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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
I mean it's very cliche, romcom fluff which is exactly what I was expecting when I started it so I'm not here to complain or anything lol. I just wanted to say that it's nice to see some diverse characters, and it wasn't too terrible to read
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
It was a light read but the end was predictable. No depth to the plot.
worst book of the three, ridiculously and frustratingly boring
OKAY NISHA SHARMA.
After trying to read Dating Dr. Dil and DNF-ing (twice), I wasn't sure I would give this book a chance and I'm so glad I did once I received it in a book box!! This was a ton of fun and I will definitely try the next installment that comes out this fall.
After trying to read Dating Dr. Dil and DNF-ing (twice), I wasn't sure I would give this book a chance and I'm so glad I did once I received it in a book box!! This was a ton of fun and I will definitely try the next installment that comes out this fall.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
4.5 stars. Tastes like shakkar with a dash of mirch
Bobbi is a kickass wedding planner and the bride’s best friend, so of course she’s out to plan the wedding of the year for her bff and her man. But the man also has a best friend, Benjamin aka Bunty, who’s been a thorn in her side ever since he refused to work with her and insulted her in the process. Bunty is a scmancy chef who didn’t quite mean to insult Bobbi but loves to needle her anyway. Bobbi is big, beautiful, and owns every single curve, and Bunty freaking loves those curves and is happy to sexily toss her around like she deserves. And we love that in a hero.
They bicker, sparks all over the place, they truce, they horny, and then they kinky. Ropes and bondage have entered the chat you guys. You have no idea what it means for me, a lifelong romance reader (everything from closed door to erotic smut), to see a desi couple not just embracing their sexuality but being unapologetically kinky on page. I just don’t see it often enough. I only wish it was a little more fleshed out, but I know as a contemporary it had certain limitations. And then he feeds her, obvs being a chef, but he makes sure she eats often in her busy days. He leaves her adorable notes, gives her a nickname, makes her his muse, and is an overall A+ bf. Swoons like a dramatic bollywood heroine. The very definition of tastes like shakkar (sugar), but with a liberal dash of mirch (spice).
It’s not all shaadi and song and dance however. There’s a shaadi sabotage (gasp), desi aunties being their best nosy self, and a found family to envy. Sharma does a great job spotlighting the real issues of a mostly long distance relationship between 2 people with high powered careers, compounded by their desi families and their duty to them. The push pull between duty and wanting to be the everything for your family mixed with the guilt of wanting to live your own life separate from them, I felt that to the bone. And despite it all, the deep abiding love you carry for that family anyway, regardless of your differences. The author makes their shenanigans dramatic, yet so relatable to someone who knows. Heck, even something as small as all the Indian aunties drinking water without ice only? Those who get it, get it.
I wanted a tiny bit more from the Vegas bachelor/ette weekend, it felt a little to quickly cut off to me, but overall this book has edged out Dr Dil as my favorite in the series so far and I’m excited for everything that’s coming next.
Bobbi is a kickass wedding planner and the bride’s best friend, so of course she’s out to plan the wedding of the year for her bff and her man. But the man also has a best friend, Benjamin aka Bunty, who’s been a thorn in her side ever since he refused to work with her and insulted her in the process. Bunty is a scmancy chef who didn’t quite mean to insult Bobbi but loves to needle her anyway. Bobbi is big, beautiful, and owns every single curve, and Bunty freaking loves those curves and is happy to sexily toss her around like she deserves. And we love that in a hero.
They bicker, sparks all over the place, they truce, they horny, and then they kinky. Ropes and bondage have entered the chat you guys. You have no idea what it means for me, a lifelong romance reader (everything from closed door to erotic smut), to see a desi couple not just embracing their sexuality but being unapologetically kinky on page. I just don’t see it often enough. I only wish it was a little more fleshed out, but I know as a contemporary it had certain limitations. And then he feeds her, obvs being a chef, but he makes sure she eats often in her busy days. He leaves her adorable notes, gives her a nickname, makes her his muse, and is an overall A+ bf. Swoons like a dramatic bollywood heroine. The very definition of tastes like shakkar (sugar), but with a liberal dash of mirch (spice).
It’s not all shaadi and song and dance however. There’s a shaadi sabotage (gasp), desi aunties being their best nosy self, and a found family to envy. Sharma does a great job spotlighting the real issues of a mostly long distance relationship between 2 people with high powered careers, compounded by their desi families and their duty to them. The push pull between duty and wanting to be the everything for your family mixed with the guilt of wanting to live your own life separate from them, I felt that to the bone. And despite it all, the deep abiding love you carry for that family anyway, regardless of your differences. The author makes their shenanigans dramatic, yet so relatable to someone who knows. Heck, even something as small as all the Indian aunties drinking water without ice only? Those who get it, get it.
I wanted a tiny bit more from the Vegas bachelor/ette weekend, it felt a little to quickly cut off to me, but overall this book has edged out Dr Dil as my favorite in the series so far and I’m excited for everything that’s coming next.
funny
inspiring
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:
Yes
I loved the continuation of the story from the 1st book, and I appreciated seeing the whole cast of characters back together. It's been a while since I read Dating Dr. Dil, but I remember the sense of camaraderie with all of the aunties coming together. I loved seeing Bobbi and Bunty develop, too!
The writing was quite cheesy and overly cliche at times, and while it was slightly distracting, I still enjoyed the book! I didn't love the narrators; it almost felt like they were both great with voicing every other character besides the MC's. The MMC took on this deep voice for Bunty that reminded me of someone making fun of a male voice... if that makes sense. Then the FMC's voice was not my favorite, it was almost like breathy... and weird. I don't know how to explain it.
Rounding up to 4 stars because of the spice :)
The writing was quite cheesy and overly cliche at times, and while it was slightly distracting, I still enjoyed the book! I didn't love the narrators; it almost felt like they were both great with voicing every other character besides the MC's. The MMC took on this deep voice for Bunty that reminded me of someone making fun of a male voice... if that makes sense. Then the FMC's voice was not my favorite, it was almost like breathy... and weird. I don't know how to explain it.
Rounding up to 4 stars because of the spice :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, Racism, Classism