What a Desi Girl Wants

The romance of Becky Albertalli meets the glam familydynamics of Crazy Rich Asians in this YA novel from acclaimedauthor Sabina Khan.Mehar hasn't been back to India since she was four.She hasn'tvisited her father, or any of her family. Why would she? Her fathermade it clear that she's not his priority when he chose not tocome 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 andher father can heal their broken relationship. And after all, herfather is Indian royalty, and his home is a palace.While her father still doesn't make the time for her, and shehates Naz and her social media influencer daughter, Mehar barelycares once she meets Sufiya, her grandmother's assistant. Thoughthey come from totally different worlds, their friendship slowlystarts to blossom into something more . . . Mehar thinks.But she can tell Naz is using her dad for his money and puttinga stop to the wedding might be the best for everyone involved.What happens when telling her father the truth about Naz and Aleenameans 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 LesbianReview"A coming-out story featuring diverse characters and a richlyrendered international setting." Kirkus Reviews"hard-hitting and hopeful story is a must-purchase for anyYA collection." - School Library Journal  Zara Hossain is Here"A vivid account exploring issues many immigrant teens face." KirkusReviews"This is a great addition to books that start conversationsabout immigration in the U.S., with the added layer of being anout queer immigrant from a country that is not accepting of queerpeople. I highly recommend it." Lesbrary"an insightful novel that gives a glimpse into the experienceof families and teens caught up in the America immigration systemand all the uncertainty that this can cause people." ReadingZone  Meet Me In Mumbai"spotlights fiercely independent South Asian Muslim girlstriumphing over the insurmountable odds... an emotionally satisfyingride that is sure to entertain." Quills &Quire"an engrossing and consuming read." YA BooksCentral"a beautiful novel that explores the concept of identity andfamily" Rich In Color