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The Henna Wars

By Adiba Jaigirdar
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The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar is a vibrant and engaging Young Adult novel that follows Nishat, a Bengali-Irish Muslim teen, as she navigates the challenges of embracing her identity, coming out to her traditional family, and competing in a school entrepreneurship contest. The contest sees her clash with her crush, Flávia, who starts a rival henna business. Amidst cultural conflicts and budding romance, Nishat strives to balance her family's expectations with her aspirations.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish stories exploring identity and cultural heritage, particularly within a diverse and contemporary setting. It delves into the challenges of finding one's voice and place in the world, while simultaneously weaving a heartfelt tale of complex familial relationships and blossoming romance. Perfect for anyone drawn to narratives celebrating diversity and LGBTQ+ themes.

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The Henna Wars

Nishat and Flávia are rivals at school, but Nishat can't help the secret crush burning in her heart - even though her parents disapprove of the fact she likes girls. Can she possibly find her happy ever after? A gorgeous, heart-warming queer YA love story for fans of Becky Albertalli.

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The Henna Wars introduces us to Nishat and Flavia, rivals at school. Yet, Nishat harbours a secret crush, despite her parents' disapproval of her liking girls. Can she find her happy ever after? This is a gorgeous, heart-warming, queer YA love story perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli.

When Nishat comes out to her parents, they tell her she can be anyone she wants—as long as she isn't herself. After all, Muslim girls aren’t supposed to be lesbians. Nishat faces a dilemma: she doesn’t want to lose her family, but she also refuses to hide her true self. The situation becomes even more complicated when Flavia enters her life.

Beautiful and charismatic, Flavia leaves Nishat breathless. As their lives intertwine, a rivalry threatens to obstruct any potential romance.

Can Nishat balance the twin desires of authenticity and love?

Adiba Jaigirdar emerges as a stunning new voice in young adult fiction, crafting uplifting, authentic stories from a Bengali-Irish perspective.

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The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar is praised for its blend of humour and emotional depth. As a debut novel, it is described as both romantic and thought-provoking, with a unique narrative style that balances strong convictions with a gentle touch.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444962208

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 400

Collections

Adiba Jaigirdar Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction LGBTQ+ Young Adult

About the Author

Adiba Jaigirdar is the award-winning, critically-acclaimed and bestselling author of The Henna Wars, Hani & Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating, and A Million to One. A Bangladeshi/Irish writer and former teacher, she has an MA in Postcolonial Studies from the University of Kent, England and a BA in English and History from UCD, Ireland.

She is the winner of the YA book prize 2022, the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2021, and was a finalist for the 2022 Lambda Literary awards. All of her writing is aided by tea, and a healthy dose of Janelle Monae and Hayley Kiyoko.

When not writing, she is probably ranting about the ills of colonialism, playing video games, or expanding her overflowing lipstick collection.

She can be found at adibajaigirdar.com or @adiba_j on Twitter and @dibs_j on Instagram.

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