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From Twinkle, with Love
by Sandhya Menon
“From Twinkle With Love" is the story of Twinkle, an aspiring filmmaker, who is facing issues with her best friend, some potential love interests, and her first shot at directing a movie for the end of the school year.
Being completely honest, this book wasn’t for me. It reads for a younger audience, with Twinkle's feelings being more resonant of a middle-grade novel. I suppose there’s nothing wrong with that, but I think many YA fans will feel the same way, wishing that Twinkle felt a lot more like a 16-year-old.
I had a hard time rooting for Twinkle because she was quite repetitive in her feelings and her biggest passion (film-making) was not as prominent in the story as I had hoped it would be. Yes, she name-drops some famous female filmmakers (the book is written like a journal, with Twinkle addressing women like Sofia Coppola and Jane Campion), but her love of movies doesn't shine through. She doesn't talk about why she loves movies...she doesn't even talk about her favorite movies! How do I believe this essential part of her personality if it isn’t present?
I felt the same way about [b:When Dimple Met Rishi|28458598|When Dimple Met Rishi|Sandhya Menon|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1475687488s/28458598.jpg|48593860]. Dimple wants to be an app developer. She actually attends a camp to help her further her future career and then they NEVER TALK ABOUT THE APP DEVELOPMENT. I know that the romance is supposed to be the focal point, but I’ve read plenty of books where the MCs still had their passions play a larger part of the story.
I know that many teens will enjoy this book and find something to relate to. Feeling less-than, worrying about losing your best friend to the popular crowd, being unsure of romantic feelings, familial issues, and struggling with self-confidence (having both too little or too much) are all prominent features in this book.
I wish I could be one of Menon's many fans, but I just don't think her writing is for me.
I received an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Being completely honest, this book wasn’t for me. It reads for a younger audience, with Twinkle's feelings being more resonant of a middle-grade novel. I suppose there’s nothing wrong with that, but I think many YA fans will feel the same way, wishing that Twinkle felt a lot more like a 16-year-old.
I had a hard time rooting for Twinkle because she was quite repetitive in her feelings and her biggest passion (film-making) was not as prominent in the story as I had hoped it would be. Yes, she name-drops some famous female filmmakers (the book is written like a journal, with Twinkle addressing women like Sofia Coppola and Jane Campion), but her love of movies doesn't shine through. She doesn't talk about why she loves movies...she doesn't even talk about her favorite movies! How do I believe this essential part of her personality if it isn’t present?
I felt the same way about [b:When Dimple Met Rishi|28458598|When Dimple Met Rishi|Sandhya Menon|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1475687488s/28458598.jpg|48593860]. Dimple wants to be an app developer. She actually attends a camp to help her further her future career and then they NEVER TALK ABOUT THE APP DEVELOPMENT. I know that the romance is supposed to be the focal point, but I’ve read plenty of books where the MCs still had their passions play a larger part of the story.
I know that many teens will enjoy this book and find something to relate to. Feeling less-than, worrying about losing your best friend to the popular crowd, being unsure of romantic feelings, familial issues, and struggling with self-confidence (having both too little or too much) are all prominent features in this book.
I wish I could be one of Menon's many fans, but I just don't think her writing is for me.
I received an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.