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3.47 AVERAGE
funny
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:
Complicated
What would you do if you were told that you couldn't be with your soulmate because they weren't the right ethnicity? Would you desert your family and love them anyways or would you stay loyal to your family and your parents?
This is the choice that Kiran has to make when she meets Nash. Her parents have already lost a daughter this way, and they don't want to lose another by her disobeying them. As soon as Kiran tells her parents about Nash, the American she fell in love with, they tell her she needs to break it off, but, the heart wants what the heart wants and saying she will is easier than actually doing it.
Nash didn't think he would find love in a new city. He moved to NYC from Nashville and knows pretty much no one, so on the first day when he is locked out of his apartment and meets a beautiful Indian girl who takes him in for a cup of chai, he knows there's something about her he won't forget.
I loved the friendship these two forged and how the love grew from there. It broke my heart when her parents told her that they didn't approve of this relationship. We work so hard to find the right person for us, and to be told he wasn't because of his skin color and background is just devastating. There were lots of things that were explained in this book and it was eye opening for me to read.
This is the choice that Kiran has to make when she meets Nash. Her parents have already lost a daughter this way, and they don't want to lose another by her disobeying them. As soon as Kiran tells her parents about Nash, the American she fell in love with, they tell her she needs to break it off, but, the heart wants what the heart wants and saying she will is easier than actually doing it.
Nash didn't think he would find love in a new city. He moved to NYC from Nashville and knows pretty much no one, so on the first day when he is locked out of his apartment and meets a beautiful Indian girl who takes him in for a cup of chai, he knows there's something about her he won't forget.
I loved the friendship these two forged and how the love grew from there. It broke my heart when her parents told her that they didn't approve of this relationship. We work so hard to find the right person for us, and to be told he wasn't because of his skin color and background is just devastating. There were lots of things that were explained in this book and it was eye opening for me to read.
i read this book with my partner and it was so funny. Nash is from NASHVILLE PEOPLE. we still chuckle about that. funny light rom com. i read it on a sick day when my brain wasnt working and it was good for that. i dont recommend
Kiran needs to fall in line. Instead, she falls in love.
Kiran was the good daughter. When her sister disobeyed her family’s plan and brought them shame, she was there to pick up the pieces. She vowed she wouldn’t make the same mistakes. She’d be twice the daughter her parents needed, to make up for the one they lost.
Nash never had a family. The parents who were supposed to raise him were completely absent. Now as a psychologist, he sees the same pattern happening to the kids he works with. So he turns away from love and family. After all, abandonment is in his genes, isn’t it?
If she follows the rules, Kiran will marry an Indian man. If he follows his fears, Nash will wind up alone. But what if they follow their hearts?
If you're a hopeless romantic looking for an adorable, quick read, pick up this book right away! Love, Chai, and Other Four Letter Words might be one of the cutest romance books ever.
From the complex characters to the beautiful representation of Indian culture and traditions, I was blown away by how much I adored this novel.
I absolutely LOVED Kiran and Nash, the main characters, and was enthralled with their backstories that soon became main plot points. I appreciated how the author included in depth descriptions and POVs from each character - it felt like I knew them.
I was stunned to find out that this was Annika Sharma's second book, due to how well written and captivating it was. Sharma accurately portrayed the (relatable) struggles of old cultural traditions vs. modern experiences in this book.
It was filled with love, laugher, and some sadness, but the ending had my heart filled to the brim. I recommend this book to all!
Kiran was the good daughter. When her sister disobeyed her family’s plan and brought them shame, she was there to pick up the pieces. She vowed she wouldn’t make the same mistakes. She’d be twice the daughter her parents needed, to make up for the one they lost.
Nash never had a family. The parents who were supposed to raise him were completely absent. Now as a psychologist, he sees the same pattern happening to the kids he works with. So he turns away from love and family. After all, abandonment is in his genes, isn’t it?
If she follows the rules, Kiran will marry an Indian man. If he follows his fears, Nash will wind up alone. But what if they follow their hearts?
If you're a hopeless romantic looking for an adorable, quick read, pick up this book right away! Love, Chai, and Other Four Letter Words might be one of the cutest romance books ever.
From the complex characters to the beautiful representation of Indian culture and traditions, I was blown away by how much I adored this novel.
I absolutely LOVED Kiran and Nash, the main characters, and was enthralled with their backstories that soon became main plot points. I appreciated how the author included in depth descriptions and POVs from each character - it felt like I knew them.
I was stunned to find out that this was Annika Sharma's second book, due to how well written and captivating it was. Sharma accurately portrayed the (relatable) struggles of old cultural traditions vs. modern experiences in this book.
It was filled with love, laugher, and some sadness, but the ending had my heart filled to the brim. I recommend this book to all!
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
I was very bored and the southern accent the narrator did for the MMC was annoying.
I am a little conflicted on this one. I loved the different representation and learning more about a culture different from my own. I struggled with the connection between Kiran and her parents. The expectations, the vile things they said to her and yet she still felt obligation to them. I appreciated some of the conversations between Kiran and Nash regarding disparaging comments about her name.
With Kiran and Nash I really enjoyed their connection and the trips they took to cross off items on her bucket list. There was a push and pull due to Kiran feeling like she needed to have her parents arrange a marriage for him with someone they chose after they have already disowned her older sister for choosing a love connection with someone of a lower class.
I liked to see that towards the end they made some strides to bring the family back together and Nash made a grand gesture to show Kiran how much he cared about her.
The romance itself was pretty fade to black - closed door romance, but it was sweet. The cultural representation was big, and I really loved the friendships between Kiran and her three friends who played a big part in the story and I would loved to see them get their stories. Having grown up in America it was hard for me to relate to the parental connection and obligations. However, I am sure others will have a stronger connection with the story.
I received a copy for review via NetGalley all opinions are my own and given freely.
With Kiran and Nash I really enjoyed their connection and the trips they took to cross off items on her bucket list. There was a push and pull due to Kiran feeling like she needed to have her parents arrange a marriage for him with someone they chose after they have already disowned her older sister for choosing a love connection with someone of a lower class.
I liked to see that towards the end they made some strides to bring the family back together and Nash made a grand gesture to show Kiran how much he cared about her.
The romance itself was pretty fade to black - closed door romance, but it was sweet. The cultural representation was big, and I really loved the friendships between Kiran and her three friends who played a big part in the story and I would loved to see them get their stories. Having grown up in America it was hard for me to relate to the parental connection and obligations. However, I am sure others will have a stronger connection with the story.
I received a copy for review via NetGalley all opinions are my own and given freely.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes