Bryan Redeagle reviewed Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
Fake it til you make it
5 stars
I enjoyed this book. Reena gets a new neighbor across the hall, and crushes on him hard until she finds out he is part of their parents match-making plans. She then tries to resist his charms, but eventually fails.
The characters are fun to read about, and Nadim, the love interest, is charming as heck. The two are playful and witty throughout. The food is described so lovingly that I got hungry while reading.
This book has that trope where characters keep things from each other, but it makes sense here. Traditions in how the family behaves lead Reena to be very quiet about her wants and needs and concerns. They way it's resolved felt really natural as well, and you never get the feeling that anyone in the family is malicious. You can feel how much they care for each other, even when they make missteps.