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Oh my heart! This was my first experience reading Sonali Dev, and if it’s any indication of her other work, I’ve seriously been missing out. I’m very impressed with how she managed to make me fall for these characters so completely in such a short piece of work. My only complaint: I wanted more!
From the first sentence I connected with Ayesha. I could feel her grief for her brother, the joyless life that had become her new normal, stemming from the duty she felt toward her mother and their restaurant, their livelihood. As soon as Dev introduced Emmitt, the love Ayesha has given up, I sensed the angst and the heartache. Each one of their (too short) scenes together leapt off the page and had me rooting so hard for this couple.
And Emmitt. Lovelorn Emmitt. He’s truly a character to root for. Devoted. Unflappable. And witty.
Dev even manages to squeeze in some surprises and an ending that had me cheering and swooning. If you’re a fan of star-crossed lovers, couples up against the biggest odds, and love interests that say ALL the right things, don’t hesitate to pick this one up!
Thank you to Amazon Publishing for providing me with an advance copy.
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From the first sentence I connected with Ayesha. I could feel her grief for her brother, the joyless life that had become her new normal, stemming from the duty she felt toward her mother and their restaurant, their livelihood. As soon as Dev introduced Emmitt, the love Ayesha has given up, I sensed the angst and the heartache. Each one of their (too short) scenes together leapt off the page and had me rooting so hard for this couple.
And Emmitt. Lovelorn Emmitt. He’s truly a character to root for. Devoted. Unflappable. And witty.
Dev even manages to squeeze in some surprises and an ending that had me cheering and swooning. If you’re a fan of star-crossed lovers, couples up against the biggest odds, and love interests that say ALL the right things, don’t hesitate to pick this one up!
Thank you to Amazon Publishing for providing me with an advance copy.
Check out my reviews and playlists at A Book Wanderer
This novella was a hard one for me. Regarding relationships and dialogue, I found difficulty with Emmitt and Ayesha. Too much of "go away, I never wanted to see you again" and "why couldn't you just stay away?!" I do understand, everyone grieves but saying it throughout just became tiresome, repetitive, and I wanted to shake Ayesha till she "woke up" as Emmitt kept saying over and over.
What I did find endearing was the relationship between the aunties and her mother, even the short conversations the Dr had with anyone. I also found endearing the care between Ayesha and her mother. I didn’t always care for their dialogue. Sometimes misunderstandings regardless of culture is the root of all evil. It was not the best Rom-con novella, sadly.
What I did find endearing was the relationship between the aunties and her mother, even the short conversations the Dr had with anyone. I also found endearing the care between Ayesha and her mother. I didn’t always care for their dialogue. Sometimes misunderstandings regardless of culture is the root of all evil. It was not the best Rom-con novella, sadly.
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