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The Way You Looked At Me
Ava Mehra has always believed love should feel like the books she reads. Reyan Malhotra? Absolutely not that type. He’s the popular boy everyone looks at, the one who could charm his way through life, and the one she’s sure would never fit into the story she imagines for herself. They argue, they annoy each other to the point of madness.
Enemies? Maybe.
Something more? Definitely not.
But somewhere between their fights, teasing, and undeniable chemistry, feelings grew... even when they tried to ignore them. But then comes a misunderstanding big enough to break them apart, a goodbye neither wanted, and five long years of silence. Now fate brings them face-to-face again. The timing is wrong… but their hearts remember everything.
Love isn’t always like the movies—sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it hurts, sometimes it leaves… only to return when you least expect it.
Ava always believed in love.
Reyan only believed when it was her.
And this time… they’re not letting go.
Enemies? Maybe.
Something more? Definitely not.
But somewhere between their fights, teasing, and undeniable chemistry, feelings grew... even when they tried to ignore them. But then comes a misunderstanding big enough to break them apart, a goodbye neither wanted, and five long years of silence. Now fate brings them face-to-face again. The timing is wrong… but their hearts remember everything.
Love isn’t always like the movies—sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it hurts, sometimes it leaves… only to return when you least expect it.
Ava always believed in love.
Reyan only believed when it was her.
And this time… they’re not letting go.
338 pages, Paperback
Published January 20, 2026
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May 22, 2026DNF @ pg 105
Hell, damn, sh*t, and f word.
Oh my god, god
A book quote on a hoodie that said “lift your hips for me love”
Guy gets drunk
They kept bring up a spicy book
The guy was pretty much obsessed, like not in a good way.
I was really hoping this would be good and clean. It was sweet and I love how he read all the books she loves but yeah most weren’t clean. I wish this was cleaner.
Hell, damn, sh*t, and f word.
Oh my god, god
A book quote on a hoodie that said “lift your hips for me love”
Guy gets drunk
They kept bring up a spicy book
The guy was pretty much obsessed, like not in a good way.
I was really hoping this would be good and clean. It was sweet and I love how he read all the books she loves but yeah most weren’t clean. I wish this was cleaner.
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April 22, 2026
Semi good story, but EXTREMELY amateur writing.
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June 29, 2026I read this book a while ago but could not find it to put a review on Goodreads till now😅
⭐️ 4.5
🌶️ 0-0.5
This romance healed something in my heart. It shows every person how love is worth waiting for. You can spend years searching for love, but when you finally find the person who feels like home, the world stops being an obstacle and starts making a way.
I honestly thought it was so sweet on how Reyan had read every book Ava loved. It was the small details that mattered because it literally led to her being PROPOSED to be his girlfriend in a bookstore.
Near the end I thought it was over since Isha actually pissed me off with the engagement invitation to Reyan😭 I was going to throw hands🙏
In the end it all worked out because the man took a car accident for Ava and I couldn’t be more emotional🥺
The author has done wonders with her book and I am so excited for her next romantasy!
⭐️ 4.5
🌶️ 0-0.5
This romance healed something in my heart. It shows every person how love is worth waiting for. You can spend years searching for love, but when you finally find the person who feels like home, the world stops being an obstacle and starts making a way.
I honestly thought it was so sweet on how Reyan had read every book Ava loved. It was the small details that mattered because it literally led to her being PROPOSED to be his girlfriend in a bookstore.
Near the end I thought it was over since Isha actually pissed me off with the engagement invitation to Reyan😭 I was going to throw hands🙏
In the end it all worked out because the man took a car accident for Ava and I couldn’t be more emotional🥺
The author has done wonders with her book and I am so excited for her next romantasy!
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July 19, 2026
This was a short and cute read! Perfect for times you feel single af (ik I'm cringy but who cares)
Reyan is my literal dream guy and I loved him and Ava together so much.
To be very honest, I enjoyed 60% of the book way more than the last 40%, where the 3rd act breakup happened (I hated how Ava just believed Isha)
Overall, this was a cute read and I really liked it 💗
Reyan is my literal dream guy and I loved him and Ava together so much.
To be very honest, I enjoyed 60% of the book way more than the last 40%, where the 3rd act breakup happened (I hated how Ava just believed Isha)
Overall, this was a cute read and I really liked it 💗
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May 31, 2026
best book
One of the best books I have ever read. So real and not a lie . You think something like this could happen to you
One of the best books I have ever read. So real and not a lie . You think something like this could happen to you
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