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A review by olivialandryxo
The Dating Plan by Sara Desai
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’ve done nothing today except read this book, and it was exactly what I needed right now. The Dating Plan is a fun, lighthearted romance that touches on themes of abuse and self-worth in a very respectful way. Both Daisy and Liam are well-written protagonists, and their romance is one both sweet and steamy that I rooted for from the beginning. I loved it, as well as the side characters, the various friendships, and Daisy’s well-intentioned but chaotic family. This is definitely a book I’ll buy, and likely one I’ll eventually reread. It’s gotten me interested in the marriage of convenience trope, and marked Desai as an author I want to follow.
“‘We fell in love because it was meant to be. And you became mine at a bus stop in the rain.’”
How cute, am I right?!
Representation
- Indian-American protagonist and side characters
- minor bisexual side character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Car accident
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug use, and Medical content
There’s a brief mention of a car accident that killed Liam’s father, prior to the story, and a motorcycle accident which occurs a little over halfway through the book. Daisy is hospitalized, but neither she nor Liam are seriously injured.