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theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition
funny
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
5.0
A wonderful (almost) closed door romance with a great meet cute and a lot of character growth. Not just the flaws and growth of the MFC and MMC, but their families too! I look forward to reading more by Sonya Lalli.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Cursing, Racism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Sexism
Minor: Alcohol, Cancer, and Death of parent
kshertz's review
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
4.0
Well this is just adorable. The main characters are sweet and it like enemies to lovers the light version. It’s closed door romance. No smut at all. But I rooted for them and I’m so happy they found each other. A great light beach read with fantastic Indian representation
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Racism, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Body shaming
fivecatsinacoat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy of this book.
This was a really fun and cute read! While it's a typical contemporary romance, it also delves deeper in community identity, gender roles, and mental health. Many readers will identify a lot with Jasmine and her struggles with family and feeling like she's enough. This was such a surprising book!
This was a really fun and cute read! While it's a typical contemporary romance, it also delves deeper in community identity, gender roles, and mental health. Many readers will identify a lot with Jasmine and her struggles with family and feeling like she's enough. This was such a surprising book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
katiemack's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I've read a couple of Sonya Lalli's romances, and this is definitely my favorite! I was skeptical at the start because I hated Jasmine's lack of self-control over her spending and lifestyle, and Jake's random, dickish aloofness put me off. (Also, the five-year age gap is not huge, but it's enough to give one pause.) Ultimately, though, both won me over with their willingness to be vulnerable with one another and address their mistakes in a healthy way. The romance is a slow burn, but in a way that allows them to get to know one another better and appreciate both their shortcomings and their positive traits--I love to see growth in relationships! I also appreciated Sonya Lalli's depiction of cultural expectations and the double standards for boys and girls (aka, sexism) that Jasmine experienced. It was heartwarming to read about how Jasmine's dynamic with her parents and with her local South Asian community changed by the end of the book.
I've read a couple of Sonya Lalli's romances, and this is definitely my favorite! I was skeptical at the start because I hated Jasmine's lack of self-control over her spending and lifestyle, and Jake's random, dickish aloofness put me off. (Also, the five-year age gap is not huge, but it's enough to give one pause.) Ultimately, though, both won me over with their willingness to be vulnerable with one another and address their mistakes in a healthy way. The romance is a slow burn, but in a way that allows them to get to know one another better and appreciate both their shortcomings and their positive traits--I love to see growth in relationships! I also appreciated Sonya Lalli's depiction of cultural expectations and the double standards for boys and girls (aka, sexism) that Jasmine experienced. It was heartwarming to read about how Jasmine's dynamic with her parents and with her local South Asian community changed by the end of the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
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