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The Singles Table by Sara Desai

25 reviews

lyricallit's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

Cute and trope-y rom-com with both MCs having to confront some past baggage in order to move forward. I did have some laugh-aloud moments.

The last part of the book was a bit clunky, and I was annoyed that the resolution

was a hacked security camera in the bathroom. ok yes, tie it in with the auntie's class action thing but not in a bathroom. That business wouldn't be allowed to have cameras in restrooms. Use the closet the zombie-bride-coat-check-girl was working 🤦🏻‍♀️ How did no one remind the author of this?!

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withlivjones's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.5

I really wanted to enjoy this book, but I couldn’t get into it at all.

In terms of positives: I liked the celebration of South Asian culture, and I actually quite enjoyed Zara’s larger-than-life character - she was pretty funny with her tendency to overshare but also she really does care about people.

However, Zara’s personality doesn’t quite make up for Jay’s lack thereof. I get that what the author was going for was “brooding and grumpy ex-soldier with a heart of gold” but I’m honestly quite over the trope of characters who think they’re unlovable because of their trauma. Jay does get a few bonus points for getting therapy in the end, though.

Also, for a book that I initially thought was going to be about weddings, there wasn’t enough wedding content for me. The book appeared to turn into a legal drama for a moment towards the end which was entertaining if a little unexpected, and combined with many other moments in the plot that felt far too fantastical and cliche, as well as smut that was incredibly cringey (but thankfully not excessive), there were many times I wanted to put my copy down and go for a walk or something.

This might be your cup of tea if you enjoy very cheesy grumpy x sunshine romances, but it just wasn’t for me.

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alir327's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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twelfthcafe's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

first of all, i did not expect this to be spicy, tho (my fault for not reading the synopsis and reviews). zara is such a lovable character! i could imagine her because of the way she was written. i was honestly annoyed at jay at first because he is so cocky but yeah, i'm thankful he got out of that. anyway, okay lang shea! the art scene was the funniest for me HAHAHA

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merlesstorys's review

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

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kdailyreads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

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smithrachaelynn's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

Why did I put off reading this for so long?? This was so much fun. It had the humor and heart that I enjoyed in the first two books. Something about these characters really resonated with me. Jay was one that grew on me the more I read. I loved how chaotic and confident Zara was. They had such a beautiful relationship.

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