Although I’m a bit late posting this for Diwali, it is still a time of light and celebration. I didn’t really understand the significance of Diwali or what it was before reading this; while I have friends and family that celebrate the holiday, I haven’t personally participated. I’m so glad that I got to learn more about Diwali though, and our main characters (Niki and Sam) are both so lovable and relatable. I found their story believable as far as meet cutes go, so I was rooting for them. I appreciate Lalli’s openness to discussing the “other” identity that stems from having multiple cultures; we see this as Niki finds herself being too Indian for the U.S. but not Indian enough for her community. Lalli also addressed the ugly and the beautiful truths about being a woman in India, and her candor does not go unnoticed 🎆