Title: Marriage & Masti
Author: Nisha Sharma
Series: If Shakespeare Was an Auntie #3
Rating Out of 5: 5 (I will read this again and again and again)
My Bookshelves: Contemporary romance, Immigrant, South-East Asian
Pace: Medium
Format: eBook, Novel
Year: 2024
This was such a brilliant ending to this trilogy. A wonderful fake marriage/ friends to lover’s trope. And I just adored it. Honestly, I couldn’t put it down. And my only really complaint is that Marriage and Masti is the final book in the If Shakespeare was an Auntie series. I loved all three women in this and enjoyed the men. But I do think that Marriage and Masti was my favourite – what a way to round out the trilogy.
Marriage and Masti was a really fun and light-hearted romance. One that had me smiling throughout. Even writing this review a while after the fact leaves me smiling and feeling relaxed. Just the kind of contemporary romance I enjoy. There was still enough angst and drama to make it impossible to put down. But overall, it was so sweet and heart-warming.
Deepak was definitely my favourite of the three males. Probably because he was completely oblivious about Veera’s feelings. I mean, it’s obvious to everyone else that she loves him. But he’s absolutely ignorant of the fact. Yet, after he realises his foolish ignorance, I love how quickly he leans into the relationship. With everything he has and all he is.
Veera is a great counterpoint to Deepak. She is incredibly self-aware, strong, and independent. But also serves as a great reminder that sometimes us strong and independent women just need someone in our corner. Or a hug when things get rough. I love how, regardless of all the drama that occurs throughout the story, Veera is able to go through it with her head held high and dignity intact.
I absolutely loved reading Marriage and Masti. I thought it was a great round out to the trilogy. But it would so be a great book to read as a standalone. A perfect departure from reality and way to believe in love and happily ever after again.
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