Kamila Knows Best | 
pickEmma goes Bollywood
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Kamila has a sparkling personality. She's the perfect hostess for any party. She's matchmaking her friends. And has been friends with Rohan since forever. Due to her father's illness, Rohan has spent a lot of time with her. But does that mean he has feelings for her?
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bailedI‘ve enjoyed Farah Heron‘s other books, but for some reason I‘m just not feeling this one.
pickI really liked this retelling! I think Emma retellings can suffer if the author is not sympathetic enough towards the main character, but this was a very loving take. Kamila is multifaceted, likable, and the author does a good job of considering how her drive might play out in modern times. The father/daughter relationship is spot-on, and Rohan is an excellent Mr. Knightley. I listened to the audiobook, and it was a great compliment to puzzling!
Still feeling wiped out, but I think I‘m almost over the cold. Taking it slow today while I listen to audiobooks, catch up on some cleaning, and build strength for the last day before spring break! I love a good Austen retelling, and I am excited to start this book. So far it is doing a good job of making Kamila very likable but just the right amount overconfident.
Pictured is Dottie, very bored from several days of sick parents and rain.
4.5/5
This is one of the best Emma retellings I've ever read. Every character was modernized so well, while retaining their essence. I think Kamila and her father especially nailed the relationship between Emma and Mr. Woodhouse, and Rohan is the perfect Mr. Knightley. It was a super fun read.
Kamila Hussain didn't have a lot to complain about in her life.
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pickThis was a fun, fluffy read. However, I just couldn‘t quite connect with Kamila; everyone else though? Loved. And this was a solid adaptation of Emma; no ambiguity over who was who.
