Reviewed by layawaydragon on
Every single bit. So good and layered and complex. Funny and sweet and romantic and serious. There's several different couples and situations, families, and a community. Couldn't put it down, didn't want it end. Hooked by the very first page. Cliche, but all so true!!!
I haven't read Pride & Prejudice and I have no plans to honestly. I've read a couple P&P retellings and this is my favorite so far BY FAR.
I think it really helps to have that first endearing scene from Khalid and his POV. A lot of the time the LI is just such an ass and the love declaration comes out of left field. Not a problem here!
An HR manager actually stands up for the employees??? FUCK YES. I've never seen it personally but daaamn is it refreshing to have it in fiction at least.
Love how they handle the together forever but he won't propose situation.
And the douchey best friend coworker.
And the bar scene.
And the convention.
And Hafsa.
And the fat lady lingerie people!!
And the guy gets the hot makeover!!!
I want more from Jalaluddin and more like this!!
I'd LOVE to see this as movie. Bring back the rom-com and do it right!!
YES all exclamation points are NECESSARY!
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- 18 January, 2019: Reviewed