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A review by bethany6788
The Design of Us by Sajni Patel
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was so much fun. It’s about Bhanu and Sunny, who were coworkers and rivals who have a not so great relationship at work. Bhanu goes to the Big Island on vacation, and runs into Sunny, who is there for a wedding. His ex is also there and not treating Sunny well. Bhanu overhears this exchange and blurts out that she is Sunny’s girlfriend. You can guess what happens next. 😏
*spoilers*
From the get-go - this book was absolutely for me. The cover is breathtakingly gorgeous. I LOVED the power of women in STEM. I am a fake dating lover. It’s my top trope. Combined with only one bed? Can’t go wrong. Ever.
I adored Bhanu. She was so witty and smart. Her and Sunny’s banter was *chef’s kiss* amazing. I found myself cracking up during so many parts of the book and I highlighted A LOT. Like.. a lot. I loved how she was protective of Sunny and how it led her to say she was his fake girlfriend. I loved her anxiety and how it was portrayed. I loved her love of Hawaii and respect for the people, culture, and environment. I loved her sister and her family. The scene in the villa with Sunny, Bhanu, Diya, and her parents had me cackling.
Speaking of Sunny!!! Yes!! He was everything I want in a love interest. Funny? Yes. Nerdy hot? Yes. Teasing? Yes. Yes to all!!! He noticed everything about Bhanu and was so loving and careful to her. He truly cared about her feelings and respected her so much. He apologized when he made mistakes and he DID BETTER. The man was amazing. I loved how he loved his family and friends, and how much he wanted to love Bhanu.
Their relationship developed so naturally and the heat between them was evident. They had great chemistry and I laughed so much, along with tearing up. The slow burn was done SO well (seriously they don’t even kiss til like 70% through) and it’s so satisfying. This was just a beautiful story and I cannot wait for everyone to experience it.
Thank you so much Berkley and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
*spoilers*
From the get-go - this book was absolutely for me. The cover is breathtakingly gorgeous. I LOVED the power of women in STEM. I am a fake dating lover. It’s my top trope. Combined with only one bed? Can’t go wrong. Ever.
I adored Bhanu. She was so witty and smart. Her and Sunny’s banter was *chef’s kiss* amazing. I found myself cracking up during so many parts of the book and I highlighted A LOT. Like.. a lot. I loved how she was protective of Sunny and how it led her to say she was his fake girlfriend. I loved her anxiety and how it was portrayed. I loved her love of Hawaii and respect for the people, culture, and environment. I loved her sister and her family. The scene in the villa with Sunny, Bhanu, Diya, and her parents had me cackling.
Speaking of Sunny!!! Yes!! He was everything I want in a love interest. Funny? Yes. Nerdy hot? Yes. Teasing? Yes. Yes to all!!! He noticed everything about Bhanu and was so loving and careful to her. He truly cared about her feelings and respected her so much. He apologized when he made mistakes and he DID BETTER. The man was amazing. I loved how he loved his family and friends, and how much he wanted to love Bhanu.
Their relationship developed so naturally and the heat between them was evident. They had great chemistry and I laughed so much, along with tearing up. The slow burn was done SO well (seriously they don’t even kiss til like 70% through) and it’s so satisfying. This was just a beautiful story and I cannot wait for everyone to experience it.
Thank you so much Berkley and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.