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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.
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content and Suicidal thoughts
Suicidal thoughts is not precisely accurate, but readers should be aware that a suicidal expression is used sarcastically by one of the characters.