This was a high stakes queer romance, given that their relationship was both illegal and would feel like Ved was betraying his parents and what they wanted for them. It sucked that he was lying to everyone, continuing to date Carlos while going forward with wedding preparations with his fiancée Disha - who is AMAZING - sweet, clever, and a great friend, but not an amazing choice in a life partner for Ved, given he won't love her the way she deserves and he can't even handle the idea of kissing her. The end was a little shaky for me as it felt like it both dragged in the falling action and then wrapped up too quickly in the resolution. But overall, an interesting read, and definitely an author I'd want to read more of.