Prasad's debut is such a beautiful story about the many loves in our lives both romantic, platonic, and familial. Seeing the individual journey of the four Singh sisters through not just their romantic struggles, but their own personal struggles paints such a true and relatable story. I connected with each struggle that the sister's go through, each of them so quintessentially human and the exact feelings that I both remember during my teenage years and feels that I have felt and continue to feel in my twenties. All of this coupled with the heavy presence of what it means to support those you love and what it means to do so while allowing them to stand on their own made this novel a breath of fresh air.

Finally reviewing one of my favorite reads of 2022~. This is such a unique novel format, but it works extremely well and I absolutely adored it. Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things follows four sisters whose father runs an inn. The format is essentially four novellas, each taking place in a different season and following a different sister's story. I loved all four of the romances, and, though one might expect this format to make each of the plotlines seem underdeveloped, it really does allow for each sister to shine and emphasizes their connection more than four interconnected novels would have. This is such a cozy read set in the Pacific Northwest, and I couldn't recommend it more for any time of year. 5/5 stars.

I love so much about this, the BIPOC rep, the queer rep, a bi-dad finding love twice over, the really beautiful setting, the food descriptions, this book really is a warm hug.

Very cue book that I didn't realize was YA but enjoyed very much. Loved the way it was written! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher!

This book is everything that I had hoped it would be. Seasonal romances, sisters, and a through-line through each story while the sisters still have very distinct perspectives. I adored this.

COZY DESI BOOKS FOR THE WIN! The book is set at the Songbird Inn, with the four Singh sisters as the main characters. Each of the sisters has a story that takes place during a different season of the year and it's just crafted SO perfectly!

The romance was cute but what I loved more was the adorable sister bonding and how tight knit the four of them are. I also LOVE that they have a healthy relationship with their dad and he serves as the Gandalf of the family (all knowing and smart and old and wise, if you know you know).

Maya Prasad explores four relationships in one book really well, and the queer rep was not unexpected (because of the cover lol) but very pleasantly handled and it was my favorite dynamic to read about.

It's a short story collection that isn't really a collection. I'd definitely recommend this for kids who are looking for a short read. Each story is interconnected, but they can function as standalones and are really cozy. It's definitely a great addition to a fall or winter display.

I didn’t love this one. The writing wasn’t quite my style and I dnfed pretty early. Gorgeous cover and great idea though! I’d probably recommend it to younger readers.

"Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things" by Maya Prasad is a captivating and diverse young adult novel that delves into themes of identity, culture, and the intricacies of love. Prasad's storytelling expertise shines as she crafts a tale of self-discovery, friendship, and the enchanting journey of romance. The book's relatable characters and heartfelt plot create an immersive reading experience that resonates with young readers. Prasad skillfully navigates the complexities of relationships, cultural dynamics, and the power of embracing one's authentic self, adding depth to the narrative. "Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things" is a powerful reminder that love knows no boundaries and that the journey to self-acceptance is just as important as finding a place in someone's heart, leaving readers with a sense of empowerment and a warm appreciation for the beauty of diverse stories of love and personal growth.

There were so many aspects of this book that I loved and adored. The fact that this book took place in Washington state, where I was raised for over 20 years (I'm a PNW girl). I'm always a huge sucker for sister relationships because the relationship I have with my own sister is so strong so of course I loved seeing the sister dynamic of the four Singh sisters. Overall, the vibes of this book felt wholesome, cute and reminded me of my home.

Oh how I loved this sweet book! Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things tells the story of 4 sisters over the course of the four seasons. It’s beautifully written and told with so much care. It has great LGBTQIA representation also, which is very important to me.

I picked up this ARC because I had spent a lot of time living in the Pacific Northwest, and as an oceanography graduate student at UW, I would make regular trips out to the San Juan Islands with the rest of my grad school cohort. This book, which is set on Orcas Island, has such a strong sense of place and connection to its setting that while reading it, I felt like I was there again. But nostalgia isn't the only reason why I love this debut.

DRIZZLE, DREAMS AND LOVESTRUCK THINGS is a YA romance novel focusing on the four Singh sisters, who live with their father on Orcas Island and help him manage the Songbird Inn. Over the course of one year, the four sisters each fall into their own sweet romances and learn something about themselves and about love. The book is actually four shorter stories put together, but the author does a great job of tying all the stories together and keeping all the sisters involved, even when we move on to a new POV character. Each Singh sister has a unique voice which shows even in the prose, and I loved seeing how each sister was actually different from the way her other sisters perceived her to be.

