Representation: Indian-American Heroine and Hero and supporting characters
Overall: 4.5/5 stars
I actually liked how Rishi was adamant that Dimple reallRepresentation: Indian-American Heroine and Hero and supporting characters
Overall: 4.5/5 stars
I actually liked how Rishi was adamant that Dimple really consider her position on marriage. Yes, they're 19-years-old and won't be getting married for a while, but Rishi was mature enough to realize that if they kept ignoring it and intertwined their lives further, it would be even more painful if they broke up down the road.
I also liked how As Kismet Would Have It demonstrated how Dimple and Rishi were unwilling to give up their dreams. However, Dimple's dream is to be independent and have an amazing career and have Rishi. Rishi's dream is to get married, have a family, celebrate his family's traditions, and enjoy his comic work. Dimple was resistant to the patriarchal construct and history of marriage. But, I liked how the novel made her confront her true feelings – so many feminists feel like "bad feminists" because they like things that have been feminized (pink, makeup, high heels, etc.) But, to borrow a line from my When Dimple Met Rishi review, feminism acknowledges the sexist and misogynistic history of why those things have been feminized which is what we hope to challenge and disrupt.
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW/OM drama • Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away • Does have a (short) separation (10 days) (hide spoiler)]
Representation: Indian-American Heroine and Hero and supporting characters
Overall: 4.5/5 stars
I actually liked how Rishi was adamant that Dimple really consider her position on marriage. Yes, they're 19-years-old and won't be getting married for a while, but Rishi was mature enough to realize that if they kept ignoring it and intertwined their lives further, it would be even more painful if they broke up down the road.
I also liked how As Kismet Would Have It demonstrated how Dimple and Rishi were unwilling to give up their dreams. However, Dimple's dream is to be independent and have an amazing career and have Rishi. Rishi's dream is to get married, have a family, celebrate his family's traditions, and enjoy his comic work. Dimple was resistant to the patriarchal construct and history of marriage. But, I liked how the novel made her confront her true feelings – so many feminists feel like "bad feminists" because they like things that have been feminized (pink, makeup, high heels, etc.) But, to borrow a line from my When Dimple Met Rishi review, feminism acknowledges the sexist and misogynistic history of why those things have been feminized which is what we hope to challenge and disrupt.
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW/OM drama • Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away • Does have a (short) separation (10 days) (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions / Not Safe* (view spoiler)[ *No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions / Not Safe* (view spoiler)[ * the Heroine gets with her best friend's ex-fiancé (they were engaged for like a year and dated for around 4 years). When the book opens up, the Hero and the best friend are together. But the Hero and Heroine don't get together until ~3 months after the breakup. • No cheating • Does have OW drama - The Heroine has difficulty reconciling that she's hooking up with and then developing feelings for her best friend's ex. So, the OW/ex significantly influence's the MCs' relationship but not from the POV of the Hero. I'd say he's relieved about them breaking up. • No OM drama • Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away • No separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Complicated and toxic family relationships • Recounting of grooming relationship while in high school and subsequent slut shaming by Heroine's stepmother (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions / Not Safe* (view spoiler)[ * the Heroine gets with her best friend's ex-fiancé (they were engaged for like a year and dated for around 4 years). When the book opens up, the Hero and the best friend are together. But the Hero and Heroine don't get together until ~3 months after the breakup. • No cheating • Does have OW drama - The Heroine has difficulty reconciling that she's hooking up with and then developing feelings for her best friend's ex. So, the OW/ex significantly influence's the MCs' relationship but not from the POV of the Hero. I'd say he's relieved about them breaking up. • No OM drama • Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away • No separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Complicated and toxic family relationships • Recounting of grooming relationship while in high school and subsequent slut shaming by Heroine's stepmother (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 2-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions*(view spoiler)[ *Some might cNo strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 2-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions*(view spoiler)[ *Some might consider this Not Safe cuz the Hero decides to end the relationship after finding out the Heroine is pregnant with her ex's baby • No cheating • Does