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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Preeti Patel is on track for getting her life in order. She's finishing up her final months of residency, looking for a job, and on the verge of announcing an arranged engagement to a man who checks all her family's boxes. But Preeti's anxiety has never been worse and she can't bear to be touched by the man she's supposed to spend the rest of her life with. And her most pressing problem is that her living arrangements have fallen through and she has days to find somewhere else to live or else she will have to move back in with her parents.
So when a friend who moved out of town offers up her old apartment as a stop-gap for a couple months. One small problem. The same friend also offered up the apartment to another friend, Preeti's ex-boyfriend Daniel, who Preeti never got over, the boyfriend who would never be accepted by her community and whose family would never accept her.
This book was so fun and had so much to love! The one who got away, family conflict, social conflict, frank discussion about mental health. I received the audiobook version of this book and the narrator was engaging. I definitely recommend this book.
So when a friend who moved out of town offers up her old apartment as a stop-gap for a couple months. One small problem. The same friend also offered up the apartment to another friend, Preeti's ex-boyfriend Daniel, who Preeti never got over, the boyfriend who would never be accepted by her community and whose family would never accept her.
This book was so fun and had so much to love! The one who got away, family conflict, social conflict, frank discussion about mental health. I received the audiobook version of this book and the narrator was engaging. I definitely recommend this book.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
AMAZING literally the first time I have ever willingly approached an exes to lovers book and then enjoyed it!! also probably one of the only times I think the proposal at the end works without feeling like an unnecessary 3 years later... but NO it worked very well
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
I loved Trouble with Hating You! ! So learning that there was going to be a second book, I was super excited! I thankfully received an ARC from NetGalley!
I’m not too sure if my mind was too caught up with my love for the last book that I was expecting the same thing with this book and it wasn’t. That’s not a bad thing thoo because it was still enjoyable! This book was definitely a read that I enjoyed!I think that the dynamics were definitely interesting and I really love the relationship that Preeti had with her parents. I also liked her relationship with Daniel, although I really would’ve like to experience their past relationship to kind of delve into their connection a bit more. Because honestly it felt like a new relationship that claims of a second chance in a sense.
I really wished that I could’ve loved Daniel the way that I loved Jay( he is my husband❤️) but he just didn’t hit the same way which was definitely different! But either way I liked him and the love that he had for Preeti even after 6 years. I also absolutely loved Preeti’s relationship with Daniel’s grandparents and sister! It was so nice and refreshing that at least she had some people that were related to him and liked her.
The topics of mental health, and racism was greatly written.Overall, the books writing was great and it had great dialogue. Although there was some draw backs, I still enjoyed this book and would give it a 4.25! I would also definitely recommend you reading it! Preorder it!
It comes out September 16,2021!
I’m not too sure if my mind was too caught up with my love for the last book that I was expecting the same thing with this book and it wasn’t. That’s not a bad thing thoo because it was still enjoyable! This book was definitely a read that I enjoyed!I think that the dynamics were definitely interesting and I really love the relationship that Preeti had with her parents. I also liked her relationship with Daniel, although I really would’ve like to experience their past relationship to kind of delve into their connection a bit more. Because honestly it felt like a new relationship that claims of a second chance in a sense.
I really wished that I could’ve loved Daniel the way that I loved Jay( he is my husband❤️) but he just didn’t hit the same way which was definitely different! But either way I liked him and the love that he had for Preeti even after 6 years. I also absolutely loved Preeti’s relationship with Daniel’s grandparents and sister! It was so nice and refreshing that at least she had some people that were related to him and liked her.
The topics of mental health, and racism was greatly written.Overall, the books writing was great and it had great dialogue. Although there was some draw backs, I still enjoyed this book and would give it a 4.25! I would also definitely recommend you reading it! Preorder it!
It comes out September 16,2021!
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
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:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
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
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
There are so many layers to this book. First of all, it's a lovely romance -- it's a second-chance story, it's got the roommates trope (love!) and Daniel, the male lead character, is massively likable.
But it's more than just a romance -- it's a story about family, about loving your partner where they're at, about mental health and about being yourself. I didn't read the first book in this series before grabbing this one, but I'll definitely go back and read it now!
But it's more than just a romance -- it's a story about family, about loving your partner where they're at, about mental health and about being yourself. I didn't read the first book in this series before grabbing this one, but I'll definitely go back and read it now!
This story is cute. Closed-door, second chance romance. With a mixed race couple, it’s a unique perspective on relationships and social dynamics that couples can encounter.
This book has a lot of emotion/drama. It felt a little over the top at times, but overall I think the story worked well and came together nicely.
This book has a lot of emotion/drama. It felt a little over the top at times, but overall I think the story worked well and came together nicely.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lost half a star for the scene where she caresses him *through the shower curtain* for an extended period of time and it’s meant to be sexy. Ugh. Ick. Nope.
But I did completely relate to the way he could calm her anxiety just with a presence and a touch - I am lucky enough to have that kind of a person in my life and I knew exactly how she was feeling as she was able to breathe easier when he was there.
But I did completely relate to the way he could calm her anxiety just with a presence and a touch - I am lucky enough to have that kind of a person in my life and I knew exactly how she was feeling as she was able to breathe easier when he was there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content