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A review by paulasuze
Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
EEE this book was so delightful!! An excellent debut from Naina Kumar.
Fake dating is definitely my favorite trope, and Say You'll Be Mine delivered. Witty banter, perfect sexual and romantic tension, well developed family and side characters, characters following their dreams, it had it all! Fair warning, there is a good amount of miscommunication, so if that's not your trope, you may not love it as much, but it is still worth a try. I usually despise it, but it worked for me here for the most part.
Also Seth was such a mediocre white man and antagonist and I enjoyed the way that plot line progressed. Meghna is such a wonderful protagonist and I loved how she developed in her confidence, especially with Karthik's support.
This is a must read if you love swoony love stories and fake dating and romance that tackles real life issues!!
4.25/5
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballentine for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Also *spoiler-ish* but
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Can we please get more men in romance novels who go to therapy?? I was 100% here for this!! We love healing and accountability!
Fake dating is definitely my favorite trope, and Say You'll Be Mine delivered. Witty banter, perfect sexual and romantic tension, well developed family and side characters, characters following their dreams, it had it all! Fair warning, there is a good amount of miscommunication, so if that's not your trope, you may not love it as much, but it is still worth a try. I usually despise it, but it worked for me here for the most part.
Also Seth was such a mediocre white man and antagonist and I enjoyed the way that plot line progressed. Meghna is such a wonderful protagonist and I loved how she developed in her confidence, especially with Karthik's support.
This is a must read if you love swoony love stories and fake dating and romance that tackles real life issues!!
4.25/5
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballentine for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Also *spoiler-ish* but
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Can we please get more men in romance novels who go to therapy?? I was 100% here for this!! We love healing and accountability!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity