Set in Trinidad and Tobago, "Sweethand" follows the story of Keiran and Cherisse, who have been enemies for years but are forced to work together as the best man and maid of honor for their respective friends' wedding. The book explores their journey from rivals to lovers, delving into their complex relationship dynamics and the development of their feelings as they navigate the wedding planning process. With a diverse cast of characters, including queer side characters, the book offers a blend of romance, drama, and humor set against a tropical backdrop.
Readers praise the clear and purposeful writing style of N.G. Peltier, which effectively captures the tension between Keiran and Cherisse while also delving into their personal growth and relationship development. The book is commended for its representation of Trini society and diversity, as well as the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ characters portrayed in a positive light. Overall, "Sweethand" is described as a refreshing and well-written debut novel that skillfully navigates the enemies-to-lovers trope with nuance and authenticity.
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Content warnings include strained parental relationships, themes of cheating, gender bias, emotional manipulation, and a portrayal of homophobia.
Has Romance?
The romance in Sweethand is a central element of the narrative, characterized by a blend of banter, chemistry, and emotional depth.
From The Publisher:
After a public meltdown over her breakup from her cheating musician boyfriend, Cherisse swore off guys in the music industry, and dating in general for a while, preferring to focus on growing her pastry chef business.When Cherisse's younger sister reveals she's getting married in a few months, Cherisse hopes that will distract her mother enough to quit harassing her about finding a guy, settling down and having kids. But her mother's matchmaking keeps intensifying.Cherisse tries to humour her mother, hoping if she feigns interest in the eligible bachelors she keeps tossing her way, she'll be off the hook, but things don't quite go as planned. Turns out for the first time in ages, she and Keiran King, the most annoying man ever, are on the island at the same time. Avoiding him is impossible, especially when Keiran's close friend is the one marrying her sister, and he's the best man to her maid of honour.Keiran doesn't know what to make of Cherisse now. They've always butted heads. To him she's always been a stuck-up brat who seeks attention, even while he secretly harbored a crush on her. Now with Cherisse's sister marrying one of his good friends he can't escape her as the wedding activities keep throwing them together.When things turn heated after a rainy night of bedroom fun, they both have to figure out if they can survive the countdown to wedding day, without this turning into a recipe for disaster.
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The writing is chunky, the main characters are immature and there is no reason for them to hate each other
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