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teakanimo's review against another edition
2.0
I generally love the author's work and will keep reading everything she puts out, but I couldn't get past two things-- the philanthropy realm/ lack of male mc's dealing with his privilege/ wealth was hard to ignore in this book and I really hated how the author described the employee who the love interests were helping--it felt really condescending and the author could have used sensitivity readers regarding mental health/disability. Also cramming two love stories in one book has me a bit confused months later (but still upset about the second main issue for me obvs).
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism
angelfireeast24's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
5.0
Masterful ending to the series. I was little worried how I would like Naina as romantic lead when I didn't like her in the last book. But she was beautifully fleshed out in this book and I fell in love with flawed damaged heroine. I don't know how anyone can dislike her. Maybe if they don't understand how abuse can effect a child into adulthood. How it can effect relationships and the need to push people away to protect yourself. But I found her very human. Vansh made for dashing leading man. As someone with a learning disability I really liked the angle of his learning disability and how it effected his relationships and interaction with the world. You are always self conscious of it and family reactions play a huge part. I found the subplot romance so interesting I wish we got a whole book telling their story. There was a few times I felt like Rajas sounded out of character given the previous characterizations in other books. But if you stick with the story all is explained. The ending felt a little rushed but I forgive that because the book was so good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Child abuse
ehmannky's review
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
4.0
A really lovely end to the Rajes series. Out of all four of these books, I think this one is the least grounded in Austen (it truly is a loose, loose adaptation), but it's really cute and fun. Vansh is by far my favorite of the siblings. I loved that the dynamic was gender-flipped, though I wish there had been more of a Vansh and Naina having been friends before they got romantically tangled (but I guess given that Naina was in her whole mess of a relationship with his brother, I get why it's written this way. I think this is the funniest of the series, with Vansh getting most of the best lines.
Personally felt like the Esha - Sid B-plot should have been a novella or, like, an extra at the end of the book (I think just having them get together and have a bunch of hints would have been a stronger Jane Fairfax - Frank Churchill vibes that Dev was going for with them), but other than that, a fun ride.
Personally felt like the Esha - Sid B-plot should have been a novella or, like, an extra at the end of the book (I think just having them get together and have a bunch of hints would have been a stronger Jane Fairfax - Frank Churchill vibes that Dev was going for with them), but other than that, a fun ride.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Ableism and Physical abuse
purplepenning's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit
Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, Death of parent, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Mental illness, Misogyny, Alcohol, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexism
Minor: Colonisation, Drug abuse, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Pregnancy
utopiastateofmind's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
TW: ableist comment, parental abuse
To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Emma. But when I saw that The Emma Project is a gender bent Emma, I was intrigued. Connected to the other Rajes stories, The Emma Project deals with expectations and (mis)conceptions. It's about having to confront some truths about ourselves and figuring out if we are motivated to look closer. While I think it's best if read with the others in the series, you can definitely read without (even though this book seems to have a close connection to the previous one especially).
Dual POV, The Emma Project allows us to see the accusations and miscommunications. How someone can sometimes see so clearly the pieces of ourselves we hide. But also how they can be distracted by their impressions of us. It took me a bit of time to get into Naina and Vansh as main characters. And Dev does not shy away from flawed, complex, or characters who make mistakes.
TW: ableist comment, parental abuse
To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Emma. But when I saw that The Emma Project is a gender bent Emma, I was intrigued. Connected to the other Rajes stories, The Emma Project deals with expectations and (mis)conceptions. It's about having to confront some truths about ourselves and figuring out if we are motivated to look closer. While I think it's best if read with the others in the series, you can definitely read without (even though this book seems to have a close connection to the previous one especially).
Dual POV, The Emma Project allows us to see the accusations and miscommunications. How someone can sometimes see so clearly the pieces of ourselves we hide. But also how they can be distracted by their impressions of us. It took me a bit of time to get into Naina and Vansh as main characters. And Dev does not shy away from flawed, complex, or characters who make mistakes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Fatphobia
Minor: Ableism
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