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Maya's Laws of Love by Alina Khawaja
4.0
Maya's Laws of Law is the debut novel from author Alina Khawaja. I really enjoyed this sweet and swoony story.
I really enjoyed the main character, Maya, in this story. She is on a journey for self-discovery as she challenges the pressures that her family and culture put on her to find a balance between what she wants and what her family wants for her. There were a few times I stopped while reading to think about some of the life and love advice Maya; some of it was truly thought-provoking for me.
I really loved the story and adventures that Maya and Sarfaraz find themselves in. Maya, having some of the worst luck, in both life and love, I have ever seen in a romance novel, made for hilarious and sometimes dangerous twists and turns. Even with everything that seems to go wrong, she always seems to find the silver lining and turn a bad situation into a fun adventure. Maya and Sarafaraz had fun chemistry and banter, with all the angst and pining.
I really loved all the Pakistani culture, food, and language that is infused into this book. I love learning about different cultures and places around the world which you don't always get when reading romance books. For me, it was really fun to see familiar Urdu words and mentions of food that I have grown to love, that my husband, who is originally from the Middle East, has introduced me to over the years we have been together.
This book is perfect for readers looking for a sweet, kissing-only romance read full of Pakistani culture, witty banter, and unexpected adventures.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC copy of Maya's Laws of Love. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I really enjoyed the main character, Maya, in this story. She is on a journey for self-discovery as she challenges the pressures that her family and culture put on her to find a balance between what she wants and what her family wants for her. There were a few times I stopped while reading to think about some of the life and love advice Maya; some of it was truly thought-provoking for me.
I really loved the story and adventures that Maya and Sarfaraz find themselves in. Maya, having some of the worst luck, in both life and love, I have ever seen in a romance novel, made for hilarious and sometimes dangerous twists and turns. Even with everything that seems to go wrong, she always seems to find the silver lining and turn a bad situation into a fun adventure. Maya and Sarafaraz had fun chemistry and banter, with all the angst and pining.
I really loved all the Pakistani culture, food, and language that is infused into this book. I love learning about different cultures and places around the world which you don't always get when reading romance books. For me, it was really fun to see familiar Urdu words and mentions of food that I have grown to love, that my husband, who is originally from the Middle East, has introduced me to over the years we have been together.
This book is perfect for readers looking for a sweet, kissing-only romance read full of Pakistani culture, witty banter, and unexpected adventures.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC copy of Maya's Laws of Love. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.