1.48k reviews for:

Tastes Like Shakkar

Nisha Sharma

3.98 AVERAGE

averagenius's review against another edition

4.75

funny medium-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

marquel82's review

4.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

hughkimb's review

5.0

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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: Yes

angeluc3's review

4.5

hopeful mysterious 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: Complicated

heydireads's review

3.5

adventurous funny hopeful 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

nabu1701's review

4.5

funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

mynameisprerna's review against another edition

5.0

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8/24 (audio):
Still an incredible book! I love

the parallel but opposite situations that Bunty and Bobbi are in, and I love how they both balance independence and leaning on those who love you.

8/23 (e-book):
Well if I liked Dating Dr. Dil, I LOVED Tastes Like Shakkar!
I think of all the contemporary South Asian American romance novels, Nisha Sharma’s are my favorite. She does such a beautiful job of creating a vibrant plot mixed in with real issues from our community without glossing over them or being too overbearing, which is a hard balance to strike. Likewise, I think she has just the right blend of sometimes explaining Indian and Punjabi terms and sometimes leaving it to the reader to use context clues or look it up. It makes her books feel accessible to Desis and everyone else.

We love a man who knows how to prioritize taking care of a woman who is busy taking care of everyone and everything else. I liked the use of rope to show exactly how Bunty wanted/forced Bobbi to let go and be taken care of.

I can’t wait for book 3!

marlireads's review against another edition

5.0

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I’m absolutely in love with both Bobbi and Benjamin! I just loved how they were portrayed: the plus size aspect (handled amazingly and it felt so right), their personal flaws, their banter and the transition from bickering acquaintances to friendship and a mature, chemistry-filled relationship. 

I loved every single bit of this book!

mapro92's review against another edition

3.75

funny lighthearted mysterious 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

bookishhcousin's review

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Fatphobia

Minor: Racism