Millennial Struggle

by Dhara Shah

When culture collides with love, and family drama takes turns and twists. Will love strike between these Millennials?

Kiara Patel is a woman of color awaiting to find love. She is smart, emotional, and family-oriented. She brings chaos, mishaps, or disasters wherever she goes. She can lie to keep those she loves happy; even if it gets her into trouble.

Jason is the most desirable white man, but a loner at heart. His struggles are those of a typical millennial laden with student loans, expensive housing, job prospects, and commitment issues in dating. Desperate to fulfill his dreams and overcome his struggles, will Kiara and her foreign culture woo him?

Millennial Struggle is a relatable laugh-out-loud interracial romantic comedy! Taking multicultural romance to the next level of entertainment full of fun, adventures, humor, and love that truly melts your heart. Read Now!

Genres: Romance, Ebooks, Amazon

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2024

About the author

Dhara Shah an American author who lives in Phoenix. She writes multicultural romantic comedies, contemporary romance novels, and novellas. She writes both spicy and sweet/clean books. She enjoys writing romance with relatable characters carefully integrated into social, psychological, and physical relationships with other people and society. Her background in psychology helps her portray her characters in real-life situations. She is a firm believer in happily-ever-after endings and shows that these happy endings may look different for different people. She is a first-generation American who embraces growing up with both Indian and American cultures.

Reviews

[Cassie Lacina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Between the grammatical errors and poor character development there wasnt much offered in this book. It sounded adorable and Im always looking for a great rom com, but this just missed all the marks.

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted a quick, sweet palate cleanser and this book's premise sounded cute. It was obvious before finishing the first chapter, however, that the writing wasn't going to hold up well. The grammar was terrible, the conversations were stilted, and the character development was unrealistic. The MCs would basically realize they had a flaw and immediately fix it, never to be an issue again. I did struggle through and finish since it was such a short read, but I truly would have been happy had I just decided to DNF on page 6 when I first had that thought.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

The concept was good; however, the dialog was very unrealistic. Not even millennials speak that way. Some of the conversations were hard to get through.

[Tiffany Ewald · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short, fast-paced jump into the millennial age of dating and the trials that mixed cultures and generational expectations brings. Kiara is a smart and ambitious Indian woman who's fresh out of college and looking for steady work. Her side hustle as a freelance realtor brings her to a chance encounter with Jason - a white guy who she overheard talking distastefully to a friend about prior relationships while she waited for a client - who then ends up sharing an Uber with her. Attempted conversation doesn't go too well and that's the end of it. Or so they thought until another chance encounter happens after a date for Kiara goes awry and Jason manages to redeem her night with a friendly dinner and conversation here goes very well. Jason finds Kiara fun and intriguing, and therefore asks her on a date and from here, several mishaps occur and they grow a bit closer. Jason has a past of poor commitment and Kiara has been hurt by guys similarly to Jason, so moving forward creates hesitation and they must navigate the reality of their feelings, situations, and families. I love that the author includes so much description in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming and manages to also explain things in a way that doesn't take you out of the story. Having started on Book 3 (Millennial Parenting) I'm very happy to have some background to her and family and am looking forward to book 2 (Millennial Marriage)!

[Mohini Shukla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to read a sweet rom-com which has multicultural people coming together to find love with each other, then I will suggest this book. I can not wait to read the second book of the series. That will be a continuation of this book.
So this book has shown the struggles of a millennial in this era and I can relate to it very closely because I am also a Millennial. Being an Indian girl is tough when it comes to her choices and lifestyle even whether she lives in the USA or India. I know how much drama happens if our choices about anything do not execute as we wish. We have to answer parents because of society. So the protagonist of this book Kiara is also going through this situation with her career as well as her Love life. Then she meets someone who brings out the best in her but he is not Indian. Will her family accept her love choice? What drama is waiting for Kaira when they come to know that she has made some decisions about her life without telling her parents? To enjoy the real-time drama this book with Popcorn and I am sure you are gonna love it.
**Deep down only a guy like the male protagonist of this book, can fix me.** I am not revealing the name because you have to find out who will that guy.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kiara is an unemployed Indian woman in Chicago looking for love while waiting to get into PA school, when she unexpectedly meets Jason, a possible womanizer and playboy. Through a series of fortuitous events, they decide to begin a relationship, with one major obstacle. Due to her Indian heritage, Kiara has to be careful about who she dates, and who may see her dating, which leads to a series of comical events as Jason and Kiara navigate their cultural differences. Not only do they have different life expectations, but in true millennial fashion, they have financial differences as well. What does it mean to date in the 21st century with all the financial and societal pitfalls. This book shows a glimpse into one such scenario, with humor and truly modern language.
This book is a rom com and chick flick rolled into one, and is highly recommended for lovers of chick lit and romance. A truly enjoyable read, the author even uses modern lingo and expressions to show the timeliness of this story. # bookloungereviewteam

[Live2readbookluva · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 1st book in the Millennial series and was my favorite of the three books. This was a quick read that jumps right into the story. I enjoyed the main characters, Jason and Kiara and the development of their relationship.The book incorporates several relevant issues pertinent to the millennial experience including socioeconomic status, education, career advancement and satisfaction. I appreciated the inclusion of such topics because it added a layer of depth to the characters and story line. This made the storyline more realistic and it was easier to connect to the characters. I also appreciate how the story line features a couple within an interracial relationship and includes how familial and social dynamics impact the relationship. Additionally, I listened to the audio narration of this book. It was of good quality with clear tone and no noticeable distracting sounds. Overall, liked this read!

[Peni]

When culture collides with love, sizzling chemistry and family drama take turns and twists. Will love strike between these Millennials?

Kiara Patel is a woman of color awaiting to find love. She is emotional, sensitive, and family-oriented. Wherever she goes, she manages to bring chaos, mishaps, or disasters. She can lie to keep those she loves happy; even if it gets her into a lot of trouble. Jason is the most desirable white man but a loner at heart. Desperate to fulfill his dreams and overcome his struggles, Will Kiara and her foreign culture manage to woo him?

Millennial Struggle is a relatable laugh-out-loud interracial romantic comedy! Taking multicultural romance to the next level of entertainment full of fun, adventures, humor, and love that truly melts your heart.

Buy yours today!

[Shravani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do not know why people in India till now did not make this book so popular among themselves and why we are not making edits on it already. This book is such an underrated gem. I have read other books by Dhara Shah as well but this one is just on point.
The book has all the elements in the perspective of literature like drama, emotions, life-changing decisions, sacrifices and above all bonds between siblings. The book is the first book of the millennial series and I think the millions of Indians who are millennials right now can relate to this but this book does not only include Indian millennial's struggles but as well as worldwide millennial struggles.
The story revolves around Kiara Patel, a Gujarati Indian girl who lives in America now she finds a white man for herself and the drama begins in the family.
I won't say much but I will insist every reader check out this book.

[The Book Times · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved Jason the moment he appeared.
Kiara was cute. Her actions and accidents made her character much more interesting. Her fears were valid, real and understandable.
The thing that I loved the most about this book was that it showcased the struggles of Millennials very well. The author did great to showcase the life of struggling college passouts. I was glad that by the end of the book, a lot of prejudices in the Indian family were squashed.
Kiara's parents and their mentality were on my nerves. Down the line, I felt that it was over done (this opinion is coming from an Indian herself).
This book guarantees a happy ever after, with a very interesting cliffhanger. I devoured this book in a day. I can't wait to read the second book in the series.

[Angelica · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF @ 63%

The writing in this book was really juvenile. The dialogue was unrealistic and repetitive. They would tell their life story to one person completely and then repeat the whole story to another. It’s like the author forgot we as a reader already know. Jason is also suppose to be this fuck boy but he’s all of a sudden not without any back and forth or conflict with himself? What?
And maybe it’s because I didn’t finish the book but Neil serves absolutely no purpose. He was supposed to be her “do I date him or Jason” moment but there was no real confusion. She immediately goes right to Jason with no hesitation. And her brother just accepts that it’s not Neil pretty quickly.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first in the Millennial series, this was a great start. Kiara and Jason are so sweet together, and I loved Kiara’s family, especially her older brother, Karan, who obviously cares deeply for his sister. As with her other books, Dhara Shah has written a sweet, heartwarming intercultural romance. I find that with each of her books, I learn more and more about Indian culture, and she does it in such a way that it doesn’t pull the reader out of the story, rather, it adds depth to the characters and to the story itself.

I received an arc of this book, and am reviewing it by choice.

