Queen B’s Decree: In December 2020 (the year that must not be named), the Oprah Magazine released a list of their best romance novels for the year. Queen J and I had both read some, heard of others, and owned a few (bought and unread, of course) from the list, so we decided to read at least one book from the list each.
The Marriage Game is the one I chose. It had been on my list for a while and it seemed 100% like something I’d enjoy.
And I totally did. I loved the relationships between Layla and her parents and her extended family. Most of all, I felt like The Marriage Game didn’t take itself too seriously. Layla’s interactions with her potential arranged marriage partners was most definitely over the top and ridiculous, but it was funny and seemed to just fit.
Sam was my only negative. He was an angsty grump when we first met him and I had hoped he would have a great redemption arc. Instead he was a disaster. He’s so rigid in his goals that he loses sight of what’s important and his actions during their “big misunderstanding” scene were disgusting.
But I still loved this book. I had fun and enjoyed myself. What else could I ask for? Perhaps a book about Daisy?? Thank you and yes, that wish has been fulfilled. The Dating Plan is releasing in March!
Book: The Marriage Game by Sara Desai
Series: standalone
Genre: Contemporary/RomCom
Hotness: mild salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: enemies-to-lovers