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jsingh's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.0
Ms. Joshi is a strong writer. I would've loved to read snippets of Malik and Nimmi's conversations sprinkled throughout as I believe it would have tied the book together. Their emotional bond is murky and readers are left wondering why they like each other. (At least, I was).
Other than that, the plot and characters were great! Ms. Joshi spoils us with colorful descriptions of food, herbs, jewelry, cosmetics, and silk. They are so beautiful!
Other than that, the plot and characters were great! Ms. Joshi spoils us with colorful descriptions of food, herbs, jewelry, cosmetics, and silk. They are so beautiful!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Sexual content
kimveach's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
4.25
This is a sequel to The Henna Artist. And while you could read it as a stand-alone story, it's much better if you've read the first. I loved that this sequel was a decade later.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Infertility
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