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deven_c's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, and Suicide
matmatmatty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I really liked the dynamic between the m in characters- coming from a religious immigrant community myself, I could completely understand Nikki's thinking and the way she acts, but could also see some of my family in Kulwinder and some of the widows.
This book gave me a lot to think about - from how our safe communities can become toxic, to how it's important to stand up to our ideals even if the world is against us.
Really loved this book and looking forward to reading more from this author!
Graphic: Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, and Death
Moderate: Violence, Racism, and Murder
Minor: Xenophobia and Sexism
sophiestasyna's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Moderate: Stalking, Child death, Suicide, Death of parent, and Murder
dani_reis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death, Sexism, Domestic abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Murder, Infidelity, Suicide, and Stalking
Minor: Rape and Adult/minor relationship
veereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
But that's the main issue here: the book tries to do too much. It's very difficult to keep a story lighthearted when there are such serious themes. And I don't think the author succeeded. Subplots are brought up just to be abandoned, a whole murder mystery is very easily solved, and the protagonist, who is stubborn to the point of being annoying, just lets go of arguments and ideologies on a whim.
Although I liked the reading experience, the half-baked feel of major plot points and themes affected the success of the storytelling and I can't justify giving a higher rating than 3 stars.
Moderate: Suicide
julialeigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Moderate: Child death, Suicide, Death, and Death of parent
felishacb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Kulwinder, the woman who hires Nikki, doesn't share the complete story. Many of these women do not read or write in English; their goal is to learn in the class.
And the students have their own ideas! After finding a book Nikki checked out as a joke, they start sharing erotic stories. They all end up having more fun than expected.
In the center of this story is a mystery of Kulwinder's daughter, a young woman who died under mysterious circumstances. Nikki commences sleuthing!
This was a fun read, and I would recommend to most.
CN: sex, suicide, violence, murder, discussion of honor killings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Suicide
scmiller's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Body shaming, Murder, Sexism, Bullying, Hate crime, Classism, Misogyny, and Child death
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, and Gaslighting
Minor: Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, Rape, Addiction, Alcohol, Biphobia, and Homophobia
shrayirene_fourhousesreview's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Suicide
linnielou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, and Suicide