Dang, when Ms. Dev takes her pen out, she puts her pen into it. She is a tough author to read for me, because a lot of the time, I truly DO NOT know what to expect. The very first book I read from her was quite lighthearted, and none of the others I’ve read have had that same light feel. So I guess by now, I do actually know a few things to expect: Indian main characters, family drama, deep emotions, and characters I become attached to. 

I think what is truly shocking to me about this book is the fact that through a lot of the book, I REALLY disliked the main character. She’s self absorbed, spoiled, and a little annoying. The fact that by the end, I was coming around, though yes I still think she’s a little annoying, is AMAZING. 

There’s always a lot of world building in her books as well, and this is no different. Even though I was groaning at the fact Trisha was constantly “saying things” when the next line would be “Of course I didn’t actually say that”, I understood where she was coming from, and though I’d like to think I wouldn’t make the same decisions, I could commiserate. 

I wouldn’t categorize this as a romance novel, but I liked how the romance built up throughout. The story was more than Trisha and DJ, and I can appreciate that. 

The biggest thing that made my stomach turn in this novel was <SPOILER>DJ’s run-in with the police. I don’t know that we needed to read that, and using it as a plot device to (what felt like) teach Trisha a lesson made me feel a little sick.</SPOILER> 

All in all, I’m nervous and excited for the next books. I’d love to read more about the Rajes, but one thing about Ms. Dev is that she never gives us ANY crumbs. When I read hoping and praying that I’ll get something happy happening instead of something realistic, we ALWAYS get the realistic. Please spare us one time AT LEAST!! 

When I was rating I think I wanted to give it a higher rating, but the fact that i didn’t like Trisha so much at the beginning (and that it felt like the beginning dragged) made me not give in.