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bluejayreads17's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Car accident
izmc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
I think this might be my favorite book in the whole series. I loved it so much, and I completely see myself rereading it again and again.
Two points of note:
1. I absolutely hated how a majority of the characters treated Yash’s rape. In fact, I don’t think they actually used the word rape. I truly loathed how it was handled, I wish that there would have been a bit more insight into how the character’s dismissal of the sexual assault truly impacted Yash.
2. This point also has to do with how the other characters dismissed the sexual assault. This quote left me reeling:
“"This is how you treat your friend? I've been here for you, Yash, always. I've taken care of you. Have you forgotten what happened when you trusted another woman? You ended up drugged and caught on tape
fucking an underage intern. Even then I was there for you. I didn't bat an eyelid. Through all your trust issues I was there making sure you were okay, working around it, tiptoeing around all your physical issues.”
This complete and utter dismissal of the trauma he went through was horrific. What’s worse is that it is never addressed again. That would be moderately okay if Nisha and her words were written in a more negative light. However, I just looked and she is going to be the heroine in the next book in the series. I honestly think that because of this quote I won’t be able to read the next book at all. I have loved this series so much, but I just don’t think I can tolerate reading and attempting to root for a character like that.
Overall, I loved the book.
Two points of note:
2. This point also has to do with how the other characters dismissed the sexual assault. This quote left me reeling:
“"This is how you treat your friend? I've been here for you, Yash, always. I've taken care of you. Have you forgotten what happened when you trusted another woman? You ended up drugged and caught on tape
fucking an underage intern. Even then I was there for you. I didn't bat an eyelid. Through all your trust issues I was there making sure you were okay, working around it, tiptoeing around all your physical issues.”
This complete and utter dismissal of the trauma he went through was horrific. What’s worse is that it is never addressed again. That would be moderately okay if Nisha and her words were written in a more negative light. However, I just looked and she is going to be the heroine in the next book in the series. I honestly think that because of this quote I won’t be able to read the next book at all. I have loved this series so much, but I just don’t think I can tolerate reading and attempting to root for a character like that.
Overall, I loved the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Gun violence
Moderate: Sexism, Xenophobia, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
mbichaela's review against another edition
ENG
i felt overwhelmed and confused by this book. i don’t think i’ve picked it at the right time. there was something between the characters but there was also a lot of different things. and it looks like it wasn’t wise of me to read this book as a standalone.
i felt overwhelmed and confused by this book. i don’t think i’ve picked it at the right time. there was something between the characters but there was also a lot of different things. and it looks like it wasn’t wise of me to read this book as a standalone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
shybi93's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Rape, Racism, and Xenophobia
unwise_samwise's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Gun violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Car accident, Xenophobia, and Acephobia/Arophobia
carlyoc's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book stands alone even if you haven't read the two preceding volumes in the series, although I'm sure they would add some context for several supporting characters whose stories were told in those installments.
A slow start, lots of tension in the middle, and big rush of action at the end.
India Dashwood is a yoga instructor and incense maker. Ten years ago, she shared a magical moment with Yash Raje, who then ghosted her and left her heartbroken. Now, he suddenly turns back up in her life.
Yash is campaigning for governor of California. But when his bodyguard gets shot by a white-supremacist targeting Yash for bring South Asian, he finds himself unable to go back onstage to finish out his campaign. His family urges him to try yoga with India Dashwood, but he knows he wronged her many years ago.
A slow start, lots of tension in the middle, and big rush of action at the end.
India Dashwood is a yoga instructor and incense maker. Ten years ago, she shared a magical moment with Yash Raje, who then ghosted her and left her heartbroken. Now, he suddenly turns back up in her life.
Yash is campaigning for governor of California. But when his bodyguard gets shot by a white-supremacist targeting Yash for bring South Asian, he finds himself unable to go back onstage to finish out his campaign. His family urges him to try yoga with India Dashwood, but he knows he wronged her many years ago.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Hate crime, and Sexual assault
basicnikki's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Gun violence
Moderate: Rape
bookworm_leilani's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical content
Moderate: Medical trauma and Sexual assault
calliereece's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.5
There is only one way to describe this book. There is nothing wrong with it and it is just a 379page definition of happy fluffy romance.
China's relationship ark is really well done, and it doesn't necessary end up with her with someone which I thought was good, even if it alludes to a romance between her and brandy, maybe they are just friends she is not just a lesbian just because and that's not her only personality trait, there is more than 1 or two gay characters, the flaw the protagonists are put through actually make sense and are paced well.
Anyway, very good book, basically nothing wrong with it other than Naina becomes an ahole but even she has some growth and self reflection by the end of the book so I don't even have a problem with it. Very much well done happy romance vibes.
China's relationship ark is really well done,
Anyway, very good book, basically nothing wrong with it other than Naina becomes an ahole but even she has some growth and self reflection by the end of the book so I don't even have a problem with it. Very much well done happy romance vibes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Gun violence
kaylasonlyheart's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Car accident, and Medical trauma