Reviews

First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel

krystalanddogs's review against another edition

3.0

So mid. I was honestly going to give it a 2, but the end bumped it up for me. The writing is so cringe at times it almost became a hate read for me but sometimes that's what you need in a romance. 

It doesn't have a third act breakup, which is fun, but that's just kind of because it's a second chance story anyway

amym84's review

5.0

I love a good second chance romance and this one pretty much says it all in the title but I love how #sajnipatel not only tackles love and relationships here but also family obligation and how much our culture/beliefs play into our own happiness. It's often a difficult road, but the journey is worth it! Oh, and that cover

rdesanto's review

emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

One of my favorite romantic reads. Sajni Patel twists a rather complicated love story into a beautiful tapestry that pulls on your heartstrings. In the end, Love always wins.

lindsaysofia_25's review

emotional lighthearted fast-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

This is exactly what I look for in a romance! The chemistry between the characters was the driving force that kept me reading but the other plot lines were still intriguing. I enjoyed reading about Preeti's medical career and I found the stories of the main characters' family and cultural backgrounds well-done and equally interesting. Patel truly struck the perfect balance with this book! Reading it felt a lot like the YA romances I read in middle and high school in that I got butterflies on behalf of the characters and was truly giggling at times. While of course I love a good sex scene, I also appreciated the style of fade-to-black in this book as it felt right for the vibe of the novel and definitely didn't take away from the chemistry between the characters. My only complaint is that the writing was sometimes a little too explicit in the sense that I wish there was more figurative language instead of just telling me what's going on, but that fades into the background once I get engrossed in the plot... which always happened quickly when I sat down to read! 

gayathiri_rajendran's review against another edition

4.0

I had so much fun reading this book. This is the second book in the The Trouble With Hating You series. This focuses on Liya’s friend Preeti and her love life. It has the roommate trope which I’m a huge fan of. There are so many important topics in this book other than the romance such as racism,mental health stigma etc. I thought the author did a good job trying to bring that to the forefront along with the romance.

The story moves at a slow but steady pace but there are a lot of developments as the story progresses. The word building is crisp and good. There is a lot of angst as well as emotional turmoil within the two main characters and that is brought out beautifully in the story. I was able to empathise with the characters on certain aspects. As an Indian,I found several things relatable in this book. This was a good second book in the series and I can’t wait to see whose story comes up next.

inaa21's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

dostoyevskyism's review

Dnf

tsegenet's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

madelinemoore114's review

emotional lighthearted 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

3.75

andrea_author's review

5.0

Medical resident Preeti is considering an arranged marriage when her ex, Daniel, comes back into her life. The spark between them is still there, but so is their reason for breaking up. Certain family members aren't shy in voicing their objections to the mixed-race relationship. Given their different backgrounds, is their love really worth fighting for?

Preeti and Daniel have a complicated relationship. Apart from their families, they're perfect for each other. But certain family members are toxic, and that plays into Preeti's anxiety. Thankfully, Daniel is strong, understanding, and devoted to her. These are beautifully developed characters who work hard for their HEA.

TW: fetal demise of a patient.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.