I was very interested to read this story to learn more about the culture in India. Following Rakhi’s journey was interesting and insightful, and at times just plain heartbreaking. Overall, this was a rich and deeply moving, character-driven story that held my attention throughout. Really well-written and beautiful.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

I liked Rakhi, the main character here. But, the writing felt stiff and stilted (perhaps the first person just hammered too loudly) and I lost interest without finishing this one.

This is a powerful and moving coming into oneself story about twenty-three year old Rakhi living in India. The writing is well done and I learned a lot about Indian culture. I loved the details about Rakhi’s progression with the English language. All her heartache and misfortune made my heart hurt for her, but the moment on the beach was absolutely perfect. I loved the ending, even though it isn’t what I expected, it was definitely the way Rakhi’a story should have wrapped up.

Such Big Dreams
by Reema Patel

Is a wonderful written story!
The story flowed so well, and it's so fresh!
I finished this book in a handful of hours. Its seriously a good read.
Written with such brilliance, this novel kept me engaged and engrossed from the first moment.
Author Reema focuses tightly on the character development.
Rakhi, I just loved her character. Strong, Go Getter attitude, smart!
This book has some really funny parts, and some really heart breaking and tough parts. Overall, probably one of the best books I’ve read so far this year.

Ballantine Books,
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Fiction fans will devour this new smart novel. I however want to read more fiction first so that I can get a feel for the genre. I can then appreciate this new novel more that way. As the premise sounds good and promising.