A review by unawake0442
Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Read this for book club and it’s one of my favorite picks we’ve read so far. I really enjoyed reading about Meghna and Karthik as leads, and they felt (mostly) real.

The writing was good, especially considering this was a debut. But I felt the plot went a bit back and forth more than I would like. Without giving anything away, Say You’ll Be Mine retreads over the same ground multiple times and it didn’t usually work. It wasn’t terrible, but it’s a big part of why I rated this a 4-star instead of 5.

I absolutely loved reading about the arranged marriage process. It’s not something I’m familiar with, so it was great to read about it in a way that felt nuanced and non-judgmental. This is why we need more diversity in writing.

Also, Karthik made me try lavender lattes finally and they are so yummy.