A review by katiemack
Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan

emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

As a messy, mournful look into the realistic lives of the members of an imperfect family, I thought this was totally fine. While the storyline is refreshing, most of the characters are unlikeable in less interesting ways; the only ones I was really rooting for are matriarch Lata and her coworker Deanna (who, unfortunately, is a side character who doesn't get as much time on the page). I wanted more growth from the characters, but I also understand that true growth isn't always achievable in the way they're living their lives. 

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