A review by let_therebebooks
Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat by Sonya Lalli

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

“…but I was a millennial who grew up on Britney Spears and Blink-182, so I didn’t embarrass myself.” 

This was cute! 

I didn’t realize that this was connected to ‘A Holly Jolly Diwali’, which I read in 2021, so that was a cool discovery! 

I’ve always been a sucker for these kind of romances and I love learning about the different cultures and practices, it’s super interesting to me. I loved that this took place on a cruise (how fun!) and that Jasmine was thirty-three but used all the best millennial references! It made her so relatable to me. 

Jake was so kind and sweet. He was so patient with Jasmine and I think that’s what makes his character so admirable. Their relationship was so cute and I enjoyed reading about it! It didn’t feel forced, it felt like it happened very naturally, which is another thing that I appreciate in some of these romances. And to think I stumbled across this book accidentally.. 

If you’re looking for a short book that is quick, and a great palate cleanser, this is the one for you!