![]() ![]() Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication. (Pine Reads review would like to thank NetGalley and Inkyard Press for sending us an ARC in exchange for an honest review. They really brought potential cultural challenges to light so that was cool. Instead, one simple lie unravels everything. I loved ace as well as the conflicts that are within the book. When her parents go abroad to Bangladesh for four weeks, Karina expects some peace and quiet. I look forward to seeing Bhuiyan grow as an author and reading more of her heartfelt stories. Keep her head down, get through high school without a fuss, and follow her parents’ ruleseven if it means sacrificing her dreams. Overall, Tashie Bhuiyan’s sophomore novel is definitely one to check out. There are lots of small moments and layers that add a strong sense of realism to the story, such as perspective on Bengali identity and celebrity ‘stans’ culture. Other details I enjoyed include movie references (snaps for Pride and Prejudice (2005) and Howl’s Moving Castle) and Taylor Swift mentions (shout out to Cornelia Street!). Mina’s relationship with her parents does not resolve by the end of the book, but that relationship does underscore Mina’s growth as a character. An important note, a significant amount of conflict in this book comes from Mina’s abusive and emotionally manipulative parents. While the romance between Mina and Emmitt is a major part of the book, I would say the main themes of the story revolve around Mina discovering what home means to her: Home is where you find love. What does winning really mean for Mina?Ī Show for Two is a fun, fast-paced, easy-to-binge book that has a wonderful sense of growing up and figuring out what you want. Between filming scenes, tour-guiding Emmitt around New York City, and the growing pains of college applications, Mina is forced to confront her real motivations with the competition and college. When a deal is made between the two, a guaranteed win for the film is nearly in sight. hey everyone today i’m back with another book review/makeup look i reviewed counting down with you by tashie bhuiyan, and did a makeup look inspire. Enter Emmitt Ramos-an indie movie star undercover at Mina’s school for an upcoming role. But to win the competition, and get away from her parents, Mina needs a miracle. High school senior Mina Rahman has two goals: win the Golden Ivy student film competition, and go to California for college. “Home is where you find love, and I am loved by this city and the people in it more than anything.”
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