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lenavejar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Medical content
mags83509's review
emotional
- 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
5.0
This book absolutely gutted me- like all my emotions were scooped out over the course of my read. I definitely cried multiple times. Age gap romances are not usually my thing, so even though I loved the first three books in the series, this has sat on my to read list for awhile. I needn’t have worried- it was a fantastic read. It was great to see Naina and Vansh’s story and I loved the secondary love story too. Naina and Vansh were such perfect foils of each other, and what a power couple by the end! The book also had some really interesting discussions around privilege. Overall wonderful (if gut-wrenching) book and lovely series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
thepassivebookworm's review against another edition
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Mental illness
sytaylor's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Vomit and Domestic abuse
taibreakfast's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Another home run! This series is 4 for 4! Love all the characters, and the author did a good job of making this about the lovebirds while also giving closure for the series.
Appreciated we got Isha's love story as well. Gave us a break from the Emma adaptation, which is a Jane Austen story that I've grown to enjoy more but is admittedly not my favorite.
I thought all themes were treated respectfully. I was mildly surprised we didn't dig into a couple of things, likeVansh's mild eating disorder and the hint that Naina's father broke her arm as a child but that Naina has blocked this out ; they were treated more like IYKYK. But I guess not everything needs to be so spelled out!
Appreciated we got Isha's love story as well. Gave us a break from the Emma adaptation, which is a Jane Austen story that I've grown to enjoy more but is admittedly not my favorite.
I thought all themes were treated respectfully. I was mildly surprised we didn't dig into a couple of things, like
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, and Body shaming
raekit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not my favorite of the Sonali Dev retellings but still solid.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
margaretsd15's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
bookswithsoumi's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Vomit
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Sexism, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Minor: Sexual assault
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
_bookally_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Another book in the beautiful Rajes series. This one follows Vansh, the youngest of the Rajes and Naina, who is Yash's (Vanshs brother) ex. The dramas and sneaking ensues.
Sadly in this book I did not connect with the characters quite like I did the previous books in there series but there still were many aspects i liked. Like Dev's other books in the series this one ties together many different subjects, tones and dynamics.
Like the previous books there is a mixture of dark yet also funny and lighthearted undertones. It touches on serious subjects such as domestic violence and toxic relationships but also showcases journeys of self discovery, healing and learning to grow and keep healthy relationships. Like the rest of the Raje series the family as a whole does play a large role in this book and I think we are also setting up for Eshas book in this one.
I liked the challenge's both Vansh and Naina faced within themselves and together, I also enjoyed the age gap in this one and also the character growth with these two was awesome! Although not my favourite in the series I would definitely still recommend it and I will carry on with the series because to me now it gives me such a comfort to delve back in to Raje family with each read.
Sadly in this book I did not connect with the characters quite like I did the previous books in there series but there still were many aspects i liked. Like Dev's other books in the series this one ties together many different subjects, tones and dynamics.
Like the previous books there is a mixture of dark yet also funny and lighthearted undertones. It touches on serious subjects such as domestic violence and toxic relationships but also showcases journeys of self discovery, healing and learning to grow and keep healthy relationships. Like the rest of the Raje series the family as a whole does play a large role in this book and I think we are also setting up for Eshas book in this one.
I liked the challenge's both Vansh and Naina faced within themselves and together, I also enjoyed the age gap in this one and also the character growth with these two was awesome! Although not my favourite in the series I would definitely still recommend it and I will carry on with the series because to me now it gives me such a comfort to delve back in to Raje family with each read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship