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challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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
4.0
I still loved this book, but I do think that it was one of my least favorite of the series. This could be because I personally don't enjoy age-gap romances, and while it works fairly well in this story most of the time, there are still quite a few areas where it is apparent how different their ages make them.
However, I was happy to see Naina - who I'd previously disliked - become a fully developed and deep character who I felt for and resonated with. I also loved the causes that the characters worked toward in the book. Causes that they saw a real need to address and that they didn't abandon when things got hard.
I also loved the unexpected side story involving Esha and Sid, that was so exciting to see, and I was glad that we got to see Esha grow into someone she really wanted to be and past what others thought of her.
However, I was happy to see Naina - who I'd previously disliked - become a fully developed and deep character who I felt for and resonated with. I also loved the causes that the characters worked toward in the book. Causes that they saw a real need to address and that they didn't abandon when things got hard.
I also loved the unexpected side story involving Esha and Sid, that was so exciting to see, and I was glad that we got to see Esha grow into someone she really wanted to be and past what others thought of her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual content, Confinement, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Pregnancy
The death occurred outside of this story, but is relevant to character's backgrounds and is discussed. One of the parents, I think without fully realizing it, is emotionally abusive and constantly body shaming her child. Pregnancy relates just to a periodically appearing side character.
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