A review by megatza
The Five-Day Reunion by Mona Shroff

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I don't love 2nd chance in contemporary, and this was a good example of why. While the breakup the first time felt real, with Anita walking out (for reasons I won't say here because it's revealed later in the book), it also very much felt like breakup one could have been avoided if they'd talked one thing through and also been mature enough to have a tough conversation. The setup for the fake getting back together part though was excellent. We love a matchmaking mama, and Nikhil's mom does it well here. 

I think ultimately what annoyed me was Anita and Nikhil very clearly are in love with one another through the whole book, but they aren't mature enough to talk about it until someone else forces their hand.