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andrea_author's review
4.0
Priya and Gavin come from rival auction house families. They've known each other since childhood, and now, as adults, they're continually in competition for clients. Priya is so busy trying to prove herself to her patriarchal father, she devotes all her time to work. Yet she can't deny her attraction to Gavin. When he begins pursuing her romantically, will she choose business or pleasure?
The plot of this rom com is focused on the pranks and competition between Priya and Gavin. It might appeal to readers who enjoyed TO HAVE AND TO HOAX by Martha Waters.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
The plot of this rom com is focused on the pranks and competition between Priya and Gavin. It might appeal to readers who enjoyed TO HAVE AND TO HOAX by Martha Waters.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
jakeftsgerald's review
4.0
I have seen some mixed reviews about this book, but I think it’s a solid debut from Suleena Briba. Two Houses follows Priya and Gavin, heirs to rival two art auction-houses in a sort of enemies-to-lovers cute story. They have known each other since kindergarten and have been competing ever since – until they realize that rivalry might not be the only thing they are feeling towards each other.
I liked their chemistry and banter, although at the beginning of the books their actions toward each other were a bit much, and the fact they understood each other’s world. At first, I was a little frustrated that Priya just seemed to accept her father’s favoritism over her brother just because she loved them both, but I’m glad we got to see a supportive family all throughout the book.
I definitely think you should give this one a try!
I received an e-Arc in exchange for an honest review. Thank you HARLEQUIN – Carina Press and Netgalley!
I liked their chemistry and banter, although at the beginning of the books their actions toward each other were a bit much, and the fact they understood each other’s world. At first, I was a little frustrated that Priya just seemed to accept her father’s favoritism over her brother just because she loved them both, but I’m glad we got to see a supportive family all throughout the book.
I definitely think you should give this one a try!
I received an e-Arc in exchange for an honest review. Thank you HARLEQUIN – Carina Press and Netgalley!
colorfulleo92's review
3.0
It was a cute romance and somewhat of a fun plot. But wasn't quite my kind of romance to get more then 3 stars. Enjoyable and a nice listen but nothing more
yourkindredreader's review
3.0
A charming romance book debut from Suleena Bibra!
This childhood rival to lovers book is a fun read. I adore the moments when Priya and Gavin are together. It’s fun to read how they eventually realize how much they have in common than their differences. I like the family dynamic in this story, especially with Priya’s case where familial loyalty, traditions, and seniority factor so much into how it built Priya’s character and her reasoning to break away from it – especially with her capabilities and hard work. It’s a very relatable theme.
Throughout the book, you’ll read about how much Priya “hates” Gavin, and yet can’t seem to stop herself commenting on his looks, character, and accolades. While I see it as a hint to her true feelings, it does feel like a significant amount.
Overall, I enjoyed this book with its delightful characters, swoony moments, and funny banter!
Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin – Carina Press, and the author for the e-ARC!
This childhood rival to lovers book is a fun read. I adore the moments when Priya and Gavin are together. It’s fun to read how they eventually realize how much they have in common than their differences. I like the family dynamic in this story, especially with Priya’s case where familial loyalty, traditions, and seniority factor so much into how it built Priya’s character and her reasoning to break away from it – especially with her capabilities and hard work. It’s a very relatable theme.
Throughout the book, you’ll read about how much Priya “hates” Gavin, and yet can’t seem to stop herself commenting on his looks, character, and accolades. While I see it as a hint to her true feelings, it does feel like a significant amount.
Overall, I enjoyed this book with its delightful characters, swoony moments, and funny banter!
Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin – Carina Press, and the author for the e-ARC!
anapplebookaday's review
5.0
The banter *makes* this book. It is such a fun read, a Romeo and Juliet retelling and rivals-to-lovers that had me literally smiling and laughing out loud at least once per chapter, minimum. You don’t need to know anything about the art world or Indian culture to love being dropped into them both in this book, the author does such a good job making it feel genuine and authentic and relatable regardless of your familiarity with either. Seriously 10/10, fun, refreshing, must-read, contemporary ro
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review
4.0
*I received a free copy of Two Houses. This has in no way influenced my voluntary review which is honest and unbiased.*
Oh my goodness, the ways I loved Priya and Gavin. Enemies to lovers, in a way for these two, because they grew up children of the bosses of two competing auction houses. And there had always been (un)healthy competition between them. From the first day of school up until now.
I loved their banter and their pranks, but also their art knowledge, their business knowledge, and their loyalty. Priya especially had to fight on all fronts, because her dad wanted the business to stay firmly in the niche he had created for it - not seeing how beneficial Priya's work was both to her and to the company overall.
The romance was absolutely delicious, I loved seeing Priya falling for Gavin, because she really, really didn't want to.
Oh my goodness, the ways I loved Priya and Gavin. Enemies to lovers, in a way for these two, because they grew up children of the bosses of two competing auction houses. And there had always been (un)healthy competition between them. From the first day of school up until now.
I loved their banter and their pranks, but also their art knowledge, their business knowledge, and their loyalty. Priya especially had to fight on all fronts, because her dad wanted the business to stay firmly in the niche he had created for it - not seeing how beneficial Priya's work was both to her and to the company overall.
The romance was absolutely delicious, I loved seeing Priya falling for Gavin, because she really, really didn't want to.
allibee's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
3 Chili Peppers
As someone who graduated with a degree in Art History, I'm extremely bias to this book because of all the art that was talked about and organized between the two competing houses. Plus, it's based in New York and a part of it in Long Island (where my parents grew up).
That said, this is an enemies to lovers trope that came to a screeching holt when Gavin makes a bet with Priya and if he wins, they go on a date. Priya has always had a crush on Gavin and they've known each other since elementary school but he's always been her sworn enemy and the two have pretty much competed since they left.
This book is cute. The chemistry was there for me but I really wish we got to know Gavin a bit more.
To be honest, I loved Priya's mom the most. She's an absolute boss and I want to be her friend. She loves her daughter and understands the racism and sexism of their industry and also between their culture and the industry. Priya has to go above and beyond to prove herself to her father, a potential client she's been trying to get for years and in her job. I related to her the most with this. Having to work your way up the hard way in corporate culture as a woman is exhausting and demanding. I genuinely loved reading and relating to this part of the novel.
Chili peppers are 3 bc it does get hot and steamy but not in grand detail as other spicy books I've read.
3 Chili Peppers
As someone who graduated with a degree in Art History, I'm extremely bias to this book because of all the art that was talked about and organized between the two competing houses. Plus, it's based in New York and a part of it in Long Island (where my parents grew up).
That said, this is an enemies to lovers trope that came to a screeching holt when Gavin makes a bet with Priya and if he wins, they go on a date. Priya has always had a crush on Gavin and they've known each other since elementary school but he's always been her sworn enemy and the two have pretty much competed since they left.
This book is cute. The chemistry was there for me but I really wish we got to know Gavin a bit more.
To be honest, I loved Priya's mom the most. She's an absolute boss and I want to be her friend. She loves her daughter and understands the racism and sexism of their industry and also between their culture and the industry. Priya has to go above and beyond to prove herself to her father, a potential client she's been trying to get for years and in her job. I related to her the most with this. Having to work your way up the hard way in corporate culture as a woman is exhausting and demanding. I genuinely loved reading and relating to this part of the novel.
Chili peppers are 3 bc it does get hot and steamy but not in grand detail as other spicy books I've read.