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taylorsevalia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Pregnancy and Domestic abuse
internationalreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, and Toxic friendship
danajoy's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Pregnancy
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5
This was a fun book to kick off the new year! Serena is charming, ambitious, and dealt with an issue that many of us face throughout our adult lives. All of her old friends seemed too busy to hang out with her, so she went on a quest to make some new gal pals! Her various friend dates were both awkward and hilarious, really demonstrating the risks inherent in "putting yourself out there."
I also loved how Serena navigated her complicated family relationships by getting some distance when necessary, but also stepping up and putting in the work to mend fences with her sister and parents. Lalli included some lovely chapters from the viewpoint of Serena's mother, Sandeep, as she explained what it was like to immigrate to the U.S. from India and raise two daughters in a new country.
I do agree with other reviewers that the story would have been stronger without the romance elements. It also felt like some elements came out of nowhere and were subsequently wrapped up too quickly at the end of the story. Still, this was an enjoyable, lightheaded book about a woman who knows what she wants out of life and doesn't succumb to expectations about what she "should" be doing, which made for a truly refreshing read.
I also loved how Serena navigated her complicated family relationships by getting some distance when necessary, but also stepping up and putting in the work to mend fences with her sister and parents. Lalli included some lovely chapters from the viewpoint of Serena's mother, Sandeep, as she explained what it was like to immigrate to the U.S. from India and raise two daughters in a new country.
I do agree with other reviewers that the story would have been stronger without the romance elements. It also felt like some elements came out of nowhere and were subsequently wrapped up too quickly at the end of the story. Still, this was an enjoyable, lightheaded book about a woman who knows what she wants out of life and doesn't succumb to expectations about what she "should" be doing, which made for a truly refreshing read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexism, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse
vickybuka's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Pregnancy
Minor: Toxic friendship
bpop's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, and Racism
Minor: Bullying and Sexism
utopiastateofmind's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
In so many vulnerable ways, Serena Singh Flips the Script was so utterly relatable. Amidst a culture that seems to push marriage and children, Serena doesn't want any of that. She feels that as soon as her friends get married and have children, they lose time for their friendships. While they'd all be there for her in an emergency, she's talking about all the moments in between. So many things that Serena was saying, made so much sense. We live in a culture that, in some ways, seems to devalue female friendships.
But even if you don't agree with Serena, I think we can all empathize with how awful it feels to be left behind. To value a relationship and have a person seemingly forget us and the memories we shared. Throughout the book, Serena has to figure out not only how to find new friends, but how to be a good friend. As someone who isn't sure how to find friends as an adult, I empathize with her quest so much! Serena Singh Flips the Script is also a story about the pressures of being a professional woman of color.
In so many vulnerable ways, Serena Singh Flips the Script was so utterly relatable. Amidst a culture that seems to push marriage and children, Serena doesn't want any of that. She feels that as soon as her friends get married and have children, they lose time for their friendships. While they'd all be there for her in an emergency, she's talking about all the moments in between. So many things that Serena was saying, made so much sense. We live in a culture that, in some ways, seems to devalue female friendships.
But even if you don't agree with Serena, I think we can all empathize with how awful it feels to be left behind. To value a relationship and have a person seemingly forget us and the memories we shared. Throughout the book, Serena has to figure out not only how to find new friends, but how to be a good friend. As someone who isn't sure how to find friends as an adult, I empathize with her quest so much! Serena Singh Flips the Script is also a story about the pressures of being a professional woman of color.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse
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