have perceived OW drama - Heroine is living with the Hero and his brothers and concludes that the new woman that comes around the house is someone the Hero is causally seeing. She believes this for a long time, but eventually, she asks the Hero about the OW and learns that this OW was actually his contractor for the Heroine's cabin. • Does have OM drama - Heroine's ex comes back to cause drama. He wants the Heroine back (under his thumb) and when she stands up for herself, he threatens to sue for custody. • Does have the MCs pushing each other away • Does have a few months of separation - the first one occurs after he finds out she's pregnant and is instigated by the Hero. The second occurs when the Heroine's ex threatens to sue for custody of the kid and so the Heroine needs space from the Hero *eyeroll*. (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • PTSD • Grief • Domestic violence (Heroine is abused by her ex) • Supporting character has c@ncer and eventually dies • Parental abandonment • Descriptions of being pregnant (hide spoiler)]
Representation: Black biracial supporting character
Overall: 2-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have OW damaRepresentation: Black biracial supporting character
Overall: 2-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have OW dama - Hero is betrothed to the Heroine's sister -- he's not looking forward to the match and is immediately captivated by the Heroine but is resigned to doing his duty to protect his people - ONS of the Hero's from months ago comes back to brief drama. This OW is the only person the Hero has slept with since his wife passed two years ago. • Does have the MCs pushing each other away • No separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Murder • Attempted murder • Miscarriage (Hero's wife dies from complications) • Heroine's mother dies in childbirth (flashback) • Infidelity (Heroine's mother was her father's mistress) • Heroine is a virgin • Kidnapping • Possible suicide of a side character discussed (hide spoiler)]
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions* (view spoiler)[ *Because they're separated forRepresentation: Side character with Down Syndrome
Overall: 2.5-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions* (view spoiler)[ *Because they're separated for months and the Hero doesn't contact the Heroine once! • No cheating • No OW/OM drama • Does have the Hero pushing the Hero away • Does have a few months separation (both celibate) (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Parental abuse • Slut-shaming • Classism • Grief • Loss of a child (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 5-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have OM dNo strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 5-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have OM drama - Heroine goes on a date with the (unknown to her) Hero's guardian's brother, which hurts the Hero's feelings • Does have OW drama - There's a rumour the Hero is to wed a business partner's daughter, and the Hero confirms the partner favours the alliance. But the Hero doesn't even contemplate it because he's so gone for the Heroine. • Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away • Does have a brief separation - Both celibate (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Sexual harassment • SO MUCH benevolent sexism (the Heroine's brothers to her UGGH) • Knife violence • Physical violence • Attempted murder • Kidnapping • Classism • Recounting of child abuse (including whippings, starvation) • Murder of the Hero's guardian recounted • Grief (see above) • Infidelity (between side characters) • Murder (hide spoiler)]
Representation: Black supporting character, Indian supporting characters, Chinese supporting character, Side character uses a wheelchair
Overall: 3.75-Representation: Black supporting character, Indian supporting characters, Chinese supporting character, Side character uses a wheelchair
Overall: 3.75-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have OW drama - Michaela's not going away rip, but since the Hero's not interested, I consider the romance safe. • No OM drama • No pushing away • No separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Description of zombies and the terror those victims feel being aware of their undead status • Murder • Attempted murder • Abduction and mutilation of a child • Recounting of the loss of a child for a supporting character • Knife violence • Gore • Murder of Heroine's sisters recounted • Suicide of Heroine's mom recounted • PTSD • Grief (hide spoiler)]
It made no sense that the couple could be separated like that given how devoted they were to each other.
Safety Rating: Safe(view spoiler)[ • No cheatinIt made no sense that the couple could be separated like that given how devoted they were to each other.
Safety Rating: Safe(view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW/OM drama - Heroine thought her husband cheated on her–she was quickly proven wrong though • No pushing away • Does have a separation - Both were celibate during separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: None • No abuse • No OTT sad parts
It made no sense that the couple could be separated like that given how devoted they were to each other.
