A review by ninetalevixen
The Shaadi Set-Up by Lillie Vale

4.0

This was just what I needed after a string of DNFs: a cute, casually diverse romp of a romcom with strong familial and platonic relationships. (Rita's doggos are particularly adorable too!) The endgame/ main romance is one that I rooted for from start to end; despite the premise and synopsis, it didn't feel like a love triangle so much as a second-chance romance that passes through star-crossed lovers. I appreciated that the broad strokes of the narrative generally played out as expected, while there were some small surprises in the details, making for a comfortable but not boring read.

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CONVERSION : 11.5 / 15 = 4 stars

Prose: 6 / 10
Characters & Relationships: 8 / 10
Emotional Impact: 7 / 10
Development / Flow: 6 / 10
Setting: 8 / 10

Diversity & Social Themes: 5 / 5
Originality / Trope Execution: 4 / 5