Ahhhh what an awesome book! I'm SUCH a huge fan of the whole WDMR world, and this installment was no different.

I had wondered, of course, how Sandhya Menon was going to manage the love story between Pinky and Samir, sworn enemies, but I shouldn't have worried. It was a lovely slow-burn that just hit all the right notes.

I loved the introduction of Pinky's cousin Dolly, I thought she was an awesome character. I also loved DQ, who functioned as comedic relief and also a great characterization for Pinky.

As always with Menon's stories, the family relationships were on-point. The arcs of the characters, both personally and in relation to each other, can't be beat.

And the setting of this one was super cool! Summer on the Cape, what's not to love?

I'll promote this book for sure in any classroom & for book clubs. I wouldn't adapt it for a whole class novel, but all of Menon's work needs to be in classrooms and promoted!

I have been loving this series, and this one was no exception, it was SO cute! I loved reading about Pinky and Samir and how they began their ruse of fake dating. The characters in the story are so great and lovable. There is such a diverse group of characters, and they will steal your heart. This was the perfect YA story. I would highly recommend it!

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A cute enemies-to-lovers YA contemporary with tons of re-read potential! Sandhya Menon outdoes herself again with 10 Things I Hate About Pinky, starring the passionate, fierce Pinky and the more self-controlled Samir. This book cameos from some of our favorite characters from the author's other books, as well as delightfully witty banter that has us rooting for the characters from page one!

I love that there are more and more books that are told from an Indian American perspective. Pinky reminds me of so many young Indian girls I know who love to rebel a little bit against their parent's conservative wishes, but also want to please their parents at the same time. The romance between Samir and Pinky was sweet and developed over time. I was cheering for them all along the way.

I am definitely recommending this one to kids in my class.

I’m a sucker for YA books with fake dating schemes, but this had to be the perfect summer read for me! Ever since Pinky was introduced, I couldn’t wait to find out more and I was so glad to see what an amazing fleshed out character she was (and to see her care so greatly for possums and butterflies). Sandhya Menon hit it out of the park again with the Dimpleverse and I can’t wait to see what else she has in store.

Sandhya Menon does it again! I absolute love her books in this series. She writes the best young romance with a diverse cast of characters and realistic problems that are worked out between the young couple/s every time. I hope these books stand the test of time because I want my daughter to read them when she is older! I can't wait to see if she is writing, or has written, a book about Dolly next!

This book did not disappoint, the other books were super cute and light. This was just like those but better! Pinky is my favorite character, she’s strong willed, sassy, sarcastic, independent, smart and angsty for all the right reasons. Samir is that cute, smart, kind hearted and well organized guy that every girl needs. This book is also heartwarming and has some depth to it, making it the perfect balance for a summer read!

Passionate and uproarious Pinky Kumar may be protesting, fundraising, and using her voice for good, but that’s not winning her any points with her corporate lawyer mother. Pinky’s riot grrl flair doesn’t always come across as contained or pleasant, after all. Homeschooled and carefully monitored Samir Jha has been the apple of his mother’s eye for many years, so much so that he’s thrilled to go away for a summer internship at a prestigious law firm. When that internship is suddenly canceled, his dreams are crushed.

Thankfully, Pinky’s simultaneous epic blowout with her mother leads her to form a brilliant plan: studious, responsible Samir can join her family at their summer house on Cape Cod… as long as he pretends to be her boyfriend and convinces her parents that she’s capable of making at least one decision that they’d find impressive. Once they “break up” at the end of the summer, she’ll help him score an elusive internship at her mother’s law firm. Meanwhile, Samir’s mother will be none the wiser about his nixed internship and he can get away. What could go wrong?!

10 Things I Hate About Pinky marks the first time Sandhya Menon’s Dimpleverse dives into the frenemies-to-lovers waters and it navigates that territory rather successfully. This novel had a little more intrigue and potential for chaos than Menon’s two previous books in the series, while still maintaining the same wit and charm. The story also finds a focal point beyond the dating concept as Pinky and Samir get caught up in an effort to protect a beloved local landmark against real estate developers. The tilt toward spontaneity, the two very different characters working together to find common ground (and maybe something more,) and the added plot line really elevated 10 Things above the rest!

This novel also does a much better job finding the line between realism and sincerity. One of my biggest peeves with the previous books was that the characters tended to spill their guts earnestly and often, in a way that didn’t feel accurate for a mature adult, let alone a teen. 10 Things manages to subvert that trend. Pinky and Samir open up to each other when it’s important, but it isn’t overabundant or grating.

