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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
It was a really enjoyable read in my opinion. I’m all about the Second Chance trope and this book didn’t disappoint. It was the first book of Sajni Patel that I read and I must say that I loved her writing style, it was easy to understand and conveyed everything correctly.
I really liked Daniels character because I thought that he was just very well written. He didn’t intrude, he gave people their space but never left them alone. He would fight for them even if meant it would disadvantage or impact him.
I also really loved the friendship between the 4 girls + Brandy. Brandy is the type of friend and sister in law anyone would die to have, she was classy and caring at the same time and definitely not like her dad. With Friendships like this Preeti was never alone!
I felt the last 3 chapters were all over the place because of the constant day/ scene changes. I was just digesting and getting into a scene then suddenly the next scene came and I felt that it impacted my experience of reading because I couldn’t fully appreciate the scenes.
The last chapter has to be my favourite, it was the perfect happy ending and them with their family, friends and house they built, it was complete!✨
I’m going to read Liya’s story soon and I’m so excited.
I really liked Daniels character because I thought that he was just very well written. He didn’t intrude, he gave people their space but never left them alone. He would fight for them even if meant it would disadvantage or impact him.
I also really loved the friendship between the 4 girls + Brandy. Brandy is the type of friend and sister in law anyone would die to have, she was classy and caring at the same time and definitely not like her dad. With Friendships like this Preeti was never alone!
I felt the last 3 chapters were all over the place because of the constant day/ scene changes. I was just digesting and getting into a scene then suddenly the next scene came and I felt that it impacted my experience of reading because I couldn’t fully appreciate the scenes.
The last chapter has to be my favourite, it was the perfect happy ending and them with their family, friends and house they built, it was complete!✨
I’m going to read Liya’s story soon and I’m so excited.
The blurb for this book reeled me in, but I was absolutely floored by the story. Being in a mixed-race marriage with an Indian myself, this book hit home....big time. My husband's family may not have been active in the community but the author did such a great job of calling out the racism and how hard it was for Preeti to live with the guilt of what she had supposedly done. We all suffer with being "perfect" in the eyes of our families and communities at some point and time in our lives and following Preeti and Daniel as they navigate their own landmines was heartbreaking but also a celebration. I'm glad Preeti figured out what the path to her happiness, vile, nosy, busybody relatives be damned. Such a great book and one I highly recommend to anyone.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's not very often that a book touches on anxiety and specifically being touch averse. Usually, when a character is depicted as not being comfortable with people touching them it's in the context of having autism. It was so beautifully well done. In regards to the book as a whole I think I still prefer the first one. However, this book really moved me and I had some really important insights into myself while reading it. So it's still a five from me.
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just as cute as the first one, but if there is a limit to how much miscommunication can reasonably drive a plot, this found it by chapter 4.
I was thrilled to have the chance to read this book. Having not read the first book in the series, I was concerned I’d be lost but I was not at all. However, I am a fan of Sajni Patel after reading this book so I reserved the first book at my library and I’m looking forward to it!
This book is about Preeti and Daniel who broke up six years ago and have never recovered from that breakup. They find themselves sharing a friend’s apartment while they were both in need of temporary housing. Their breakup was due to their interracial relationship and their family’s inability to accept them. While this is a romance book, it does not shy away from difficult subjects and what people deal with in life including racism, classism, and the stigma around mental health issues. The author approaches these topics with care and understand and gives us a real portrayal of the difficulties the characters had navigating them. I appreciated that this was an #OwnVoices book and the view it gave me into Preetil’s family and culture. Additionally, Daniel’s grandparents were especially wonderful characters, and I loved their part in the couple’s life. Overall, I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Sajni Patel!
Thank you NetGalley and ForeverPublishing for the opportunity to read and review this advanced reader copy.
Email: [email protected]
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This book is about Preeti and Daniel who broke up six years ago and have never recovered from that breakup. They find themselves sharing a friend’s apartment while they were both in need of temporary housing. Their breakup was due to their interracial relationship and their family’s inability to accept them. While this is a romance book, it does not shy away from difficult subjects and what people deal with in life including racism, classism, and the stigma around mental health issues. The author approaches these topics with care and understand and gives us a real portrayal of the difficulties the characters had navigating them. I appreciated that this was an #OwnVoices book and the view it gave me into Preetil’s family and culture. Additionally, Daniel’s grandparents were especially wonderful characters, and I loved their part in the couple’s life. Overall, I truly enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Sajni Patel!
Thank you NetGalley and ForeverPublishing for the opportunity to read and review this advanced reader copy.
Email: [email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/dani.reads.too.much/
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4725184-daniela-arena
I find that I get more and more tired of the trope of "our problems would be solved if we had a five minute conversation, but let's stretch out our miscommunication for an entire book." It's exhausting, and I find myself skimming to get to the part where they actually have the conversation.
Just ok with pacing and plot. I'm super weary of the millionaire trope. He's a great guy who just happens to be loaded...yeah, ok cool. Guess I'm looking more for relatability than total escapism.
Also the chemistry was sweet but I thought at the same time it was more cheesy than most books of this type.
But stars for tackling colorism/racism in the Indian community and the stigma of medical providers facing mental health challenges.
Also the chemistry was sweet but I thought at the same time it was more cheesy than most books of this type.
But stars for tackling colorism/racism in the Indian community and the stigma of medical providers facing mental health challenges.
I really enjoyed this story, it’s so much more than just a romance! The book explores some heavy topics including racism, cultural shame, duty to family versus honoring self. It still wasn’t super angsty, flowed well, and I at least was really rooting for the characters.
I was especially rooting for Preeti! I really felt for her being stuck between family and true love. She took on the weight of the world appeasing other people while dismissing her own desires. It was really relatable and I enjoyed her journey to standing up for herself and in turn becoming her best self. I adored Daniel!! He didn’t care what the world had to say, Preeti was the one for him! He was willing to risk it all, culture and wealth be damned! The way he calmed her, protected her, stood by her.. Daniel’s book bae award worthy!
I was especially rooting for Preeti! I really felt for her being stuck between family and true love. She took on the weight of the world appeasing other people while dismissing her own desires. It was really relatable and I enjoyed her journey to standing up for herself and in turn becoming her best self. I adored Daniel!! He didn’t care what the world had to say, Preeti was the one for him! He was willing to risk it all, culture and wealth be damned! The way he calmed her, protected her, stood by her.. Daniel’s book bae award worthy!