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When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon has got to be the best rom-com of the year. This story is about two teens arranged to be married who are also paired together in an app development competition. I loved the main character and her intelligence and the bits of culture laced throughout the book. This novel is a must-read this summer!
Title: When Dimple Met RishiSeries: Dimple and Rishi #1
Author: Sandhya Menon
Also by this author: From Twinkle, With Love
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult Fiction
Publication Date: May 30, 2017
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Dimple Shah has it all figured out. With graduation behind her, she’s more than ready for a break from her family, from Mamma’s inexplicable obsession with her finding the “Ideal Indian Husband.” Ugh. Dimple knows they must respect her principles on some level, though. If they truly believed she needed a husband right now, they wouldn’t have paid for her to attend a summer program for aspiring web developers…right?
Rishi Patel is a hopeless romantic. So when his parents tell him that his future wife will be attending the same summer program as him—wherein he’ll have to woo her—he’s totally on board. Because as silly as it sounds to most people in his life, Rishi wants to be arranged, believes in the power of tradition, stability, and being a part of something much bigger than himself.
The Shahs and Patels didn’t mean to start turning the wheels on this “suggested arrangement” so early in their children’s lives, but when they noticed them both gravitate toward the same summer program, they figured, Why not?
Dimple and Rishi may think they have each other figured out. But when opposites clash, love works hard to prove itself in the most unexpected ways.
❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Review: When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
I adored the concept of this book! Basically, Dimple and Rishi are arranged to be married while they are participating in an app development competition. The thing is, Dimple has no intention of being married, and Rishi is only competing in the competition to get to know his future wife. This book is absolutely hilarious and adorable, both at the same time. There are also a lot of technological aspects to the book, such as coding, which I had no idea I was so interested in. After reading this story, I will definitely be on the lookout for more books like this one!
❀ Sassy Main Character
Dimple is absolutely one of my favourite main characters ever. She is so sassy and does not take crap from anyone. She even goes as far as throwing her iced coffee on Rishi when he meets her for the first time and addresses her as his wife. Dimple is also so independent and intelligent. She knows her values and would rather focus on coding than dating, despite her mother’s protests. If Dimple was a real person, I would definitely want to be her friend.
❀ Lots of Indian Culture
I really enjoyed all the Indian culture integrated into this book. Tradition plays a really big role in this story, especially arranged marriage. I feel like this is a topic that isn’t addressed very much, and Sandhya Menon did an amazing job discussing this subject with humour. I also loved the way that Dimple breaks away from tradition a bit while still embracing her culture. If you are looking for the perfect funny and diverse novel, this book is a great choice.
❀ An Auto-Buy Author
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon is an Indian rom-com complete with one of the sassiest main characters ever. I loved the culture that is woven throughout the story and reading about Dimple choosing her own path for herself. After reading this book, I can definitely say that Sandhya Menon has made it onto my auto-buy list!
Book Quotes: When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
Book Beginning
Dimple couldn’t stop smiling. It was like two invisible puppeteers, standing stage left and stage right, were yanking on strings to life up the corners of her mouth.
Friday 56
“Okay,” Max said. “Now, for the part you’re all waiting for. The grand prize for this year’s Insomnia Con.” He paused, and the entire lecture hall held its breath. “Jenny Lindt will consider partnering with the winning team to make their app market ready and fund the advertising. Your app could go out into the world with the power of Meeting Space, Inc. behind it. Let that sink in.”
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I can’t wait to read this book! It sounds like a fun book to read! 🙂
If you are looking for a fun read, this is definitely it! 🙂
I have wanted to read this book since I saw that cute little cover! And the idea behind it is perfection. I am so glad that you liked this, makes me want to read it even more!
That cover gets me every single time that I see it! I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did! 🙂
I Honestly cant wait to read this…. Ahhh it sounds so amazing
I’m so glad I read this review! I’m really excited to read this book! 🙂
Beautifully written review! I was a bit skeptical about reading this book, given all the hype. But wow wow WOW – it was definitely worth the hype. This is the kind of book that just leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I loved the romance between Dimple and Rishi and the way in which Menon touched upon Indian culture and tradition. This is definitely the perfect summer read for all YA junkies.
I look forward to reading more from you in the future… Happy Reading! 😀
Great review! Deff makes me want to read this!