Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

Dating Dr. Dil

Dating Dr. DilTitle: Dating Dr. Dil
Author: Nisha Sharma
Series: If Shakespeare Were An Auntie #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 358
Reason Read: Book of the Month
Spice Rating: 3.5 / 5
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My Thoughts

I loved DATING DR. DIL so much. I loved that it was a retelling of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Sharma did an excellent job with the execution, creating a hot steamy romance that leaves you wanting for more. I got caught up in Kareena’s and Prem’s lives and wanted to know how their story would end. I also really loved the double POV and being in both of their heads. The enemies-to-lovers trope is one of my favorites and DATING DR. DIL did not disappoint. Kareena and Prem had so much chemistry together, including awesome bantering and amazing sexual tension.

I especially enjoyed being a part of Kareena’s and Prem’s culture. I honestly didn’t know much about the American desi culture. I loved all the descriptions of the clothing, parties, and food. Oh the food! I’m now craving Indian from my favorite local restaurant. The strong familial influence, sometimes to the detriment of the characters mental health, and the pressure for Indian women to be married and having kids before 30 really resonated with me.

My one gripe was the fact that I couldn’t get past a few descriptions of Prem’s manhood. I mean calling his penis Charlie is one thing, but acting like “Charlie” is a sentient being was just too much for me.

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The Invocations

The InvocationsTitle: The Invocations
Author: Krystal Sutherland
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, LGBTQ+, Young Adult, Romance
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 400
Reason Read: Recommended
Spice Rating: 1 / 5
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My Thoughts

THE INVOCATIONS was awesome! I loved the idea of witches and witch hunters, and the use of invocations to grant women borrowed power from demons for a small piece of their soul. The story was dark, tense, mysterious, and full of paranormal goodness. It reminded me of an episode of Netflix’s The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which is what I think Sutherland was going for since she mentioned the show a couple of times in the story.

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The Only Girl In Town

The Only Girl In TownTitle: The Only Girl in Town
Author: Ally Condie
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 322
Length: 6h 36m
Narrator: Elena Rey
Reason Read: Just Because
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My Thoughts

As always, Ally’s writing is a joy to read. She has such a poetic and lyrical way of expressing what she wants to write. I was very surprised by the actual story. I had trouble choosing a genre because of that. THE ONLY GIRL IN TOWN wasn’t what I was expecting at all. Despite my surprise, I soon found myself all in as I experienced July’s story and her effort to figure out what was going on around her. I found the story to be immersive and a beautiful take on how depression, loneliness, disappointment, and the inevitable changes in our relationships can affect our thinking and choices.

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Radical Love

Radical LoveTitle: Radical Love
Author: Zachary Levi
Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 202
Length: 6h 21m
Narrator: Zachary Levi
Reason Read: Book Club
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My Thoughts

I’ve wanted to read Zachary Levi’s memoir, RADICAL LOVE, for a long time now. I’m so glad I decided to read it because it was amazing! I listened to the audiobook because Levi narrates and talks about his struggles with depression, suicidal ideation, and his feelings of worthlessness. The memoir was raw, emotional, uplifting, and hopeful. It helped remind me that none of us are alone and there’s always help when we need it. I’m glad he sought help during his darkest moments, started the healing process of managing his mental health and forgiving the abuse he suffered at the hands of his parents.

The Measure

The MeasureTitle: The Measure
Author: Nikki Erlick
Genre: Speculative Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 349
Length: 10h 57m
Narrator: Julia Whelan
Reason Read: Recommended
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My Thoughts

I really loved THE MEASURE. The story was so compelling that I didn’t want to put it down. I loved Erlick’s twist on the mythology of the Fates and I wanted to understand the mysteries of the boxes and strings. I kept thinking about the characters in between listenings. I cared about most of them and how their lives were going to be affected by the strings. I loved the message that life can be meaningful no matter how long it is.