[Amanda C · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was ok, but Jason and Kiara are not my fav couple.
Jason is white, Kiara is Indian. Jason comes from a very broken home (read to find out), Kiara has a supportive, overbearing family. Kiara is grumpy, Jason is a ladies man, but he falls first.
Something was missing for me with this one, it just didn't resonate how other books in this series have.
As with many of Dhara's novels, we get the inside scoop into the Indian family dynamic.
If you're like me and this one kinda fell flat, don't give up on the series! Books 2 and 3 are worth it!.

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Millennial Struggle

This was a nice light read perfect for a cold day of snuggling under the blanket. Kiara struggles with creating the life that she wants, while living up to her parent’s expectations. Jason struggles to make his choices when faced with difficulties with finances, career, and his social life. Starting out, creating independent, lives is tough enough, but figuring it out together added a few unexpected challenges. There was some funny banter, romantic gestures, and some eye rolling why would you do/say that moments.

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall, I thought the story was sweet, the characters were likable, and there were definitely some cute/funny moments. I love the way the characters are able to laugh at themselves. There were a few editing errors, but honestly, not as many as the reviews make it seem. I think part of the problem may be that the author chose to use "said he," a more antiquated version than "he said." I found this noticeable, but not distracting once into the story.

[Kelly {SpaceOnTheBookcase] · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the author, Dhara Shah, for an audiobook copy of Millennial Struggle to review.

This quick romance novel will provide insight into the customs and culture of Indian people. I learned a lot while also being entertained by the characters and story. There were quite a few humorous points that provided levity and kept the book from being too serious.

[Cayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really love rom-coms, but this wasn't my cup of tea. I just could not fall in love with this book. I bought it for a plane trip to Illinois as I knew it would help to pass the time. I know Dhara Shah did her best to make this book feel relatable, but I don't think I'm the right target audience for her writing.

[Katelyn Helm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first in a fluffy rom com series following an Indian family and their millennial family members navigating life as being raised traditionally, and finding their place in the world.
It was quick and fast paced, and the characters were easy to like.
I loved that this touched on interracial relationships, and adapting life to the new world.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

"When culture collides with love, and family drama takes turns and twists. Will love strike between these Millennials? Kiara Patel is a woman of color awaiting to find love. She is smart, emotional, and family-oriented. She brings chaos, mishaps, or disasters wherever she goes. She can lie to keep those she loves happy; even if it gets her into trouble. Jason is the most desirable white man, but a loner at heart. His struggles are those of a typical millennial laden with student loans, expensive housing, job prospects, and commitment issues in dating. Desperate to fulfill his dreams and overcome his struggles, will Kiara and her foreign culture woo him?" 1st book in the Millennial Series.
Fun romantic comedy story, the characters were great, storyline was great, loving nostalgic things, a quick read. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. First time author read, can't wait to read more from her.
I give this book 4 stars.

[Anne Turnley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cross culture

I was disappointed that I need to buy another book to fully resolve this story. Not really a cliffhanger though. Indian culture is pretty foreign and trying to have a relationship involves the entire extended family!!

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF. The storyline was ok. I get the cultural differences but the grammatical errors and how she had the characters speaking... I couldn't get past it.

[Armanda Spitzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down! I loved that it showed the struggles of being in an interracial relationship. I’m so excited to read the next book in the series!

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

good Multicultural Romance

This is a truly beautiful, amazing insight into the process and problems arising from new millennials trying to forge out a life filled with interracial love and trust but most of all happiness .One family and its shortcoming when there two women , both in love with their secret lovers. Then the brother ( actually he’s both brother and cousin but like a brother to both women) . Jason and Kiara are the main couple in this story , he’s white English , she’s Indian and they have done with sneaking around…. A lovely thought out series ,with helpful Indian words explained like Anju Auntie by the Author which adds to the diverse reading experience . Tense , page turning romance story straight out of Bollywood . Wonderful writing by ms Shah

[Destiny Imperati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Millennial Struggle is the first book of the Millennial series. This was a great fast-paced book that I highly adore! This author did a beautiful job at portraying the Indian culture, and I loved learning about how relationships work for them. In this story it follows a millennial interracial relationship. It shows all the struggles that come with that type of relationship, specifically family problems. This book is filled with drama, comedy, and a captivating love story! I cannot wait to dive into book two!