Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on
DISCLAIMER: The closest I have come to watching a Bollywood film was Bride & Prejudice, which is a Bollywood style adaptation of Pride & Prejudice (and quite wonderful, if I do say so myself). However, I do not believe one must be well versed in Bollywood films to enjoy this book, and I think it may inspire you to check a few out.
• Pro: Winnie was wonderful! How I could I not love a girl, who was so fierce and feisty, that she stole back her DVDs and held a burial in the woods for them? This girl had dreams, this girl had goals, and no boy was going to keep her from attaining them.
• Pro: Dev, just writing his name brought a smile to my face. He was a good son, a good friend, and an absolutely swoon worthy romantic interest. There were so many things he said and did, which made me all warm and fuzzy and heart-eyed. Add him to the list of superior book boyfriends!
• Pro: I may be the only person who loved this, but the setting. You have to understand, there were scenes, which took place walking distance from where I live. It's sort of cool to know every place they went in a book. In fact, I think Sharma fictionalized one of my favorite ice cream places in the book, and now I can't stop thinking about their blend-ins.
• Pro: Three cheers for a fantastic bestie. I adored Bridget, and thought she was a pretty spectacular friend.
• Pro: The book was so much fun! I know people were staring at me and the stupid grin I was wearing as I read this book.
• Pro: I want the Mehta family to adopt me. Seriously, Winnie's parents and her grandmother were so nurturing and loving, and who wouldn't want to be part of an awesome family like that?
• Pro: Lots of great bits of Indian culture woven into this tale. We got to sample the food and dress, and even attend an event via this book, and I always love learning more about different cultures.
• Pro: The romance was so sweet and adorable, and I had no problem shipping Dev and Winnie.
Overall: A fantastic rom-com with a Bollywood touch, which didn't cease to delight me and left me floating on cloud of happiness.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 22 May, 2018: Finished reading
- 22 May, 2018: Reviewed