A review by avidreaderandgeekgirl
The Marriage Game by Sara Desai

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

   After a terrible breakup, Layla returns home and decides to open her own business in the office above her family's restaurants. But her dad has already leased the office to Sam. When Sam arrives for his first day in his new office, he finds his polar opposite and new enemy Layla at his desk. So, they make a wager, if Sam helps Layla find and go through a list of potential husbands then Sam gets the office. But maybe they're a perfect match, for each other.
     The book was as predictable as most contemporary romances. It had a good amount of humor but not quite enough spice. Most of the sex was off page, with some foreplay depicted. 
     I think this book should have been at least 2 hours shorter. I got to around 69% and wondered how there could be so much of the book left. It just felt very drawn out.
     Overall a pretty good book, just too long and with not enough spice. Also, a bit heavier than your usual contemporary romance, which I wasn't expecting. 

 Extra ratings: Fluff - 2/5  Heartfelt- 3.5/5   Helpful-NA    Horror- 0/5    Inspiration- NA   Love aka Romance-4.5/5   Mystery-0/5    Predictability- 4.5/5    Spice- 2/5  Suspense- 0/5   Tear 1.5/5  Thrill- 0/5  Humor-3.5/5
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