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starlitpage's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I picked up this book because I thought it would be fun to read about Indian weddings, and my expectations on that were met. The culture shone off the page! The character arcs were neat and well-foreshadowed. The plot, however, was not only contrived but poorly paced. Realizations were come to suddenly, out of the blue, and too neatly verbalized. And for a main character who values open communication, the quick forgiveness and moving on at the end was not only unbelievable but left a bad taste in my mouth. It's not bad for a light romance, and the Indian flavor adds a lot, but imo the plot arc isn't it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Racism, Misogyny, Grief, Body shaming, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Car accident
kshertz's review
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
Super cute light and fluffy romance book. I love that she gets in touch with who she is and that prompts her to start over. I do wish the trip to the Indian wedding started a little earlier in the book as that’s where it really gets going. But it’s perfect as a light, quick read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Racism, Infidelity, and Gaslighting
jadatrack's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Grief
Moderate: Homophobia, Death of parent, and Infidelity
mackinseyjoy's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I found Manny's struggles as a South Asian woman in a very white male dominated industry to be extremely grounded and interesting. Her family struggles with race and identity were also relatable to many people of color. While I enjoyed the gradual exploration of her culture and community, I did find Singh's decision to make some aspects of Indian culture the butt of the joke to be disappointing. It's a quick, lighthearted read that does a decent job with South Asian representation. I'd love to read more about the peripheral characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Racism
Minor: Infidelity
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