A review by alysses
First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel

5.0

Miscommunication is not my jam. Not at all. However, in cases like this one where the misunderstanding is due to cultural and societal differences, I completely understand and do not mind it. Not even a little bit. Let this book be an opportunity to learn about other cultures and traditions. The author did not hold back in letting us in on problematic South Asian views. The touch aversion and mental illness rep was much appreciated. There was so much I could relate to such as juggling respectability culture while struggling to have a voice. Being seen as an adult is situational. The connection between the two characters was sooooo gooood!!! I didn’t mind the slow burn.

It was sweet, sad, funny, and heartwarming. It was a touch of this and a touch of that. It’s a conversation starter. It was cute. 4.5