A review by dannilmp
Sofia Khan is Not Obliged by Ayisha Malik

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

3.25

This was a book I picked up for the Storygraph read around the world challenge, and not a book that would have caught my eye usually. Typically I don't read many contemporary romance stories and while this one did have its quirks, it hasn't drastically changed my opinion on the genre. 

While I enjoyed the focus of a romance story not being centred around a white british character this time, I just didn't find these sets of characters or their life stories particulary enjoyable to read about. The topics of conversation, the worries these girls share and their views and opinions on men just didn't click with me at all. 

It wasn't an entirely shame of a read though and I did like the ending of the story, but felt it wasn't really all that realistic a scenario in real life, but then romance novels have always felt that way to me. 
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