When Dimple Shah and Rishi Patel meet at a Stanford University summer program, Dimple is avoiding her parents' obsession with "marriage prospects" but Rishi hopes to woo her into accepting arranged marriage with him.
Dimple and RishiSeries
This series explores the lives of young Indians navigating parental expectations and societal pressures in a rapidly changing world. It delves into themes of finding one's own path, the complexities of romance, and the intersection of tradition with modern aspirations. Expect a heartwarming and humorous journey through self-discovery, love, and the challenges of growing up.
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There's Something about Sweetie
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Ashish Patel didn't know love could be so...sucky. After being dumped by his ex-girlfriend, his mojo goes AWOL. Even worse, his parents are annoyingly, smugly confident they could find him a better match. So, in a moment of weakness, Ash challenges them to set him up. The Patels insist that Ashish date an Indian-American girl-under contract. Per subclause 1(a), he'll be taking his date on "fun" excursions like visiting the Hindu temple and his eccentric Gita Auntie. Kill him now. How is this ever going to work? Sweetie Nair is many things: a formidable track athlete who can outrun most people in California, a loyal friend, a shower-singing champion. Oh, and she's also fat. To Sweetie's traditional parents, this last detail is the kiss of death. Sweetie loves her parents, but she's so tired of being told she's lacking because she's fat. She decides it's time to kick off the Sassy Sweetie Project, where she'll show the world (and herself) what she's really made of. Ashish and Sweetie both have something to prove. But with each date they realize there's an unexpected magic growing between them. Can they find their true selves without losing each other?
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The story features two Indian-American teens, Dimple and Rishi, whose lives intertwine during a summer coding program. Dimple is driven and focused on her ambitions, while Rishi is more traditional and believes in arranged marriage. Their contrasting personalities lead to humorous and heartfelt moments as they navigate cultural expectations, personal aspirations, and the complexities of young love. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, and the balance between tradition and modernity, all wrapped in a charming, romantic plot.