Reviews tagging 'Racism'

The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel

8 reviews

theotherboleyn's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Child abuse, Medical content, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Racism

aliciachauhan_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense 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

5.0

what can I say about this book? this was the first time reading a book where South Asians were the maim characters specifically Hindu gujarati therefore I felt like i could really relate to it. it was incredibly great to read about things I could specifically relate to such as traditions and beliefs so I felt a lot more connected to the characters than ever. I strongly felt a connection towards Liya as she has the same view as me on marriage and children within an Indian household and wider society. I just hope one day I would would able to experience this type of love in real life because this book was truly beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Sexism, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Medical content, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

noellelovesbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Content Warnings: Verbal/emotional/physical abuse, sexism, fire, injury and death by fire, trauma, grief, sexual assault, and mention of attempted rape of a minor and racism.

Don’t be fooled by the cartoon cover this book deals with a lot of heavy topics like the sexual assault and attempted rape of a minor, a minor that is shamed and blamed for the assault and labeled “unclean and loose” not only by their community but also by a parent. We also see the lifetime of grief someone faces when they blame the tragic death of a loved one on themselves.

Liya has been told, from a young age, that she’s dirty and shouldn’t expect any nice guys to want her. Focusing on her career, and enjoying life, Liya is determined to never fall prey to the whims of men again. Though her parents know she doesn’t want to marry they still go behind her back to invite a potential suitor to dinner. What other option than fleeing dinner does she have?

Jay doesn’t believe he deserves a happy ever after and is determined to never marry. Blaming himself for the tragic death of his father, when he was a child, Jay does whatever he can to help his brother and mother be happy. Even though he has no plans to marry…Jay can’t turn his mother down when she asks him to meet a potential bride. Why did said match flee their dinner like demons were chasing her? If she didn’t want to meet she could have said so instead of embarrassing his poor mother who now worries they somehow offended Liya before even meeting her.

We get instant enemies over a misunderstanding, then forced proximity when they find out Jay’s the lawyer that’s been hired to help Liya’s company, and then a slow burn as they realize maybe the other isn’t so bad after all. I adored this couple and was cheering for them from the start. If you love romance’s that deal with heavier topics but prefer FTB [fade to black, aka when sex takes place off-page rather than on-page] I highly recommend giving this debut romance a chance. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexism, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Grief

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Death of parent

Minor: Racism

nitya's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Can I have a boyfriend like Jay Shah plz

P.S. Ignore the blurb, this is NOT a romcom. It's more contemporary/women's fiction imo.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Death of parent, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Child abuse and Pregnancy

theadhdbookworm's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

I very much enjoyed this book. The first 10 chapters were a bit slow and cliché, but it settled into a great flow after that. The tension between the characters was fantastic. They go through such a journey together and help each other begin to heal from past traumas. Plus we love a hard working woman with a group of very supportive friends. I want to read more books with tight knit girl groups. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Racism

While this is a romance, this book tends to cover some sensitive topics. I've included the content warnings. The Sexual Assault of a Minor is not described in graphic detail but is still mentioned.

ariireads's review against another edition

emotional fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Pregnancy

Minor: Racism

l4lr's review

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism

0701mango's review

emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

As a Texan Indian, there were parts of this book I could relate to. However, I went in thinking it'd be a lot more relatable than it was, but maybe it's because of a difference of community. I found most of the characters really annoying, and the book didn't feel well tied up at the end. There were questions/issues left unanswered/unsolved, in my opinion. That being said, parts were super enjoyable and indulgent and there were some really great and swoon-worthy moments. The male lead is lowkey my dream man.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism