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shahlla's review against another edition
funny
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
5.0
thatsoneforthebooks's review
4.0
In this Emma retelling, Kamila works as an accountant alongside her father. As she tries to convince her father to retire for her health, Kamila juggles her past baggage with her deceased mom, her commitment to helping others be happy, and her need to relieve her dad's work load. Kamila and her best friend Ronan banter away throughout the book as they come to terms with their friendship - will it lead to more?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: romance, classic retelling
Location: Toronto
Reminds me of: Emma
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: romance, classic retelling
Location: Toronto
Reminds me of: Emma
smilesgiggle's review against another edition
5.0
WARNING - you must have food nearby.
I absolutely love Farah's use of food in her novels. Her use of food and description could almost make it the main character - utilized to set the scene, illustrate comradery among her characters, a tool to show Kamila's love for her friends and family. So enjoyable - and recipes are at the end. Thank goodness!
Kamila knows best - the best way to dress dogs; the best way to pair Bollywood with food; the best friends to setup for their HAE; the best way to care for those she loves; the best way to ensure her father's health.
Kamila is living her best life - until Jana moves back. Her nemesis growing up - causing her so much humiliation and verbal abuse from her mother. And now she's back. Attending her weekly Bollywood movie nights. Thanks to Rohan's invitation - what a traitor.
Humor. Women friendships and their basis on superficial everything. Food. The food. And Rohan - I definitely have a thing for forearms, only reemphasized by this book.
Highly recommend!
I absolutely love Farah's use of food in her novels. Her use of food and description could almost make it the main character - utilized to set the scene, illustrate comradery among her characters, a tool to show Kamila's love for her friends and family. So enjoyable - and recipes are at the end. Thank goodness!
Kamila knows best - the best way to dress dogs; the best way to pair Bollywood with food; the best friends to setup for their HAE; the best way to care for those she loves; the best way to ensure her father's health.
Kamila is living her best life - until Jana moves back. Her nemesis growing up - causing her so much humiliation and verbal abuse from her mother. And now she's back. Attending her weekly Bollywood movie nights. Thanks to Rohan's invitation - what a traitor.
Humor. Women friendships and their basis on superficial everything. Food. The food. And Rohan - I definitely have a thing for forearms, only reemphasized by this book.
Highly recommend!
cyireadbooks's review
5.0
Kamila Hussein has it all. A successful career as a CPA, a loving father, and a nurturing network of good friends. Kamila has everything. Well, not everything since she is missing an important component in her life — love. Sure, she had Ernesto in the past, but to Kamila, it was casual — a friend with benefits. So how can Kamila find love? She is just so busy that who has time to find love? Kamila had her career to think of. She was busy building her client base and on top of that, she was also involved with event planning, volunteering at the puppy shelter, and not to mention hosting weekly Bollywood parties.
Rohan Nasser has been friends with Kamila since childhood. They grew up in the same neighborhood and became very close friends. Rohan was there for Kamila through her growing pains, love interests, and now her career. As a sucessful tax attorney, Rohan knew what it took to be on the up and up and he had Kamila’s back every step of the way. But there was something else. Rohan couldn’t put his finger on it, but he knew that there was much more between him and Kamila. After all, Kamila never did blink an eye at his provocative playful banter. But that’s nothing, right? Best friends always tease each other…
Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron is my very first novel that I read by this author. Needless to say, I am impressed. Heron manages to capture the finer details of the characters — from their features, image, and personalities. There are a number of characters but not too many to overwhelm. And each character comes to the table with their unique quirks. And for you pet lovers out there, cute puppies abound.
The storyline follows the friends to lovers trope in a PG sort of way. There are smatterings of sexual innuendos but that just adds to the comedic value of the novel.
Overall, Kamila Knows Best is certainly a novel for fans of the contemporary romance genre who also enjoys the friends to lovers trope. It is nothing short of wonderful and definitely a novel worthy of five glowing stars from me.
I received a digital ARC from Forever through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
Rohan Nasser has been friends with Kamila since childhood. They grew up in the same neighborhood and became very close friends. Rohan was there for Kamila through her growing pains, love interests, and now her career. As a sucessful tax attorney, Rohan knew what it took to be on the up and up and he had Kamila’s back every step of the way. But there was something else. Rohan couldn’t put his finger on it, but he knew that there was much more between him and Kamila. After all, Kamila never did blink an eye at his provocative playful banter. But that’s nothing, right? Best friends always tease each other…
Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron is my very first novel that I read by this author. Needless to say, I am impressed. Heron manages to capture the finer details of the characters — from their features, image, and personalities. There are a number of characters but not too many to overwhelm. And each character comes to the table with their unique quirks. And for you pet lovers out there, cute puppies abound.
The storyline follows the friends to lovers trope in a PG sort of way. There are smatterings of sexual innuendos but that just adds to the comedic value of the novel.
Overall, Kamila Knows Best is certainly a novel for fans of the contemporary romance genre who also enjoys the friends to lovers trope. It is nothing short of wonderful and definitely a novel worthy of five glowing stars from me.
I received a digital ARC from Forever through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
maggiementions's review
4.0
Kamila is a fun, flirty woman wanting to make the people in her life happy, sometimes meaning setting up her friends. Along with volunteering at a local dog shelter and working hard at her father’s company she has weekly Bollywood movie nights. With her father facing health issues, Kamila grows closer and develops feelings for Rohan who is always there for her and her family. But when all her duties and matchmaking come to a head Kamila has to take a hard look at herself. Will she end up pushing Rohan away? The Toronto setting, not to mention all the delicious Indian food draws you into Kamila’s world and her messes that come from good intentions. I so enjoyed this book, and can’t wait for what Farrah Heron writes next!
hgoravec's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
fromsarahsbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
You can count on Farah Heron for an enjoyable rom-com with a fiery, independent lead with a full, well-rounded life. I've enjoyed each Heron book I've read, and so when I saw she was releasing a modern EMMA retelling, I was super excited.
KAMILA KNOWS BEST did not disappoint, both as an EMMA retelling and as a story of its own right. Rohan was just perfectly dreamy and Kamila was perfectly imperfect. This is a great rom-com to add to your list!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free review copy of this book. It was a delight!
KAMILA KNOWS BEST did not disappoint, both as an EMMA retelling and as a story of its own right. Rohan was just perfectly dreamy and Kamila was perfectly imperfect. This is a great rom-com to add to your list!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free review copy of this book. It was a delight!
amflesch's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
staniesmidnightreads's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
theawkwardbookw's review
3.0
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*I received a copy of this book from goodreads in exchange for my honest review*
Kamila Hussain has always been seen as the girl who loves to party, and is obsessed with fashion and her Insta-famous dog. She loves her job, her friends and her father. The only thing missing is love.
This is a cute slow-burn friends to lovers retelling of Emma by Jane Austen. I loved how this was set in Toronto, and included so many puppies (including one named POTATO!) There is a lot of talk about accounting which made the story drag a bit for me as I have absolutely no interest in that. I also felt that the book became rather repetitive, with the constant Bollywood parties Kamila hosted. Although a complicated character, I wasn't the biggest fan of Kamila, she got on my nerves for the majority of the story. I liked Rohan, the love interest much better. I think their banter was a lot of fun, and I liked watching them grow their relationship as the story progressed. My favourite part of the book were the female friendships though. The supporting characters were so lovely, and I would love a spin off following them!
*I received a copy of this book from goodreads in exchange for my honest review*
Kamila Hussain has always been seen as the girl who loves to party, and is obsessed with fashion and her Insta-famous dog. She loves her job, her friends and her father. The only thing missing is love.
This is a cute slow-burn friends to lovers retelling of Emma by Jane Austen. I loved how this was set in Toronto, and included so many puppies (including one named POTATO!) There is a lot of talk about accounting which made the story drag a bit for me as I have absolutely no interest in that. I also felt that the book became rather repetitive, with the constant Bollywood parties Kamila hosted. Although a complicated character, I wasn't the biggest fan of Kamila, she got on my nerves for the majority of the story. I liked Rohan, the love interest much better. I think their banter was a lot of fun, and I liked watching them grow their relationship as the story progressed. My favourite part of the book were the female friendships though. The supporting characters were so lovely, and I would love a spin off following them!