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A review by mari1532
Advika and the Hollywood Wives by Kirthana Ramisetti
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was able to obtain a copy of this book from my local library. I was beyond excited when I was notified that the book was available because I absolutely loved Ramisetti's first book. I promptly devoured this book in a single day.
Synopsis: Advika is a woman who has lost herself in grief. However, one faithful night while she is working her bartending job, which was only meant to pay the bills until she made it big as a screenwriter, she meets a mysterious man who might change everything. As Advika falls in love the burden of her grief starts to lift and she finally sees a way for herself to be happy again, but the man she's fallen for might have other things in store for her.
Thoughts: This book had everything. A love story, mystery, grief, friendship dynamics, and even Hollywood drama. I loved the way that Ramisetti articulated Advika's grief. It felt raw and encapsulated the very real experience of grief where it washes over you in waves. Also, the way that Ramisetti managed to draw the reader through Advika's grief by integrating flashbacks was just a beautiful way to weave the narrative.
I also really enjoyed the relationship between Advika and Olive. The way that they strengthen their friendship throughout the book is beautiful and Olive is so funny sometimes. The narrator of this book did a great job capturing her voice.
If you were a fan of Ramisetti's first book or books that explore female friendships or books that explore grief I highly recommend this book.
Synopsis: Advika is a woman who has lost herself in grief. However, one faithful night while she is working her bartending job, which was only meant to pay the bills until she made it big as a screenwriter, she meets a mysterious man who might change everything. As Advika falls in love the burden of her grief starts to lift and she finally sees a way for herself to be happy again, but the man she's fallen for might have other things in store for her.
Thoughts: This book had everything. A love story, mystery, grief, friendship dynamics, and even Hollywood drama. I loved the way that Ramisetti articulated Advika's grief. It felt raw and encapsulated the very real experience of grief where it washes over you in waves. Also, the way that Ramisetti managed to draw the reader through Advika's grief by integrating flashbacks was just a beautiful way to weave the narrative.
I also really enjoyed the relationship between Advika and Olive. The way that they strengthen their friendship throughout the book is beautiful and Olive is so funny sometimes. The narrator of this book did a great job capturing her voice.
If you were a fan of Ramisetti's first book or books that explore female friendships or books that explore grief I highly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, and Death