This book touches on important themes of classism and casteism, as Niki struggles with complicated feelings towards some aunties looking down on her. Niki’s family didn’t teach their children a lot about India or where they came from when they were growing up, so the reader gets to learn about Punjabi culture alongside Niki. It was so interesting to learn about how many different translations there are of the same holiday. I knew that Diwali was the festival of lights, but, like Niki, I didn’t know much about why it is celebrated before reading this book. I loved that Niki kept asking people why they celebrate Diwali. I really enjoyed this mental trip to India and brief dive into Indian culture, specifically Diwali. Thank you to the publisher for a complimentary eARC in exchange for an honest review.Īlthough I’ve read many Christmas books so far this season, this was my first non-Christmas holiday book. When she gets a new job offer back home, Niki must decide what she wants out of the next chapter of her life–to cling to the straight and narrow like always, or to take a leap of faith and live the kind of bold life the old Niki never would have dreamed of. Free-spirited Sam helps Niki get in touch with her passionate and creative side, and with her Indian roots.
When Niki and Sam join Diya, her husband and their friends on a group honeymoon, their connection grows deeper.
At the wedding, the champagne flows and their flirtatious banter makes it clear that the attraction is mutual. Maybe it’s the splendor of Mumbai or the magic of the holiday season, but Niki is immediately drawn to Sam. Niki arrives in India just in time to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, where she meets London musician Sameer Mukherji. So for the first time ever, she throws caution to the wind and books a last-minute flight for her friend Diya’s wedding. When she’s laid off, Niki realizes that practical hasn’t exactly paid off for her. And she’s always dated guys that seem good on paper, rather than the ones who give her butterflies. She’s always stuck close to home, in case her family needed her. Despite her love for music and art, she became an analyst for the stability. Twenty-nine-year-old Niki Randhawa has always made practical decisions.
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