A review by emmas_bookshelf
Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I absolutely loved Kamila Knows Best by Farah Heron! As the description says: "Jane Austen's Emma goes Bollywoood in this delightful retelling from the highly acclaimed author of Accidentally Engaged." When I decided to read this, it was solely based off of loving Heron's previous novel, Accidentally Engaged, and I didn't realize it was an Emma retelling until I sat down to read it and then I was even more excited! Heron weaved an incredible story of a tight-knit Indian-Canadian family and community and a modern, multicultural version of this classic novel. Emma is updated as an extremely fashionable full-time accountant, part-time dog influencer! She is a consummate hostess dedicated to her friends and to her dear father, and I absolutely loved her so so much (no bias just because we share a name). The romance was very sweet and highly believable - I love when characters face struggles that we can all feel and relate to. I highly recommend this novel, and thank you to Forever/Grand Central Publishing for the advanced reader copy via NetGalley!