From Twinkle, With Love by Sandhya Menon

From Twinkle, With Love

by Sandhya Menon

Menon is a bright new talent' Bustle

The next heartwarming YA romcom from Sandhya Menon, bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi.

Aspiring filmmaker and wallflower Twinkle Mehra has stories to tell and universes to explore - if only the world would listen. So when nerdy classmate and fellow film-obsessive Sahil Roy approaches her to direct a film for the upcoming Summer Festival, Twinkle can't wait.

The chance to showcase her artistic voice? Dream come true.

The opportunity to get closer to longtime crush, Neil Roy-aka Sahil's twin brother? Dream come even truer.

When Twinkle receives an email from a secret admirer - the mysterious 'N' - she is sure it's Neil, finally ready for their happy ending.

The only problem is that, in the course of their movie-making, she has found herself falling for Sahil - the wrong brother.

Twinkle soon realises that resistance is futile: the romance she's got isn't the one she scripted...

But will it be enough?

'A celebration of artistic sensibilities and a fun romantic mystery' Entertainment Weekly

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Praise for When Dimple Met Rishi:

'Funny, warm, and utterly charming, When Dimple Met Rishi is the modern rom-com YA we've all been waiting for . . . Sandhya Menon is a welcome and needed new voice in YA' Katherine Webber

'Menon wrote an utterly delightful novel and broke my heart by writing an ending because I want nothing more than to keep reading about Dimple and Rishi forever . . .' Book Riot

'Sandhya Menon's When Dimple Met Rishi is a refreshing Young Adult romance, providing the reader with much-needed delight . . . this story is a laugh riot and utterly heartwarming.' Times of India

Reviewed by alisoninbookland on

4 of 5 stars

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I don’t actively seek out romance books but this was SO cute. Twinkle is so relateable.

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