If there’s one criticism I had about the novel, however, it would be that it’s a bit one-sided. We’re surrounded by Pinky’s story and family and other than talking about how his mother’s cancer has affected his need for control, we don’t really dive into Samir’s life. The first that it’s his first summer of freedom isn’t really touched upon, nor is the fact that he’s lying to his mother about where he is the whole time. Pinky’s world is definitely an interesting one that held my interest (there’s a pet opossum, for goodness sake!) but Samir’s more subtle story deserved additional consideration.

10 Things introduces a couple great new characters into the fold, including Pinky’s cousin Dolly, who is her best friend but also her polar opposite– High-achieving, praised, and adored. But Dolly is having a summer all her own as she attempts a little rebellion, with which even Pinky can’t get on board. If the Dimpleverse continues, Dolly is the next logical main character and this novel sets that up well. I also loved Pinky’s hilarious, ultra-competitive dad and even Pinky’s mom, who is more complex than she gets credit for.

If you’ve enjoyed Sanhya Menon’s other novels and love a little bit of unexpected, topsy-turvy summer romance, you’ll have a lot of fun with 10 Things I Hate About Pinky. In fact, the novel stands on its own and you don’t even need to know the other books in the series to read it. I think it’s a great backy read and my favorite of the author’s books so far!

I love the edge to Pinky. However I feel for her in regards to her relationship with her mother. I always tend to take the side of the child.

So this starts off as just a means to an end. Pinky needs a boyfriend, well pretend boyfriend that her mother would be shocked about, shocked in a good way. Samir happens to need an internship after his went belly up. So a win win for both of them. But will they grown to love each other or despise each other even more? You will have to read the book!

This book was playful with a dash of serious. Thank You for this ebook. It was enjoyed!

10 Things I Hate About Pinky was one of my most anticipated books of 2020. I liked When Dimple Met Rishi and I absolutely LOVED There's Something About Sweetie (it was one of my favorite books of 2019). We met both of our main characters--Pinky Kumar and Samir Jha--in Sweetie and when I heard it's a hate-to-love and a fake dating trope I already knew it was going to be a good one.

And I was right!

Now, I didn't love it as much as I did Sweetie because that book really pulled at my heart and I related to it on a deep level that I haven't had in a long time. BUT, out of all the three books--Dimple, Sweetie, and Pinky--Pinky was the most funny and entertaining one. I was laughing from start to finish! Pinky and Samir were hilarious! They were funny on their own and I absolutely love their banter. And that whole thing about the possum--that was gold!

Pinky was much more light-hearted than the previous novels, but like the other novels, one of the biggest conflicts was Pinky's contentious relationship with her mom. In this case, her mom sees her as a screw-up and always assumes the worst about Pinky. This had Pinky wanting to show her mom that she's wrong, and hence getting good boy Samir to be her fake boyfriend for the summer after his internship fell through. My fake-dating trope loving heart was much amused and very entertained, and the hate-to-love element (because Pinky and Samir were like oil and water) added some fun banter-y friction and got Pinky and Samir into some funny situations.

I'm giving 10 Things I Hate About Pinky 4 stars because while I was much entertained and I love the characters and the trope and plot, I thought the resolution and how everything tied up was kind of surface level--it didn't have that impact that would hit me emotionally and stay with me after I turned the last page. Also, the story is focused on Pinky and her relationship with her mom, but I would've loved to have gotten Samir and his mom's story because they have an interesting dynamic and a complicated relationship too, and we didn't get anything at all about that.

10 Things I Hate About Pinky was an all-around great time! I had a wonderful time reading it and it kept me entertained all the way through. I'm looking forward to more by Ms. Menon. If you're looking for a fun, rom-com-y YA contemporary, or if you need a funny, romance-y read in between your darker books (because we all need those sometimes), 10 Things I Hate About Pinky would be a great choice.

Sandhya Menon's books always make my heart happy. The characters are always real and authentic, that are easy to connect with. The latest installment in the Dimple and Rishi universe focuses on Pinky and Samir, an enemies to lovers summer romance that almost made me cry at times. Menon's characters always have heart and touch on the insecurities we all have. This is another astounding addition to Menon's collection and I am already looking forward to the next one!

10 Things I Hate about Pinky was a great addition to the Dimpleverse. Sandhya Menon has done a wonderful job creating this community of characters and I have thoroughly enjoyed the character carry-over from other books in this series.

