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Friends in Napa by Sheila Yasmin Marikar

kris10coopah's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

rebecca_ems's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

cheriepatrice's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

juliabr's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

The most shallow book I've read in awhile - I almost didn't finish it but plugged through thinking it might get better. But there were no real learning or transformative moments for the main characters. This is for people whose only goal in life is to not only wear Prada but own it - no rent the runway shit that plebes wear.  
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bethanyjnz's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

jessslibrary's review against another edition

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challenging reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

wordsbetweenlines's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

If you like horrible rich people, then this book is for you. I do indeed love poorly behaved wealthy brats and this was right up my alley. 

Do I have rich college friends to spend a luxurious  weekend in Napa with? No. But I did just spend a week in Hawaii with a best friend from Uni. And no one died on my trip. So, you know, I can’t complain. 

Also, read this book. It’s very bingeable and entertaining. 

I am also a huge Mindy Kaling fan so books from her book studio pique my interest.

Pub Date: April 1, 2024 

Thank you Fire Fly Distribution for the ARC! 

Read if you enjoyed: Pineapple Street,  The Fake or None of This is True

amandawhidden's review against another edition

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0.5

Should’ve given up on this one but I had too much faith Mindy Kaling wouldn’t steer me wrong 

dhensley002's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

samanthakelley's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5