A review by talknerdybookblog
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

Representation: Hindu Indian-English Main Character, Hindu Indian-English Supporting Characters, Supporting Character with undiagnosed mental illness, Indian-English Author

Mature Themes: Yes

• Underage drinking

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Depression
• Caregiver stress (Aleisha is a 17-year-old girl who is partially responsible for the care of her mother)
• Suicide
• Mukesh's wife died from c@ncer
• Parental neglect and abandonment

Ending:

Open-ended but had a hopeful tone