Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar

Anahita Karthik is a desi, queer, and multilingual writer of stories heavily inspired by Indian mythology, history, and culture. She has an MSt in creative writing from the University of Cambridge and a tech degree she’ll probably never use in her life. While she writes across genres, her stories usually include road trips, a slow burn romance, and nods to Indian cinema (both explicit and thematic). Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar is her debut novel, but her first feature was in My Big, Fat Desi Wedding anthology. She can be found posting excessively across platforms @ana_scribe or blogging about publishing on her website, anahitakarthik.com.

“Come for the road trip of a lifetime. Stay for the kissing!” — Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries series"A sharp and fast-paced debut full of humor and heart that will leave readers squealing. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" — Aamna Qureshi, USA Today bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Café and A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison“A charming, delightful romance debut that belongs on every reader's bookshelf.” — Nisha Sharma, author of Illusions of Fire and romance“Warm, funny, and irresistibly sweet—this book feels like riding shotgun with your favorite people.” — Farah Naz Rishi, author of It All Comes Back to You“Expertly captures the essence of first love in this sunset-soaked, hilariously endearing romcom.”  — Sujin Witherspoon, author of Bingsu for Two"This book, in its entirety, is an absolute joy. All of it. Every last drop." — Charlene Thomas, author of It's You Every Time“A sparkling, heartfelt rom-com that swept me off my feet from the very first page.” — Ananya Devarajan, author of Kismat Connection and Sanskari Sweetheart“This vibrant, atmospheric romcom will make you feel like you’re flying down the expressway to Goa with the windows down.” — Clare Osongco, author of Midnights with You"An absolute must read with all the cinematic charm of a Bollywood movie." — Stefany Valentine, author of First Love Language and Love Makes Mochi“A laugh-out-loud (and sometimes snort-out-loud) story, full of tender moments that have you yelling ‘KISS KISS KISS’ at the pages.” — Talia Tucker, author of Rules for Rule Breaking"A sharply observed exploration of love and belonging" — Kirkus Reviews"This vibrant rom-com belongs on library shelves where Sandhya Menon and Becky Albertalli are popular." — School Library Journal"Evocative depictions of Indian cuisine, culture, fashion, and language permeate this simultaneously appealing romantic comedy and thoughtful coming-of-age drama." — Publishers Weekly"Cultural details including strong sensory descriptions of life in Mumbai and pop culture references bring the setting to life." — Booklist