Reviews

The Curious Secrets of Yesterday by Namrata Patel

stacyk04's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

khcdvm09's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

catbuechler's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

nisha_castelino's review

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

readingtomyplants's review

3.0

This book had a good concept, but ultimately was too slow-paced for my taste, which made it difficult to keep my momentum. The characters were interesting and the premise was great.

noriboo's review

hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is an incredibly lovely story about coming into yourself and finding out who you want to be. And how that's not always the easiest thing to do when you've grown up in an enmeshed family where you've been made to feel responsible for everybody's welfare. 

I liked the flow of the story and that the main focus was on the dynamics between Tulsi and her family members. I felt for her, and I was happy that she found Lucas and Ash. Until she met them, I don't think that anyone saw her or even gave consideration to what she wanted. 

This isn't a story with overly dramatic twists and turns or big romantic gestures. But it was very real, and I could feel the love and care that was there underneath all the hurt. 

In the end, Tulsi does find out what works for her, and I was happy that the family was able to (emotionally) grow together. 


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I received an ARC through Netgalley. My opinions are my own.

meganlang's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

ekopaskie's review

emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

copack's review

hopeful reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

whatrachyreads's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0