jennp28's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Sexual content
thefatpaperback's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Classism, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual content
renaaa_'s review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, and Medical content
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Classism
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.25
This was a pretty down-to-earth romance. I liked that this was about repairing an old love, which I feel like I don't see that much in romance. I also liked how the third act conflict wasn't annoying and was more about the leads working together as a team to resolve a conflict, rather than miscommunicating and fighting. The male romantic lead felt a little too perfect. I think the author forgot to give him a flaw of any significance, other than maybe jumping to conclusions. In any case, gave me nice feelings. Would recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Miscarriage, Medical content, Mental illness, Ableism, Bullying, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, Vomit, Alcohol, Cancer, and Infertility
romantic rejection, saneismaryn_back's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
I thought this story was so sweet! My only issue was that I felt like we didn’t hear a lot from/ about Daniel. I loved Preeti’s perspective, but felt like this could have used a couple chapters from Daniel’s POV.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Sexual content
megloveswords12's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Medical trauma, and Racism
Minor: Sexual content
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
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
4.75
This was an amazing book. I loved getting more time with Preeti. After reading The Trouble with Hating You I was expecting a dual narrator experience and at first I was disappointed, but I ended up loving the voice in this one.
Own Voices books are my new favorite romance. Patel writes this so well as she infuses her culture into her books. I love learning the culture while becoming engrossed in the story.
Preeti's story was so relatable for me on some levels. I'm not Indian, but I did grow up in a very conservative background that often had judgemental people. I loved watching Preeti become stronger and more willing to stand up for herself.
I really appreciated the anxiety awareness in this book. This could be a trigger for some, but for me it made me feel seen and I don't even suffer near the level of panic and anxiety as Preeti. Her character was so believable and realistically flawed.
I loved Daniel. He is everything you want in a book boyfriend. He takes amazing Cate of Preeti in so many ways.
Truthfully this review doesn't do the book justice. It was amazing.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Own Voices books are my new favorite romance. Patel writes this so well as she infuses her culture into her books. I love learning the culture while becoming engrossed in the story.
Preeti's story was so relatable for me on some levels. I'm not Indian, but I did grow up in a very conservative background that often had judgemental people. I loved watching Preeti become stronger and more willing to stand up for herself.
I really appreciated the anxiety awareness in this book. This could be a trigger for some, but for me it made me feel seen and I don't even suffer near the level of panic and anxiety as Preeti. Her character was so believable and realistically flawed.
I loved Daniel. He is everything you want in a book boyfriend. He takes amazing Cate of Preeti in so many ways.
Truthfully this review doesn't do the book justice. It was amazing.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism
Minor: Sexual content and Medical content
Anxietydecklededgess's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
trigger warnings: racism, slut shaming, medical content, hospital visit, sick parents, sex mention, alcohol
An incredible followup to the first book in this series. I really loved the romance and the chemistry the characters had on page. It made it very apparent they had history and instantly made me root for them to resolve their pasts and get back together. A big fan of the one bed/one apartment trope that was masterfully executed for maximum awkward run-ins, partial nudity, lots of proximity and almost touches, plus a boatload of well timed innuendos. Excellent book, can't wait for the rest of the books in this series!!
An incredible followup to the first book in this series. I really loved the romance and the chemistry the characters had on page. It made it very apparent they had history and instantly made me root for them to resolve their pasts and get back together. A big fan of the one bed/one apartment trope that was masterfully executed for maximum awkward run-ins, partial nudity, lots of proximity and almost touches, plus a boatload of well timed innuendos. Excellent book, can't wait for the rest of the books in this series!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Bullying, Medical content, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual content
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