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A review by kfmcf
The Shaadi Set-Up by Lillie Vale
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
4.75
This book is nearly perfection to me. Firstly, it's a trope I love (second chance romance). Secondly, the characters are relatable and loveable and their story both breaks and warms my heart.
I also want to commend the author on something that's really difficult. This book has a sex scene (shocking, I know). However, the scene itself is not shown graphically but instead referenced after-the-fact in a following scene. The way the author did this, I feel, bridges the gap for people who enjoy spice (me) and people who don't. Nothing was too graphic but the intimacy and seeing the characters react in that setting was not overlooked. The reason I like spicy scenes is because you get to see the characters at their most vulnerable and as their most intimate selves, and didn't feel like I missed out on that in this book.
I don't want to write too much because I genuinely want others to read it.
I also want to commend the author on something that's really difficult. This book has a sex scene (shocking, I know). However, the scene itself is not shown graphically but instead referenced after-the-fact in a following scene. The way the author did this, I feel, bridges the gap for people who enjoy spice (me) and people who don't. Nothing was too graphic but the intimacy and seeing the characters react in that setting was not overlooked. The reason I like spicy scenes is because you get to see the characters at their most vulnerable and as their most intimate selves, and didn't feel like I missed out on that in this book.
I don't want to write too much because I genuinely want others to read it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content