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bbygirl21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Other than some of her dates and her dad, grandmother, and sister, I really liked pretty much everyone else. I absolutely loved Kareena's aunties, Kareena's friends, Prem's friends, Prem's mother, and I actually liked Prem as well, even if he's frustrating when it comes to his feelings most of the time.
There were a few things that pulled me out of the story a time or two, but it wasn't enough to get me to stop reading. It just brought my rating down a little bit.
I'd most likely recommend this if someone asked me about it. It was definitely an entertaining read overall.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Medical content, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Grief, Terminal illness, Ableism, Cursing, Death of parent, Sexism, Death, and Chronic illness
Minor: Stalking, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Violence, Medical trauma, and Colonisation
readwithku's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
The vibe of the book wasn't vibing with me. I didn't feel any connection with the main characters. It felt so empty, no chemistry.
I mean I am an Indian myself, I should feel the connection, right? But no, maybe because of certain things which I am not aware of even myself.
In India, relationship progress really slowly (atleast I think so, I mean I have never came across anyone who is into one night stand or hooking up or maybe because I am very introvert person). So I went in the book with that mindset but when I first read
I want to touch you.
in chapter 4, I was taken aback. I wouldn't have mind if her intention was that from the beginning when she talked to him. I thought maybe it's a fast progress book. I kept reading but this book . . . . not for me. The foundation of the relationship matters. The connection between the main characters felt very weak. I wouldn't care if they end up with each other or not.
I am a sucker for slow burn, emotional intimacy more than physical intimacy. I prefer emotional bonding, strong co nnection, trust between the characters than physical bonding. Some grovelling too, I mean who doesn't love that. I couldn't find any of these.
I cringed so hard at the "Desi fuckboy". Sighs... and who the fuck name their penis "Charlie"? I mean you are a doctor! Atleast I thought you would be used to with the anatomy terms.
Also, the writing didn't meet my expectation.
I don't know what I was expecting with the book, I can't describe what I am feeling.
Since I am an Indian myself, i understand the culture and the meaning of the female character's relationship with her families. I would say, not every family is as shitty as Kareena's family. At least not mine, I am grateful for that.
As a conclusion, this book wasn't for me but it might be for you.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer
Minor: Kidnapping
anielabooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Sexism, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Cancer
Minor: Drug use, Chronic illness, Grief, Kidnapping, and Terminal illness
librarybookscene's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Medical content, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol, Grief, and Kidnapping