ARC Review: Sunshine and Spice
Romance
Sunshine and Spice
Book Info
Released Date: September 10
Publication: Berkley
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
“There is so much about Naomi than she lets on”
Excuse me, but why did this book make me cry a few times? Like, I need Aurora Palit to apologize for the emotional damages that I experienced. Let’s go back to why I was crying multiple times while I was reading this amazing woman fiction book.
First, I love how complex the main character, Naomi, is. There is so much about Naomi than she lets on. For instance, she wants to connect more with her heritage but feels silenced by her mother's stubbornness about not partaking in their Indian culture. It’s something Naomi feels deeply about but refuses to talk about at first.
Second, the amount of times I feel for Naomi because she is trying her hardest to prove herself to everyone. It’s always hard whenever someone thinks they are better than you because of their age, culture, or status. And that’s what Naomi is facing when she takes a new client, who’s preferring a certain type of person in the Indian community.
Lastly, I cried about how vulnerable and messy Naomi was. She literally was herself throat and through no matter what. Even though she was facing a disaster, she stayed true to herself. She built herself on her own without any of her mother's guidance or support from the Indian community. That’s why I will always support her messy decision.
If you want to read about an emotional yet messy woman fiction read, then this book is for you. I know that I loved it!