At first, Pinky is a character who is difficult to love, but as the story progresses, her shell begins to crack and you get to meet (and fall in love with) the real Pinky. Menon does a terrific job of depicting a rocky mother/daughter relationship and the way that she brings them back together is organic and not forced. The best part, however, is the slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers dynamic that Menon does so well.

I must admit that I have a weird feeling from 10 Things I Hate About Pinky. On one hand I loved a lot of it. I thought Pinky and Samir were great together. I loved their relationship and their banter and how they were completely opposites but kind of brought out the best in each other. And I loved the setting. It felt like summer and summers I remember on Cape Cod. But on the other hand something felt a little off and I can’t place what it was. I wasn’t a fan of Dolly for some reason. And I hated how Pinky and her mother’s relationship was handled, it almost felt rushed. Something was just off but in all fairness it could be because I loved Dimple and Rishi and Sweetie and Ash’s stories. I honestly don’t know. But what I do know is that I found the book enjoyable and a pretty quick read once I got into the story. I would definitely recommend reading this companion series.

I'm so heartbroken that this is the end of the Dimpleverse series but, it ended on such a high note.
Pinky is this hardheaded, multicolored deviate girl but she has a heart of gold and the want to save everything her heart wants.
Samir is very organized and meticulous about everything. Plans each day and makes lists for everything. He has a heart of steel for the ones he cares about.

They couldn't have more than opposite of each other but, those differences are what makes them whole and perfect for each other.

The relationship between Pinky and her mom was pretty heartbreaking but, came.to the perfect conclusion as well. If you have read all of Sandhyas books this is one you definitely don't want to miss out on.

I adore this series. Plus any fake relationship turned into love is a favorite for me. Excellently written and executed.

Knowing me, I definitely wanted to read this for the fake dating trope and I got so much more.

In Sandhya's classic style, she takes two people who do not seem like they could be together, but under certain circumstances, she makes it work. This applies to Pinky and Samir. Pinky is your token social justice warrior who is off to New England for the summer, and Samir wants total control over his life and that begins with heading to an internship in Washington, D.C. in a law firm. When you read this book, you will fall in love with the spontaneity Pinky holds in her hands and how it totally knocks off Samir's jurisdiction over his life.

It's something you can read over and over again because Menon provides a deal of magic that you can only find within stories like these! I can assure you, through all of the story, I cried a handful of times. Her story is wonderful like that. Her world building and plot are well planned out and intricate. The side characters, like Dolly, and her mother and father, contributed to the story and I loved how they were included. Though I found Dolly to be annoying at first, she quickly grew onto me and I'd love to see more about her in the future!

I really loved when there were scenes with just Pinky and Samir. You can tell how the words Sandhya Menon chose represent Pinky and Samir's love for one another and the blooming relationship they develop over the course of the novel. The characters balance each other out and make each other better, which is the main goal!

I recommend you read it because if you're looking for a feel good book, you'll find it right here in Sandhya Menon's 10 Things I Hate About Pinky. She definitely knows how to get down into the deep parts of the novel and will get you out with a grin on your face and maybe even a tear slipping down from your eye. This third novel of her series is nothing short of wonderful!

I received an e-arc of this book for exchange of a review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon Pulse for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This isn't my favorite book in the "series" from this author, but it's definitely a fun, lighthearted read that is perfect for its target audience of teenagers. Pinky needs a fake boyfriend for the summer to prove a point to her demanding mother, and that's where Samir comes in. They start out barely tolerating each other, since their personalities couldn't be more different, but as the summer progresses they realize that they have real chemistry. At times I felt like the personalities of Pinky and her mother were written in a way that was too extreme, but I got over it. If you enjoyed the other books by Sandhya Menon, odds are good you'll like this one as well!

Review posted on Goodreads on August 2, 2020.

I really enjoy Sandhya Menon's books. They always leave me feeling happy. This book is no exception and while it is YA, I think it is completely appropriate for a middle-grade audience as well. Samir and Pinky are complete opposites. Pinky is a wild-child who is tired of her family thinking the worst of her. Samir is the type of guy that all parents love. When his internship at a law-firm falls through and Pinky lies to her family and tells them she has a new boyfriend, a scheme is hatched. Samir with come stay with Pinky's family for the summer at their Cape Cod house and Samir does not have to go home to his over-protective mother. Of course, they both start to develop real feelings in their fake relationship.
This was a fun read that didn't quite have the same chemistry as Dimple and Rishi. It may be that I related less because Samir and Pinky are high school students. Thank you to Netgalley for my advanced copy of this book. 3 stars.