My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding

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My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel is a delightful coming-of-age story following a young Indian-American teen navigating cultural expectations and personal aspirations during her sister's extravagant wedding. Amidst the chaos of traditional ceremonies, she dreams of a future in music and faces the challenge of balancing family obligations with her desires. The book beautifully explores themes of identity, family, and pursuing one's passion.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories filled with cultural richness, family dramas, and a dash of romance. It offers a vibrant dive into Indian traditions, balancing humour with heartfelt moments, as a young protagonist navigates her own dreams amidst her sister's elaborate wedding. Perfect for those interested in young adult stories that blend family expectations and personal aspirations.

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My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding

Gifted violinist Zurika Damani tries to juggle the obligations of her sister's extravagant wedding week while secretly preparing for a prominent music contest all while trying to dodge her family's matchmaking schemes.

A fresh, witty rom-com romp set against the backdrop of a high-profile music competition and a riotous Indian wedding-now in paperback!

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Sajni Patel’s My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding is a fresh, witty rom-com romp set against the backdrop of a high-profile music competition and a riotous Indian wedding.

“A vibrant and luscious celebration of the Indian culture. I couldn’t have enough of everything—the extravagant wedding, the gorgeous outfits, the food, and of course, Patel’s trademark strong female mains!” —National bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto

Zurika Damani is a naturally gifted violinist with a particular love for hip-hop beats. But when you’re part of a big Indian family, everyone has expectations, and those certainly don’t include hip-hop violin. After being rejected by Juilliard, Zuri’s last hope is a contest judged by a panel of top-tier college scouts. The only problem? This coveted competition happens to take place during her sister’s extravagant wedding week. And Zuri has already been warned, repeatedly, that she is not to miss a single moment.

In the midst of the chaos, Zuri’s mom is in matchmaking mode with the groom’s South African cousin Naveen—who just happens to be a cocky vocalist set on stealing Zuri’s spotlight at the scouting competition. Luckily, Zuri has a crew of loud and loyal female cousins cheering her on. Now, all she has to do is wow the judges for a top spot, evade getting caught by her parents, resist Naveen’s charms, and, oh yeah . . . not mess up her sister’s big fat Indian wedding. What could possibly go wrong?

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My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel has been praised as a vibrant celebration of Indian culture, capturing the opulence of weddings with rich detail in outfits, food, and festivities. The protagonist, Zurika, is noted for her relatable tenacity and confidence in voicing her dreams, intertwined with a charming romance. Reviewers commend the book for its detailed portrayal of family dynamics and cultural heritage, making it both entertaining and heartwarming.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419754548

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Paperbacks

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Sajni Patel is the author of adult and YA fiction. The Trouble with Hating You is the first of two women’s fiction titles published with Grand Central/Forever. My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding, Patel’s first book with Abrams, was published in 2022 to praise from reviewers, who called it “a warm hug of a novel” (Booklist) and “a sweet and entertaining romp” (Kirkus). Patel currently lives in Hawaii.

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