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The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim

8 reviews

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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katrinaeames's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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betweentheshelves's review

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emotional lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

This book has all of the elements necessary for a great romance; fantastic characters, interesting premise, good setting. And a large dash of Bangladeshi culture! Zahra is trying hard to have everything, working to save money to go to college, helping to support her family. Just when two boys enter her life and love throws a wrench into all her plans.

On the one hand she has her momo's choice for her: Harun. A kind of aloof, devishly handsome boy from a good family. On the other hand, there's Nayim, the new boy at Chai Ho, inspiring her to follow her dreams. As you'd expect, rom-com elements follow, and it's just an overall joy to read. 

Outside of Zahra, the side characters are just as fleshed out and have their own things to contribute to the plot. Definitely a great romance to add to your summer TBR!
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trayslays's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

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lettuce_read's review

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5.0

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imstephtacular's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

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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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nitya's review against another edition

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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? It's complicated

4.0

Delightful and sweet story with a Bangladeshi Muslim protagonist! I am a "different" Desi but really enjoyed this natok in book form. ✨

Many thanks to NetGalley + Simon and Schuster/Salaam Reads for the e-arc!!
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