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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
A romance novel between a chef and a wedding planner?!? Are you kidding? SOLD!
This book was cute, spicy, tender, and quite frankly made me hungry!
This book was cute, spicy, tender, and quite frankly made me hungry!
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:
Yes
I seriously loved Dating Dr. Dil so I was so excited to start Tastes Like Shakkar! This picks up where Dating Dr. Dil left off and Bobbi is in charge of giving Kareena her dream wedding! Which is amazing until she realizes that she will be accompanied by the groom's best friend and the man she cannot stand, Benjamin. Benjamin knows he screwed up with Bobbi a year ago and regrets it so badly that he would do anything to get a second chance with her. Between planning the wedding and both Bobbi and Benjamin having family problems about taking over their respective family businesses , they call a truce to their feud to ease some of the stress. Only to be met with someone trying to sabotage the wedding! As their feelings grow, so do the obligations to their family and so does this physical distance between them as they both work on growing their futures.
The chemistry/banter/overall sass between Benjamin and Bobbi was TOP TIER. I found myself squealing and giggling at some of their interactions. I love how realistic their relationship seemed especially with some of the issues they were facing. Also I absolutely loved seeing the aunties again. They were one of my favorite parts. I loved seeing how they cared for Kareena in DDD and now for Bobbi in TLS.
Reading the love for the food (which had me drooling tbh) and the look into the culture and customs that Nisha has wonderfully described in this book felt so intimate and beautiful.
I am hoping the epilogue is setting up for a next book and if so, I already cannot wait to devour that one as well!
Thanks Netgalley and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for my review!
The chemistry/banter/overall sass between Benjamin and Bobbi was TOP TIER. I found myself squealing and giggling at some of their interactions. I love how realistic their relationship seemed especially with some of the issues they were facing. Also I absolutely loved seeing the aunties again. They were one of my favorite parts. I loved seeing how they cared for Kareena in DDD and now for Bobbi in TLS.
Reading the love for the food (which had me drooling tbh) and the look into the culture and customs that Nisha has wonderfully described in this book felt so intimate and beautiful.
I am hoping the epilogue is setting up for a next book and if so, I already cannot wait to devour that one as well!
Thanks Netgalley and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for my review!
I don't know how to review this. This one just wasn't for me. The writing was fine. The premise was fine. I feel like the spicy bits ruined the book for me. Some people may like it, but it wasn't for me.
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I really liked this book! Great chemistry, great friends, great cultural representation. The only thing that didn’t hit quite right for me was the sabotage plot. It was kinda unrealistic, but I understand that it was necessary as a stressor for the fmc planning the wedding. Looking forward to book 3 in the series!
"Immersive and captivating, 'The Novel' weaves a tapestry of characters and plots that enthrall readers from start to finish. The author's narrative prowess unfolds a world of emotions and intricacies, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Each chapter adds a layer of suspense and depth, making it a literary journey worth savoring. 'The Novel' is a testament to storytelling mastery, leaving a lasting impression on those who embark on its pages."
Kareena and Prem from Dating Dr. Dil are about to be married, with all the joy, stress, and duty weddings come with in this Desi twist on Much Ado About Nothing. Kareen’s cousin, wedding planner and cousin Bobbi, sees chef Benjamin “Bunty” as her mortal enemy, but getting him to cater the wedding would be a score. Too bad she can’t stand him… until she acknowledges their chemistry while trying to save the wedding from being sabotaged by an unknown villain! The bantery quips, decadent descriptions of cuisine, humor, and pacing add up to a fun, frolicy, sexy story.
I received an advance reader’s review copy of #TastesLikeShakkar via #NetGalley, courtesy of Avon/Harper Voyager.
I received an advance reader’s review copy of #TastesLikeShakkar via #NetGalley, courtesy of Avon/Harper Voyager.
For me this was a 3.5 but rounded up for good faith!
I loved the premise of this book and I’m always down for a modern spin on a classic (this is based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing). I really liked how along with the romance, we also get a mystery subplot, so it’s like twofer
I loved the premise of this book and I’m always down for a modern spin on a classic (this is based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing). I really liked how along with the romance, we also get a mystery subplot, so it’s like twofer