Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things by Maya Prasad, 464 pages. Disney Hyperion, 2022. $18.Language: G (1 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG (one instance of underage drinking at a party, dealing with grief over the death of family members);...
Language: G (1 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG (one instance of underage drinking at a party, dealing with grief over the death of family members); Violence: G;
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
The Singh sisters have grown up in the Songbird Inn, a charming bed and breakfast in the Pacific Northwest that was recently named “Most Romantic Inn in America.” The family of girls are close-knit but like any family, they drive each other crazy too. Nidhe (18) - the organized and sensible oldest, Avani (17) - the scatterbrained, sporty poet and twin, Rani (17) - the dramatic romantic and twin, and Sirisha (16) - the painfully shy photographer. Over the course of a year, each sister gets their own story where they learn about love and life during each season.
As someone who also grew up in a family with four girls, the family dynamic was spot on. I loved all the sisterly love and affection (even through the various fights and misunderstandings), and it was so fun to see each sister get her own story. I also loved all the references to Indian culture - the food, the music, and movies. This is a great choice for your classroom library - awesome representation, authentic family dynamics, and sweet romantic storylines.
Reviewer: Kiera Beddes, #bookswithbeddes