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What a Desi Girl Wants

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What a Desi Girl Wants by Sabina Khan is a vibrant young adult novel that follows the journey of a teen named Mehar as she navigates the challenges of identity and belonging. When her mother announces an unexpected engagement during their trip to India, Mehar finds herself at a cultural crossroads. The story explores themes of self-discovery, cultural heritage, and family dynamics in a heartfelt and engaging way.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring themes of identity, familial expectations, and the challenges of balancing cultural heritage with personal desires. It offers a compelling narrative about a young girl navigating the complexities of family and tradition while discovering her own path. Perfect for fans of Young Adult fiction with a multicultural edge.

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Mehar hasn't been back to India since she was four. Hasn't visited her father, or any of her royal family. But when her father announces his engagement, Mehar agrees to return for the wedding. After meeting her grandmother's assistant and discovering the truth about her father's relationship, Mehar has a choice to make...

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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 was 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?

What a Desi Girl Wants explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of new-found relationships, making it a compelling read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702330230

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 288

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