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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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