Reviewed by alisoninbookland on
I initially didn’t love the letter/diary format of the story. It’s a very narrow way to see the larger story. You’re only seeing things through Twinkle’s perceptive. It does help you to see why she feels the way she does. I felt the burn of tears being held in when the mean crowd makes an appearance. I felt the anxiety of not being sure how to handle feelings for different boys. You really understand her.
Twinkle’s growth through the story was great. I love how she evolves. Much like Menon’s other protagonist, Dimple, I found Twinkle to be relatable but bratty at times. Unlike with Dimple, I thought Twinkle had a great character evolution. She begins to recognize how her behavior is hurtful (yes, it does take some prompting from others to get to to this point) and makes an effort to make amends. Yay for character growth!
The love triangle (square?) is a bit obnoxious. It’s cliche because you can see who Twinkle is meant to be with so seeing her be oblivious is annoying. I suppose we’ve all been oblivious about things like this before.
I love the diversity of the novel. It’s so fun to read a small snapshot of a different culture and life. I would have appreciated a glossary of terms. I could figure out most the words but exact definitions are always appreciated.
All in all, a cute romance that’s wonderfully diverse.
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- 28 June, 2019: Reviewed