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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Typical young adult novel, cringy decisions are made by all parties and then things are wrapped up pretty easily with some apologies. But very cute.
This was a very cute, fun read. I read it in one sitting. Twinkle is a likeable character, who has flaws and an extreme love for those close to her. She is someone I could see myself being friends with in high school. The relationships between the characters felt real, with the ups and downs. Overall, I really enjoyed this book.
This book feels like it was written by an awkward teen for an awkward teen, which was fun, but different than the other two books by Sandhya I've read and loved. It was told through emails and diary entries mostly, which was an interesting format, though not my favorite. I enjoyed that it took place in Colorado Springs and that Twinkle learns to stand up for herself and what she deserves in a friendship - maybe those friendship tensions are what made the awkwardness so palpable? Having attended three high schools and having to make new friends every year, the growing pains of high school friendships perhaps feel too real still in my mind 15 years later. I know poor communication is a common trope in both YA and romance novels, but as a trope it really seemed to bother me in this one. I enjoyed this book, but it was definitely mediocre relative to her other two in my opinion.
hopeful
lighthearted
2.5 stars
I enjoyed it for the easy read it was (and in reality, for every character *but* Twinkle), but I think Sandhya made it a little too similar to when Dimple met Rishi? It felt like the same components/events happening in a way that fit the new characters/their talents. Who knows? Maybe this is her recipe for success. However, for me, the similarities were too much *not* to spend most of the novel comparing the two.
Also Twinkle was hard to swallow. I get what the author was trying to do with her arc, but for me, Twinkle is the type of person that I can't stomach. Self-righteous and holier than thou complex? Count me out.
However, the highlight of the novel for me was definitely the Skid/Sahil/Aaron friendship. Let's rewrite the book and only talk about those three. ok, thanks.
I enjoyed it for the easy read it was (and in reality, for every character *but* Twinkle), but I think Sandhya made it a little too similar to when Dimple met Rishi? It felt like the same components/events happening in a way that fit the new characters/their talents. Who knows? Maybe this is her recipe for success. However, for me, the similarities were too much *not* to spend most of the novel comparing the two.
Also Twinkle was hard to swallow. I get what the author was trying to do with her arc, but for me, Twinkle is the type of person that I can't stomach. Self-righteous and holier than thou complex? Count me out.
However, the highlight of the novel for me was definitely the Skid/Sahil/Aaron friendship. Let's rewrite the book and only talk about those three. ok, thanks.
Abi bought this book for me so I’ll always love it but it wasn’t a good book Bc TWINKLE GET ON MY VERY LAST NERVE. Thank you and goodnight
Wow, I love Sandhya Menon. She writes girls with a passion and who have a voice. I was a tad sad after getting so much of the guy’s thoughts in WDMR, that it was weird to not know as much from Sahil. Sahil was so sweet, kind, funny, and geeky. Twinkle and Sahil were a perfect fit and it was sweet to see the time it took for Twinkle to realized her own feelings and what happens when you realize you may get what you want, with boys but mostly with your passion.
October 17, 2017: Dammit, why does this book have to have such a beautiful cover?
July 11, 2017: Oh good, a story about a relationship starting on a foundation of lies. I'm sure this'll be as healthy as Dimple physically abusing Rishi and Menon deciding to portray that as empowering. This'll certainly be handled with care and not horribly (and I hate using this word) problematic.
Also: Twinkle? Really? I think Dimple is a cute name but what hippy-dippy parent would name their kid Twinkle? Is this just a thing in Indian culture where their sons get Indian names and daughters get random, cutesy English words that I just don't know about? You'd think that Menon would mention that in When Dimple Met Rishi, but that would require Menon to explain a goddamn thing about Indian culture. I should just educate myself myself.
This isn't your My Little Pony Fan Fiction this the name of your protagonist.
July 11, 2017: Oh good, a story about a relationship starting on a foundation of lies. I'm sure this'll be as healthy as Dimple physically abusing Rishi and Menon deciding to portray that as empowering. This'll certainly be handled with care and not horribly (and I hate using this word) problematic.
Also: Twinkle? Really? I think Dimple is a cute name but what hippy-dippy parent would name their kid Twinkle? Is this just a thing in Indian culture where their sons get Indian names and daughters get random, cutesy English words that I just don't know about? You'd think that Menon would mention that in When Dimple Met Rishi, but that would require Menon to explain a goddamn thing about Indian culture. I should just educate myself myself.
This isn't your My Little Pony Fan Fiction this the name of your protagonist.
“From Twinkle With Love" is the story of Twinkle, an aspiring filmmaker, who is facing issues with her best friend, some potential love interests, and her first shot at directing a movie for the end of the school year.
Being completely honest, this book wasn’t for me. It reads for a younger audience, with Twinkle's feelings being more resonant of a middle-grade novel. I suppose there’s nothing wrong with that, but I think many YA fans will feel the same way, wishing that Twinkle felt a lot more like a 16-year-old.
I had a hard time rooting for Twinkle because she was quite repetitive in her feelings and her biggest passion (film-making) was not as prominent in the story as I had hoped it would be. Yes, she name-drops some famous female filmmakers (the book is written like a journal, with Twinkle addressing women like Sofia Coppola and Jane Campion), but her love of movies doesn't shine through. She doesn't talk about why she loves movies...she doesn't even talk about her favorite movies! How do I believe this essential part of her personality if it isn’t present?
I felt the same way about [b:When Dimple Met Rishi|28458598|When Dimple Met Rishi|Sandhya Menon|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1475687488s/28458598.jpg|48593860]. Dimple wants to be an app developer. She actually attends a camp to help her further her future career and then they NEVER TALK ABOUT THE APP DEVELOPMENT. I know that the romance is supposed to be the focal point, but I’ve read plenty of books where the MCs still had their passions play a larger part of the story.
I know that many teens will enjoy this book and find something to relate to. Feeling less-than, worrying about losing your best friend to the popular crowd, being unsure of romantic feelings, familial issues, and struggling with self-confidence (having both too little or too much) are all prominent features in this book.
I wish I could be one of Menon's many fans, but I just don't think her writing is for me.
I received an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Being completely honest, this book wasn’t for me. It reads for a younger audience, with Twinkle's feelings being more resonant of a middle-grade novel. I suppose there’s nothing wrong with that, but I think many YA fans will feel the same way, wishing that Twinkle felt a lot more like a 16-year-old.
I had a hard time rooting for Twinkle because she was quite repetitive in her feelings and her biggest passion (film-making) was not as prominent in the story as I had hoped it would be. Yes, she name-drops some famous female filmmakers (the book is written like a journal, with Twinkle addressing women like Sofia Coppola and Jane Campion), but her love of movies doesn't shine through. She doesn't talk about why she loves movies...she doesn't even talk about her favorite movies! How do I believe this essential part of her personality if it isn’t present?
I felt the same way about [b:When Dimple Met Rishi|28458598|When Dimple Met Rishi|Sandhya Menon|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1475687488s/28458598.jpg|48593860]. Dimple wants to be an app developer. She actually attends a camp to help her further her future career and then they NEVER TALK ABOUT THE APP DEVELOPMENT. I know that the romance is supposed to be the focal point, but I’ve read plenty of books where the MCs still had their passions play a larger part of the story.
I know that many teens will enjoy this book and find something to relate to. Feeling less-than, worrying about losing your best friend to the popular crowd, being unsure of romantic feelings, familial issues, and struggling with self-confidence (having both too little or too much) are all prominent features in this book.
I wish I could be one of Menon's many fans, but I just don't think her writing is for me.
I received an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.