I requested this book without knowing anything about the plot because I am a fan of the cover artist's work. It was fun but at times felt a bit forced in the ways that the characters interacted with each other. I did really enjoy the characters and liked the way that familial dynamics were represented even thought there are definitely still some areas for Hussain to improve on. Overall, a quick read that delivered on plot even though it wasn’t the most memorable.

Cute but sometimes too cute. The use of slang and pop culture references was extremely overdone. It was also uncomfortable to read a conversation and for it to be cut short by a 2 page memory and then to suddenly return back. The author really struggled with giving us information without messing with the pacing.

Two Desi best friends fake date in order to help protect different relationships only to find themselves contemplating maybe they're meant for each other. I really enjoyed this YA British romcom debut! Perfect for fans of Sajni Patel and Farah Heron and good on audio too narrated by Aysha Kala. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Such a sweet and quick read. I think teens will be able to fully immerse themselves in the book. The characters were fun to follow along with, and the concept of love of all kinds being important in life is one I adore! It was very heavy on pop culture references which were a bit heavy-handed for me as an adult, but I think younger readers will see themselves in the characters. A fun book!

This is How You Fall in Love by Anika Hussain is a captivating read with diverse characters, a well-paced storyline, and a heartwarming conclusion. The novel beautifully explores the various facets of love, delivering a strong and meaningful message about the different types of love we encounter in life.

This book was so charming. Like read in a day charming. And I was hooked as soon as the FMC mentioned Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging (one of my all time favorite series). This book was angsty, quirky, and really funny. The sheer number of pop culture references was serious overkill for me as an adult, but all in all it was a fun story that I think a lot of teenagers would enjoy.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC.

Loved this book! I really enjoyed the diverse cast of characters in this story. It would be great to add to my classroom library to serve as a mirror for students who can identify with the characters in the story or a window to the rest of the world for students who don't. I also liked that it covers difficult subjects like parental illness or arguing. I was definitely not expecting the ending so it kept me on my toes. Thank you for the opportunity to read!