioned during intimate scenes. I recommend this book and I will continue to read the rest of the series
abberific's review
4.0
a really cute read!! i enjoyed their dynamic and the dark past of the characters
adl2990's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
pixiepages's review
4.0
I was excited when this came out. The Right Swipe was everything and I couldn't wait for Katrina's story. Jas has been her bodyguard for years. Lately the tension between them is getting too much for anyone to handle. When Katrina goes Viral, Jas comes up with a solution for them to escape until the commotion dies down. This is when things start to heat up for them. This was a cute romance and everyone should read this series.
eatingwords's review against another edition
4.0
this was such a good read!
I loved the diversity, the Punjabi culture, the friendship and love between Rhiannon, Katrina and Jia ❤️
overall a great read with many great topics such as mental health problems on both MCs sides, but also abusive parents and quite a lot of green flags regarding relationships.
but I missed a bit of story. the going viral thing was not embellished enough. the story was more character driven than plot driven, but it somehow was not plot heavy enough for me.
enjoyed it massively nonetheless and will finish this trilogy!
I loved the diversity, the Punjabi culture, the friendship and love between Rhiannon, Katrina and Jia ❤️
overall a great read with many great topics such as mental health problems on both MCs sides, but also abusive parents and quite a lot of green flags regarding relationships.
but I missed a bit of story. the going viral thing was not embellished enough. the story was more character driven than plot driven, but it somehow was not plot heavy enough for me.
enjoyed it massively nonetheless and will finish this trilogy!