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A review by megmcreads
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Accidentally Engaged was a delightful read! It was also a delicious read!
I adored Reena and Nadim both together and apart and all the side characters add the perfect balance of sweet and salty. This book was literary umami! Did I mention food is also a major character? It's basically Reena, Nadim and food!
What I adore most about the way Farah writes is that she exposes the reader to a segment of a culture they may be unfamiliar with without it feeling like a powerpoint presentation. The world is so much bigger than we tend to acknowledge and getting tidbits, and recipes even, from places we weren't expecting was such a great surprise.
I loved the competition (and now feel the need to write a letter to FoodNetwork Canada to insist they look into doing one) and the deeper issues touched upon. I also love how Farah writes about a place I know well. A place so often replaced by more, well American, cities to "appeal to the American audience." I feel like Farah has proven that books can take place in Canada and be unapologetically Canadian. The balance of culture and home and traditions is absolute perfection.
Thank you to Forever Publishing and Netgalley for a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for an honest review!
I adored Reena and Nadim both together and apart and all the side characters add the perfect balance of sweet and salty. This book was literary umami! Did I mention food is also a major character? It's basically Reena, Nadim and food!
What I adore most about the way Farah writes is that she exposes the reader to a segment of a culture they may be unfamiliar with without it feeling like a powerpoint presentation. The world is so much bigger than we tend to acknowledge and getting tidbits, and recipes even, from places we weren't expecting was such a great surprise.
I loved the competition (and now feel the need to write a letter to FoodNetwork Canada to insist they look into doing one) and the deeper issues touched upon. I also love how Farah writes about a place I know well. A place so often replaced by more, well American, cities to "appeal to the American audience." I feel like Farah has proven that books can take place in Canada and be unapologetically Canadian. The balance of culture and home and traditions is absolute perfection.
Thank you to Forever Publishing and Netgalley for a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Eating disorder