lexi_charles 's review for:

There's Something About Mira by Sonali Dev
4.0
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Read this book in a day. It's a well-crafted story with interesting characters--though, ironically, Mira is the character I found least interesting. Basically all trigger warnings apply to this book as there is a lot of trauma on all sides.

I don't think it spoils much to say that this is a story about homophobia in Indian and Indian-American communities then and now. It's surprising and a little disappointing that the book isn't openly advertised as such, given it's strong messaging about tolerance.
The sapphic love story involving Reva and Vasu--and how it shaped Krish's life--was the heart of this book. Saket and Rumi were also great characters! Mira's journey, on the other hand, felt like it was there to frame the book around a straight couple. When her fiance abruptly turns into an angry homophobe at around 80% of the book, it made her "big decision" significantly easier!
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