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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
Audiobook Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5’s
Thank you to @prhaudio and the author @nkumarwrites for the #gifted audiobook.
After loving Say You’ll Be Mine, I had high hopes for Flirting With Disaster, and it did not disappoint! This book was such a sweet, satisfying read, filled with all the best second-chance romance elements—estranged spouses, an accidental marriage, and a hurricane forcing them back under the same roof. The Sweet Home Alabama vibes were strong in the best way possible!
The characters were a huge highlight for me—I adored their quirks and the way their relationship unfolded. Kumar perfectly balances emotional depth with lighthearted, heartwarming moments, making this a truly engaging read.
The audiobook was just as fantastic, with Soneela Nankani delivering an incredible performance. She brought the characters to life beautifully, making it even more immersive. If you love second-chance romance with a touch of forced proximity and Southern charm, this one is a must-read!
Quote: “You’re my home, Meena. Out of all the places I’ve lived, I’ve only ever felt at home with you.”
Thank you to @prhaudio and the author @nkumarwrites for the #gifted audiobook.
After loving Say You’ll Be Mine, I had high hopes for Flirting With Disaster, and it did not disappoint! This book was such a sweet, satisfying read, filled with all the best second-chance romance elements—estranged spouses, an accidental marriage, and a hurricane forcing them back under the same roof. The Sweet Home Alabama vibes were strong in the best way possible!
The characters were a huge highlight for me—I adored their quirks and the way their relationship unfolded. Kumar perfectly balances emotional depth with lighthearted, heartwarming moments, making this a truly engaging read.
The audiobook was just as fantastic, with Soneela Nankani delivering an incredible performance. She brought the characters to life beautifully, making it even more immersive. If you love second-chance romance with a touch of forced proximity and Southern charm, this one is a must-read!
Quote: “You’re my home, Meena. Out of all the places I’ve lived, I’ve only ever felt at home with you.”
This didn't work for me- more than anything it was the language. I suspect it's over edited? No space to allow the reader to interpret/get anywhere with their own thoughts. Hard to explain.
Meena's life is going exactly as she's always planned. She's a high power lawyer, living and working in DC. She has a partner who understands her goals and supports her, plus they plan to run for office together. All her life plans are falling into place. There's just one hurdle, her husband Nikhil. She hasn't seen him in years, but until he signs the divorce papers, she can't move forward with her life. She decides to confront him face to face and get the papers signed no matter what. Mother Nature has other plans. Now she is stuck with her "ex" during a severe hurricane, in the home they lived in together. Old memories, hurts, and feelings are all brought back and causing conflict between logic and emotions.
This book was so different from the usual second chance rom-coms. There was so much emotion and internal turmoil involved. Meena and Nikheel's relationship was complex. I understood Meena's struggle to follow her heart and yet want to make a logical decision. The relationship with her sister and parents, while not touched on too much, was so understandable as a South Asian. The pressure to not repeat mistakes and gain approval sometimes becomes one's identity, and it's hard to differentiate between the real you and the person who wants to please everyone. I think this book will really resonate with a lot of immigrant children. It was not mentioned a lot in the story, but the weight of it was felt throughout. I really appreciated the author's take on this struggle.
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing-Ballentine for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This book was so different from the usual second chance rom-coms. There was so much emotion and internal turmoil involved. Meena and Nikheel's relationship was complex. I understood Meena's struggle to follow her heart and yet want to make a logical decision. The relationship with her sister and parents, while not touched on too much, was so understandable as a South Asian. The pressure to not repeat mistakes and gain approval sometimes becomes one's identity, and it's hard to differentiate between the real you and the person who wants to please everyone. I think this book will really resonate with a lot of immigrant children. It was not mentioned a lot in the story, but the weight of it was felt throughout. I really appreciated the author's take on this struggle.
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing-Ballentine for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Lack of communication trope was annoying but Nikhil hit
Nahhhh this is so cute. A sweet home Alabama inspired book. Charmed!!
Haven't really been able to get into a romance novel written by a South Asian diaspora writer before this one, I quite liked this.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No