Nidhi, the oldest, often comes off to her sisters as bossy and overly organized, but in her POV, it's revealed that she has a lot of insecurities about her future and about her connection to her heritage. Rani is thought of as someone who knows everything about romance, but from her POV, she's still trying to figure out what love is. Avani is seen as flighty and inconsistent, but her POV shows how she really struggles to focus and wishes she could change that perception of herself, and Sirisha is shown as being really shy and quiet, but her POV shows how much she wishes she could speak clearly and be as open as her other sisters.

The romances in the book are really sweet and I would recommend this book for those alone, but I also love how this book explored living in the diaspora, and highlighted the way each of the sisters feels about their culture and heritage. I don't want to get into too many spoilers, but this theme is present in the book from very early on and helps tie the four love stories together. This was a really cleverly done book, and I'm excited to see what the author has planned for us next!

This is such an adorable story about family and sisterhood. I loved every moment of this book and could hardly set it down.

Really cute stories. I now want to live in an inn on an island. The sisters were cute and I loved that they all had very different stories. I felt that there was a lack of substance, but that could just be me. I'm not a huge fan of short stories for that reason. There's only so much you can squeeze in.

I was actually really delighted by this novel; some of the lessons and love story elements stuck with me after finishing it. I also really loved the writing style: elegant yet relatable.

There are four sisters who are closer than close. Their dad is the owner of :"the most romantic inn": The Songbird. Island life is predictable and a little too routine for the sisters, but they adore each other and their dad through the tedium.

The story opens with a storm which almost causes an untimely demise of one of the sisters. A tree branch crashes into her tower bedroom and narrowly misses impaling her while in bed, Fate brings her a new friend in the form of a handyman on the crew that repairs her room. Will Nidhi be able to contain her growing attraction to this new and mysterious intruder to her world or will she settle for her steady and reliable boyfriend Matt?

Avani is known as the sporty sister, but just because her mind is going a million miles an hour doesn't mean she doesn't feel things deeply. She does. She misses her Pop and decides to throw a winter ball in his honor. Can she pull it off or will a freak snow storm and a goat ruin her winter wonderland plans? When one door closes (and gets snowed shut) will another window open or will it get steamy?

Sirisha loves photography. She's the introverted sister. She would rather capture humanity than participate in it. Will she be able to talk to the girl of her lens dreams or just continue to adore her from afar? The play will go on, but can Sirisha participate in any way that requires words?

Rani's wildest romance dreams come true when she has not one, not two, but three potential suitors pining for her heart. This part was my favorite as Rani is the lover expert and finds herself swept up into the world of dating. Which boy will be her date to her dad's wedding? Or will she go with all three?

Super witty, charming and adorable, I was smitten by this whole novel as each part focused on a sister and a season. Truly delightful.

This took me way too long to read because I kept picking it up and putting it down. Needless to say it's a romance title that I could recommend, but for me it never had a sustained excitement to sit down and read the rest in one sitting like I have with so many others. The changes in seasons and romance is what makes it unique.

i really liked the premise of this, but after finishing the first part, i just wasn't feeling the writing or the characters enough to continue.

I loved that this book was basically a year of love stories, and all of the stories came out of one family. I also like that it included Diwali as one of its highlighted holidays but excluded pretty much all other holidays because I felt like it centered the Asian American experience that way.

Four sisters, four seasons, four romances. (Well, five if you count their dad.) The Songbird Inn on Orcas Island off the coast of Washington was named the Most Romantic Inn in America and the Singh sisters who live there and run it with their dad are ready for romances of their own. As we follow them through the year, the book is divided into seasons where each sister has her turn at romance. The romances are as different as the four sisters and all are equally satisfying. Recommended for fans of romance, grades 7 & up.

I absolutely love this book. It is so sweet and adorable and everyone is so wonderfully written. I just love how each sister has her own literary style fitted in that matches her personality (like lists for Nidhi, poems for Avani). Everyone is so natural and relatable (I found Sirisha personally super relatable--our names are even similar!) and the problems they all face are equally so. The culture is beautifully represented and the supportive cast is incredibly diverse. It was obvious this was written with love and care.

Suffice to say, this was a beautiful set of connected stories and a joyful read! I 100% recommend it.