A review by dhatislandbookworm
Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This was such a cute sapphic romance! 
 
Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes, but oftentimes, the motivations of participating in a fake dating ploy can be quite ridiculous. However, in this instance, it made perfect sense since they both had something to ‘gain’! 
 
Hani and Ishu also plays into the grumpy x sunshine trope and the girls’ opposing personalties complimented each other well. 
 
The book also manages to perfectly balance the romance with the heavier topics such as prejudice, assimilation, abandonment, and the fear of failure. 
 
Unfortunately, the ending felt a bit rushed. The main antagonist didn’t face any repercussions for her abhorrent behavior and was essentially rewarded for it! 
 
We also didn’t get closure on certain plot points. This disappointed me because I felt that some of these points were very essential to the story. 
 
All in all, would still recommend if you’re looking for a delightful read. 
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