Safety Rating: Safe(view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW/OM drama - Heroine thought her husband cheated on her–she was quickly proven wrong though • No pushing away • Does have a separation - Both were celibate during separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: None • No abuse • No OTT sad parts
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • PTSD • Medical trauma • Panic attacks • Car accident resulting in the twin's sister's death recounted • Grief (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 3.25-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW/OM drNo strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 3.25-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW/OM drama - Although, the Hero was under the impression that the Heroine had a romantic relationship with the detective from the previous books and was JEALOUS (they actually had a father-daughter relationship). • Does have the MCs pushing each other away • No separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Recounting of abusive relationship between Heroine and her older brother (physical, emotional and psychological) • Hero says some shitty things that reinforce the emotional abuse she suffered (she's useless) • Physical assault • Suicidal ideation • Discussion with a side character where they recount being a victim of pedophilia and sexual assault • Difficult childbirth (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions (view spoiler)[ • No cheatingNo strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have mild OW drama - OW wants to be the mate of the Hero but he's completely uninterested and never even looked at her in the past. • No OM drama • No pushing away • Does have a 20+ year separation since the Heroine is the reincarnated soulmate of the Hero - No info on the Hero's romantic history during that time, but I'm inclined to believe he was celibate since he spent all that time looking for the Heroine and then strategizing to ensure they'd have a future together. (hide spoiler)]
Safety Rating: Safe(view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW/OM drama • Does have the Hero pushingRepresentation: POC supporting character
Overall: 2.75-stars
Safety Rating: Safe(view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW/OM drama • Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away • Does have a brief separation (~1 month; both celibate) (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Supporting character struggles with drug addiction • Toxic relationship between the MCs - Hero projects his anger onto the Heroine • Threat of assault • Physical intimidation • Slut shaming • Classism (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 3-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW drama • DNo strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 3-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW drama • Does have OM drama - Heroine's ex-boyfriend (and Hero's brother) hits on her when she's dating the Hero • Does have the MCs pushing each other away • Does have a few months separation (both celibate) (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Toxic parental relationships • Parent with dementia • Death of Heroine's mom recounted • Gaslighting • Toxic relationship recounted (between Heroine and her ex-boyfriend) • Physical altercation
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4.25-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have ONo strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4.25-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have OM drama - an OM wants to marry the Heroine • Does have OW drama - the Hero's childhood friend claims her child is his and infers to the Heroine that they're engaged (both untrue - Hero never had a sexual or romantic relationship with her) • Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away • No separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Hero recounts his abduction and sexual assault when he was a teenager (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 3.25-stars
It's a 3-star read because of the Mina and Simon appearance. No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 3.25-stars
It's a 3-star read because of the Mina and Simon appearance.
Safety Rating: Not Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating* *But, the Hero kisses the Heroine when he's still with his mistress, thinking that the Heroine is one of the ladies the mistress recruited for a foursome. So, the mistress believes the Hero cheated on her with the Heroine. • Does have OW drama - the Hero has a mistress at the beginning of the book (he kisses and flirts with her on-page) - the Hero goes along with a plot laid by a lady to trap him into marriage at the end of the book since his family wants him to marry a "respectable" woman. But, nothing happens between him and this OW. He asks the Heroine to be his mistress (and ofc she leaves him). • No OM drama • Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away • Does have a brief separation - the Hero ghosts the Heroine after he gets his memories back, but it lasts only a few months. He's celibate during this time. (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4.5-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions (view spoiler)[ • No cheatiNo strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 4.5-stars
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • Does have OM drama – the Heroine has a bunch of OM attempting to court her, but she's obviously not interested (the Hero's still jealous) • Does have OW drama – Hero runs into his childhood sweetheart (and the mother of his child who passed away in the prologue). She's now a widow and kisses the Hero, which the Heroine witnesses. The Hero rejects the OW, but the Heroine doesn't know this and is under the impression that if it hadn't been for her forcing the Hero to marry her, he could've finally married his childhood sweetheart. This misunderstanding serves as the main point of tension in the latter half of the book. • Does have the MCs pushing each other away • No separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Death of Hero's child in the prologue • Allusion to infertility in epilogue (hide spoiler)]
Representation: Latina side character, Black side character
Overall: 4-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW drama • Does have OMRepresentation: Latina side character, Black side character
Overall: 4-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW drama • Does have OM drama – Heroine's anchor is also (unrequitedly) interested in her romantically / sexually • Does have the MCs pushing away in the beginning • No separation (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Attempted murder • Murder • Gore • Torture • Kidnapping • Stalking (hide spoiler)]
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 3.25-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW dramaNo strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Overall: 3.25-stars
Safety Rating: Safe (view spoiler)[ • No cheating • No OW drama – However, the Hero is hung up on the betrayal of his ex-fiancé. Of course, (view spoiler)[the Heroine's new ward is the bastard daughter of the Hero from that relationship. (hide spoiler)] – Hero has been celibate since he broke-up with his ex-fiancé 7 years ago. • No OM drama • Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away • Does have a few months' separation between the MCs' first and second meeting (both celibate) (hide spoiler)]
Possible Triggers: Yes (view spoiler)[ • Attempted murder • Attempted kidnapping • Gun violence • Bombing • Abduction • Sex trafficking of women and girls • Sexism • Elitism • Confinement (Heroine was locked away in the basement of her father's church when she was a child) (hide spoiler)]
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