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Deepa
is 50% done
Yes this definitely my favorite of the series. The parents and the way they pushed her to not choose love. There’s great explanations for it—loads of empathy and understanding. It’s not cruel estimation But…the scene standing up to them was incredible. Like so strong and well matched. I think I wish South Asian people understood this more. Standing up for ourselves is kinda of an issue esp in this type of context too
— Aug 08, 2026 10:22AM
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Deepa
is 98% done
5 stars and it’s not even a surprise. 5 stars because GAD, parents, the long time coming, hostility to impasse to finally getting it right, put it all on the line, player who thinks he’s the only one not going to find Mrs. Right, the girl who thought love for was others, I get you I really do.
5 Starts for thirst traps.
— Aug 08, 2026 10:36AM
5 Starts for thirst traps.
Deepa
is 90% done
the pressure and properness of her family and the way they communicate that. How painful unfair some of that is to receive as Dom - I felt that in resounding waves. But also the desire to meet expectations. All of it . This is one Soliz’s best books. Very thoughtful as usual.
— Aug 08, 2026 10:30AM
Deepa
is 85% done
Which brings me to the Generalized Anxiety Rep. I don’t think I’ve ever seen GAD done so well. You can see how hard she works to work through it and just keep going despite it all. I also think this is strong example parental pressure impact. It’s not rare or coincidence that they’re paired together.
— Aug 08, 2026 10:28AM
Deepa
is 80% done
I think Dom and Mariana really had to figure out the broken ends. It’s a really challenging situation and emotionally charged. The way it can feel to be rejected. I was on Dom side 99% of the time. I am also on Mariana’s side when she finally starts to understand what she wants and the way her fears of being rejected from her own family affect her. That’s when I started balance the scales more
— Aug 08, 2026 10:27AM
Deepa
is 35% done
I do like that’s she’s not deterred or afraid to wield anger right back at him. Although I’m on his side. I think perhaps I see a lot more truth to his estimation of her family’s behavior toward him. I just think not seeing it is something. I think this high pressure is really well done in terms of depiction. Generational gratefulness and opportunity all of that. can’t speak to upper echelon guilt
— Aug 06, 2026 06:09PM
Deepa
is 30% done
I absolutely love Dom putting boundaries. I love his playfulness even before but especially after. The no bar moment is inspired by intentional influences. I for one think Dom is way better dude than that other guy everyone loves I happen to truly not. I think he’s breaks from impassivity because he cannot but help and care for her. Mariana is drawn in more so by attraction,\familiarity
— Aug 06, 2026 06:06PM
Deepa
is 20% done
Regardless of her interp, they have a really empathetic moment of closer. ( After a lot of biting, bickering, and clashing. It happens. When it does it’s clear that they are hurt for two different reasons but not in an attempt to disrespect or disregard. That actually starts a true process of being comfortable with each other. ( This might be favorite because it feels like a true mismatch that is still meaningful. )
— Aug 06, 2026 05:59PM
Deepa
is 15% done
I feel like his rxn and hurt are things I understand. I admit really understand why Mariana would interpret it as selfish. Did she really think it as manipulative?I think she thought he was trying to change her mind because he didn’t take her seriously at her word. That was less about him and more about her parents not seeing her full potential, perhaps.
— Aug 06, 2026 05:55PM
Deepa
is 10% done
This might be a favorite among all other books in the series. There’s lot of backstory. I think there are strong elements of influence of others in terms of Mariana. That’ the persuasion element is how Dom feels about the influence of her family. * I love what we uncover later on in a difference in expectations. It’s not that it wasn’t. real love 6 years ago but incomplete understanding of how deep belief went.
— Aug 06, 2026 05:52PM