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readingwithtemperance's review
emotional
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
4.0
Such a good sequel! I loved the chemistry between Benjamin and Bobbi.
The food had my mouth WATERING. And I loved all of the wedding planning details.
The mystery was also so great! I loved the aunties role in unvieling who was sabatoging.
My only complaint is that I wish we got to see Prem and Kareena be married/hear the speaches and see the sweet moments. It made me a little sad that we didn't get to.
The food had my mouth WATERING. And I loved all of the wedding planning details.
The mystery was also so great! I loved the aunties role in unvieling who was sabatoging.
My only complaint is that I wish we got to see Prem and Kareena be married/hear the speaches and see the sweet moments. It made me a little sad that we didn't get to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Death of parent and Body shaming
tanvi45's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming and Racism
heather667's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Grief, Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, Bullying, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexism
abby_can_read's review against another edition
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
5.0
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I had an excellent time reading this book. I think it was a good sequel and I enjoyed it as much as the previous volume. The characters were great and their relationships were solid. The writing style kept me interested and I enjoyed the plot.
I had an excellent time reading this book. I think it was a good sequel and I enjoyed it as much as the previous volume. The characters were great and their relationships were solid. The writing style kept me interested and I enjoyed the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Racism, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Death of parent and Body shaming
takarakei's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read the first book in this series so long ago that I didn't remember much of the prior interactions between Bobbi and Bunty (which start in book 1) so I wish that the beginning of this book had built up their relationship a bit more. Once we got into their relationship though they had a good dynamic and some good banter (mostly over text tho cause Bunty is often on the west coast for business). I loved how Bunty was always feeding Bobbi, making sure she ate well (food as a love language).
Bobbi is planning her bff's Desi wedding (Kareena and Prem from book 1) and Bunty is friends with the couple as well. But someone is trying to sabotage the wedding and Bobbi is dealing with all these mishaps along the way. This story line added a bit to the book, but it was also a tad silly in places. Both Bobbi and Bunty are next in line to family businesses (one wants that and the other does not) and so they are often dealing complex family dynamics related to that.
Spice: 4/5, kink positive
Bobbi is planning her bff's Desi wedding (Kareena and Prem from book 1) and Bunty is friends with the couple as well. But someone is trying to sabotage the wedding and Bobbi is dealing with all these mishaps along the way. This story line added a bit to the book, but it was also a tad silly in places. Both Bobbi and Bunty are next in line to family businesses (one wants that and the other does not) and so they are often dealing complex family dynamics related to that.
Spice: 4/5, kink positive
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism
Minor: Body shaming and Death of parent
Bobbi is fat but very comfortable in her body and Bunty loves it as well. But Bobbi refers to past instances when she's been fat/body shamedjulianna_schock's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Abandonment, and Fatphobia
Detailed depictions of safe, consensual bondage playannahamburger's review
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Abandonment, Sexual content, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Alcohol, and Death of parent
Minor: Grief, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Xenophobia, Classism, Gaslighting, Racism, and Car accident
gwenswoons's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Body shaming, Gaslighting, Racism, and Fatphobia
thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
I can’t get over the way Nisha’s writing and humor speaks to my soul. Tastes Like Shakkar is the follow up to Dating Dr. Dil and focuses on the budding relationship between Bobbi and Benjamin. Formerly bitter rivals, Bobby and Bunty are forced to put aside their feud when they are tasked with organizing their best friends wedding. The pair form a truce and open the for their deeper feelings to soar to the forefront just in time to solve the mystery of who is trying to sabotage their friend’s wedding. I have a such a soft spot for the way Nisha blends cultural family dynamics, romance, comedy, and spice. The struggle of loving someone who cares for others to their own detriment truly hit home in this love story. This story was a perfect balance of sweet and spice (make sure to hydrate for the spice my friends 🥵). I can’t wait for what I’m store for our girl Veera!!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia, Death of parent, and Body shaming
thecajunbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Body shaming and Emotional abuse