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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
cute rom com with a fun little mystery subplot! a Punjabi chef and wedding planner couple makes for lots of food talk, so I HIGHLY suggest y’all order ur fav South Asian food while reading. while I do think this book was written a little better, the first book is still my fav. super hype for Veera/Deepaks book tho, I alr know they’re gonna be my favs
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. I absolutely adored the first in the series and I the 3rd book has been on my TBR since Dating Dr Dil came out. Nisha Sharma has done it again. I loved the background being the wedding of Kareena and Prem. I felt like this book really furthered the characters along and set up the nest novel nicely. And can we talk about the representation? Plus size love interests in romance are always fantastic to see (I knew it would be good when I read the dedication). I loved the chemistry between the characters, and the spice of course. I felt that there was a good balance between the main couple, finishing the story of the first couple, and introducing the 3rd couple. None felt like they were overpowering the other, which is a common thing I see in interconnected standalone novels like this one.
My only issue with the novel is the amount of exposition and allusion to the first book. For a novel that is allegedly an interconnected standalone, I felt that too much was repeated to the reader to make them see the connection (or maybe influence them to read) the first book in the series. There was a lot of repetition that felt unnecessary, and it didn't seem to end until at least halfway into the book.
All that being said, I cannot wait to see where all these characters end up in the third book. I love this series.
My only issue with the novel is the amount of exposition and allusion to the first book. For a novel that is allegedly an interconnected standalone, I felt that too much was repeated to the reader to make them see the connection (or maybe influence them to read) the first book in the series. There was a lot of repetition that felt unnecessary, and it didn't seem to end until at least halfway into the book.
All that being said, I cannot wait to see where all these characters end up in the third book. I love this series.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
I love the aunties! I hope Veera gets her own story next
A little longer than it should be but an overall enjoyable read!! Very entertaining!
“Love is always better with cheese.”
Nisha Sharma has done it again! Dare I say that I loved Bobbi and Bunty even more than Kareena and Prem from Dating Dr. Dil? Dating Dr. Dil was one of my favorites of 2022 and Tastes Like Shakkar did not disappoint as book two in the If Shakespeare was an Auntie series.
Tastes like Shakkar follows Bobbi and Bunty, best friends of Kareena and Prem, as they work together to plan the latter’s wedding. The catch? They kind of hate each other after a meet-disaster nearly a year ago.
I love how Nisha weaves together strong and fierce friendships within this series. The themes of family, friendship, and a bit of mystery with a shaadi sabateur made this such a lovely read. And the romance was wonderful, too - and yes, this book is spicy and has a bit of kink, as well.
I could so relate to Bobbi’s difficulty in asking others for help - “…I’ve always had to do anything that I’ve wanted by myself. And I know if I have complete control, then it’ll be done the right way.”
Thank you Avon books for the advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.
Nisha Sharma has done it again! Dare I say that I loved Bobbi and Bunty even more than Kareena and Prem from Dating Dr. Dil? Dating Dr. Dil was one of my favorites of 2022 and Tastes Like Shakkar did not disappoint as book two in the If Shakespeare was an Auntie series.
Tastes like Shakkar follows Bobbi and Bunty, best friends of Kareena and Prem, as they work together to plan the latter’s wedding. The catch? They kind of hate each other after a meet-disaster nearly a year ago.
I love how Nisha weaves together strong and fierce friendships within this series. The themes of family, friendship, and a bit of mystery with a shaadi sabateur made this such a lovely read. And the romance was wonderful, too - and yes, this book is spicy and has a bit of kink, as well.
I could so relate to Bobbi’s difficulty in asking others for help - “…I’ve always had to do anything that I’ve wanted by myself. And I know if I have complete control, then it’ll be done the right way.”
Thank you Avon books for the advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes