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rrubin97's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Solid easy to read rom com
Tw: ptsd
Tw: ptsd
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
chambersaurusrx's review
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
4.25
Sara Desai's books just keep getting better! I loved the characters in this book, especially Zara.
This book had a perfect mix of funny, emotional, sweet, and steamy moments in it! Watching these two overcome their issues to be open to love was a little frustrating at times, but overall very well done. Some of the scenes were kinda absurd and hilarious, and I loved it! Can't wait for more from this series!!!
This book had a perfect mix of funny, emotional, sweet, and steamy moments in it! Watching these two overcome their issues to be open to love was a little frustrating at times, but overall very well done. Some of the scenes were kinda absurd and hilarious, and I loved it! Can't wait for more from this series!!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Drug use, and Panic attacks/disorders
alyssancoon's review against another edition
funny
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
Again, very good, but not quite as good as the other 2.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
valeria_gzz's review
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? No
4.5
4,5 I’m taking away .25 because I thought Jay was too possessive in the beginning but it went away so once again just .25. I’m taking another .25 away though because I feel like Sara Desai reused some of the problems in the previous books for this one.
There were lots of moments that made me blush and made me want to close the book/hide my face with the book (in a “AH THATS SO CUTE” and “SWOON” kind of way). I liked Jay, and honestly Zara was not annoying at all, my pick is still Liam though I’m kinda bummed they weren’t in this besides being mentioned.I was SO GLAD when part of the storyline didn’t involve Jay and his dad meeting and his dad apologizing and Jay forgiving him because that would’ve been dumb.
Also I don’t want to be THAT person but I’m starting to think Sara Desai has mommy issues.
I thought the celebrity loving bits were funny and relatable to me. I loved how Jay and Zara complement each other and that Zara makes Jay feel comfortable enough to not have to be the one ‘in charge’, thought that was very sweet. Oh, and Jay basically doing damage control before Zara runs into anyone/anything was funny and adorable too.
There were lots of moments that made me blush and made me want to close the book/hide my face with the book (in a “AH THATS SO CUTE” and “SWOON” kind of way). I liked Jay, and honestly Zara was not annoying at all, my pick is still Liam though I’m kinda bummed they weren’t in this besides being mentioned.
Also I don’t want to be THAT person but I’m starting to think Sara Desai has mommy issues.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Cancer, Car accident, Drug use, Grief, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Addiction
utopiastateofmind's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
I fell in love with the concept of The Singles Table immediately. There's this delightful, electric, almost sizzling chemistry and tension from the beginning. How it seems, on paper, that Zara and Jay couldn't be more opposite. Their push and pull dynamic is sure to cause sparks - but maybe not all good? In The Singles Table we are able to see through both perspectives. While that normally makes it much easier to fall in love with the characters, it took me until about 50% to love Jay.
At the beginning, he was standoffish and guarded. Only through getting to know Jay, did I realize what he was hiding behind his defenses. He doesn't like to be vulnerable - although who does? - but because of that, we see, at the beginning, only their differences. However, as you continue to read, you'll get to know Jay and see his own sense of vulnerability. Zara, on the other hand, was an instant win. She's passionate, almost like a whirlwind, and say hello to denial!
I fell in love with the concept of The Singles Table immediately. There's this delightful, electric, almost sizzling chemistry and tension from the beginning. How it seems, on paper, that Zara and Jay couldn't be more opposite. Their push and pull dynamic is sure to cause sparks - but maybe not all good? In The Singles Table we are able to see through both perspectives. While that normally makes it much easier to fall in love with the characters, it took me until about 50% to love Jay.
At the beginning, he was standoffish and guarded. Only through getting to know Jay, did I realize what he was hiding behind his defenses. He doesn't like to be vulnerable - although who does? - but because of that, we see, at the beginning, only their differences. However, as you continue to read, you'll get to know Jay and see his own sense of vulnerability. Zara, on the other hand, was an instant win. She's passionate, almost like a whirlwind, and say hello to denial!
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
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