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The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim

3 reviews

dramagirl2003's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

i really enjoyed this! the love triangle was very well written, there was no clear winner to root for until right near the end. i think it was my first time reading a book with a desi background (i buy my books secondhand and scotland does not have much diversity in reading), so i am delighted that simonteen offered this as a free read! i do know a few desi families, and this book reminded me of them

thoughts while reading

18%: yes i was just thinking that. you are definitely behaving pretty ditzy

19%: you’re absolutely right, on the cover page i can see that harun totally looks like he’s from CW

"I can't do this," I grouse to the Zahra in the mirror, releasing the breath I didn't know I was holding.

NO NOT THE BREATH LINE

It would be sweet if I didn't suspect he has a potentially fatal case of gingivitis.

GIRL 💀

43%: nayim is so in love with zahra

44%: NOOO the auntie network is so onto them!!

47%: urmm…no

It is a truth universally acknowledged among Bangladeshis that a guest on one's doorstep must be in want of at least two helpings of curry.

sounds about right by indian standards

49%: 😂 why does every kid like cocomelon

58%: resna is so cool for that, i love when little kids are protective

59%: NO too far zahra!!

63%: bro wrote a song for her 🥹

65%: dammit

"For someone so smart, you can be awfully dense sometimes, Khan."

not the cliche dude confession

88%: imagine if nayim

is actually nasrin shah’s kid. he won’t be, but that would be a twist

89%: 😱😱😱

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lkristin2018's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This is a delightful Bangladeshi diaspora YA romantic comedy. I learned a great deal about Bangladeshi culture and beliefs and language. The characters were written in-depth, and not one dimensional. I appreciated the inclusion of a lgtbq+ character. There was enough serious content to make the book meaningful, but the overall effect was still light and fun.

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words_with_wendy's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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