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A review by katiemack
The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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
2.75
I don't find the plot points around abuse and toxic men unrealistic, unfortunately, and I did end up loving Jay's family and their warmth. Jay and Liya were mildly annoying, but for the most part I enjoyed their relationship. I can't speak for the accuracy of the cultural depictions, but they seemed to work well.
My main issue is with the writing. There is too much description in some parts and not nearly enough in others. For example, I still have no idea how Liya's career progressed or why Jay worked in Liya's office instead of his firm's building. I'm also not sure why the readers got a graphic depiction of childbirth and a lot of sexual tension/thoughts only to have the sex happen behind closed doors. (I completely missed it until one of the characters mentioned it.)
I'd still try Preeti's book because I thought she was Liya's most compelling friend, but the writing didn't work for me.
My main issue is with the writing. There is too much description in some parts and not nearly enough in others. For example, I still have no idea how Liya's career progressed or why Jay worked in Liya's office instead of his firm's building. I'm also not sure why the readers got a graphic depiction of childbirth and a lot of sexual tension/thoughts only to have the sex happen behind closed doors. (I completely missed it until one of the characters mentioned it.)
I'd still try Preeti's book because I thought she was Liya's most compelling friend, but the writing didn't work for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse