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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is exactly what I look for in a romance! The chemistry between the characters was the driving force that kept me reading but the other plot lines were still intriguing. I enjoyed reading about Preeti's medical career and I found the stories of the main characters' family and cultural backgrounds well-done and equally interesting. Patel truly struck the perfect balance with this book! Reading it felt a lot like the YA romances I read in middle and high school in that I got butterflies on behalf of the characters and was truly giggling at times. While of course I love a good sex scene, I also appreciated the style of fade-to-black in this book as it felt right for the vibe of the novel and definitely didn't take away from the chemistry between the characters. My only complaint is that the writing was sometimes a little too explicit in the sense that I wish there was more figurative language instead of just telling me what's going on, but that fades into the background once I get engrossed in the plot... which always happened quickly when I sat down to read!
I had so much fun reading this book. This is the second book in the The Trouble With Hating You series. This focuses on Liya’s friend Preeti and her love life. It has the roommate trope which I’m a huge fan of. There are so many important topics in this book other than the romance such as racism,mental health stigma etc. I thought the author did a good job trying to bring that to the forefront along with the romance.
The story moves at a slow but steady pace but there are a lot of developments as the story progresses. The word building is crisp and good. There is a lot of angst as well as emotional turmoil within the two main characters and that is brought out beautifully in the story. I was able to empathise with the characters on certain aspects. As an Indian,I found several things relatable in this book. This was a good second book in the series and I can’t wait to see whose story comes up next.
The story moves at a slow but steady pace but there are a lot of developments as the story progresses. The word building is crisp and good. There is a lot of angst as well as emotional turmoil within the two main characters and that is brought out beautifully in the story. I was able to empathise with the characters on certain aspects. As an Indian,I found several things relatable in this book. This was a good second book in the series and I can’t wait to see whose story comes up next.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
emotional
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
Medical resident Preeti is considering an arranged marriage when her ex, Daniel, comes back into her life. The spark between them is still there, but so is their reason for breaking up. Certain family members aren't shy in voicing their objections to the mixed-race relationship. Given their different backgrounds, is their love really worth fighting for?
Preeti and Daniel have a complicated relationship. Apart from their families, they're perfect for each other. But certain family members are toxic, and that plays into Preeti's anxiety. Thankfully, Daniel is strong, understanding, and devoted to her. These are beautifully developed characters who work hard for their HEA.
TW: fetal demise of a patient.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Preeti and Daniel have a complicated relationship. Apart from their families, they're perfect for each other. But certain family members are toxic, and that plays into Preeti's anxiety. Thankfully, Daniel is strong, understanding, and devoted to her. These are beautifully developed characters who work hard for their HEA.
TW: fetal demise of a patient.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Really no part of this book made me feel any sort of emotion except bored because this book was incredibly long for the lack of plot that it possesses. The singular plot point is dragged out insanely, and the character growth happens in the span of a chapter it seemed. Beyond that, I have also no connections to any character, even the main female lead despite sharing ethnicity. It's quite disappointing overall.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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