{"product_id":"9780702330230-what-a-desi-girl-wants","title":"What a Desi Girl Wants","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMehar hasn't been back to India since she was four. Hasn't visitedher father, or any of her royal family. But when her father announceshis engagement, Mehar agrees to return for the wedding. Aftermeeting her grandmother's assistant and discovering the truthabout her father's relationship, Mehar has a choice to make.\u003cbr\u003eThe romance of Becky Albertalli meets the glam family      dynamics of Crazy Rich Asians in this YA novel from acclaimed      author Sabina Khan.      Mehar hasn't been back to India since she was four.She hasn't      visited her father, or any of her family. Why would she? Her father      made it clear that she's not his priority when he chose not to      come to the US with her and her mum.      But when her father announces his engagement to socialite Naz,      Mehar reluctantly agrees to return for the wedding. Maybe she and      her father can heal their broken relationship. And after all, her      father is Indian royalty, and his home is a palace.      While her father still doesn't make the time for her, and she      hates Naz and her social media influencer daughter, Mehar barely      cares once she meets Sufiya, her grandmother's assistant. Though      they come from totally different worlds, their friendship slowly      starts to blossom into something more . Mehar thinks.      But she can tell Naz is using her dad for his money and putting      a stop to the wedding might be the best for everyone involved.      What happens when telling her father the truth about Naz and Aleena      means putting her relationship with Sufiya at risk .             PRAISE FOR SABINA'S PREVIOUS NOVELS:      Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali      \"This book gave me all the feels\" The Lesbian      Review      \"A coming-out story featuring diverse characters and a richly      rendered international setting.\" Kirkus Reviews      \"hard-hitting and hopeful story is a must-purchase for any      YA collection.\" - School Library Journal             Zara Hossain is Here      \"A vivid account exploring issues many immigrant teens face.\" Kirkus      Reviews      \"This is a great addition to books that start conversations      about immigration in the U.S., with the added layer of being an      out queer immigrant from a country that is not accepting of queer      people. I highly recommend it.\" Lesbrary      \"an insightful novel that gives a glimpse into the experience      of families and teens caught up in the America immigration system      and all the uncertainty that this can cause people.\" ReadingZone             Meet Me In Mumbai      \"spotlights fiercely independent South Asian Muslim girls      triumphing over the insurmountable odds. an emotionally satisfying      ride that is sure to entertain.\" Quills \u0026amp;      Quire      \"an engrossing and consuming read.\" YA Books      Central      \"a beautiful novel that explores the concept of identity and      family\" Rich In Color\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40890340671585,"sku":"9780702330230","price":8.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28897807.jpg?v=1723028031","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780702330230-what-a-desi-girl-wants","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}