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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Complicated
Cute. Loved all the Indian cultural references (karva chauth!) even though the exposition was sometimes annoying.
I do feel like the author tries too hard with some of the language /dialogue, adding in Hindi or Punjabi when it’s not really necessary (& not how it would be used). Or using the English direct translation which sound so dumb (“don’t eat my head”) instead of simply not translating so people can figure it out with context clues.
I still hated the interstitials but laughed at the reveal.
I liked both main characters and the friends group are great — I actually like those books better? I’m still annoyed at Tastes Like Shakkar relationship names (the “bhua” who was actually supposed to be a mami, if she’s married to her mom’s brother), but it was fun to see those characters back.
This is a Twelfth Night retelling & I cannot for the life of me remember that play, so couldn’t tell you how inspired it is.
I do feel like the author tries too hard with some of the language /dialogue, adding in Hindi or Punjabi when it’s not really necessary (& not how it would be used). Or using the English direct translation which sound so dumb (“don’t eat my head”) instead of simply not translating so people can figure it out with context clues.
I still hated the interstitials but laughed at the reveal.
I liked both main characters and the friends group are great — I actually like those books better? I’m still annoyed at Tastes Like Shakkar relationship names (the “bhua” who was actually supposed to be a mami, if she’s married to her mom’s brother), but it was fun to see those characters back.
This is a Twelfth Night retelling & I cannot for the life of me remember that play, so couldn’t tell you how inspired it is.
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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:
N/A
emotional
funny
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:
Yes
hopeful
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:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes