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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
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