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The Cult of Romance

By Sarah Ayoub
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The Cult of Romance by Sarah Ayoub is a young adult novel exploring the complexities of love and identity. The protagonist navigates cultural expectations, family dynamics, and a budding romance while grappling with her own sense of self, all set against the lively backdrop of multicultural Sydney. This coming-of-age story intricately weaves themes of belonging and self-discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring themes of cultural identity, familial expectations, and the complexity of love. It offers an engaging narrative for young adults, intertwining personal growth with a vibrant depiction of multicultural settings. If you're drawn to stories that challenge stereotypes and feature a strong, relatable protagonist, you'll likely find this read captivating.

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The Cult of Romance

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When your bestie is marrying a guy she barely knows, can you save her from the cult before it's too late?

Natalie is living proof that love is a scam.

She's traumatised by her parents' failed marriage and overwhelmed by her grandmother's expectations of good Lebanese girls — marriage, motherhood and exceptional tabouli-making skills.

When her best friend decides to get hitched to a guy in the motherland, Nat's not exactly thrilled by the mammoth task before her: juggling cultural traditions, extra bridesmaid dresses and super-judgemental relatives.

And to top it off there's the annoyingly good-looking best man and his constant need to mansplain all of the things.

Natalie is in for the trip of her life. But can she save her friend from the cult of romance, without falling in love herself?

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The Cult of Romance by Sarah Ayoub has received praise for its engaging exploration of cultural expectations and personal identity. Reviewers have commended its relatable protagonist and immersive storytelling, highlighting the author's ability to address complex themes in an accessible manner. The book's blend of humour and heartfelt moments has also been appreciated, making it a compelling read for young adults navigating similar life experiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460762707

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 320

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Sarah Ayoub Young Adult

About the Author

Sarah Ayoub is a journalist, bestselling author and academic with a PhD in migrant Australian YA literature. Her work has been published in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney Review of Books, Meanjin and more. Sarah is a Stella Schools Program ambassador, has mentored the youth curators of The Sydney Writers' Festival YA program, contributed to the anthology Arab, Australian, Other: Stories on Race and Identity and most recently been a judge for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Sarah was elected to the board of the Australian Society of Authors in 2021 and is currently working on her first novel for adults as the writer-in-residence of Sweatshop Literacy Movement. Sarah is an advocate for education and Australian stories, appearing at schools and festivals where she promotes her YA novels Hate is Such a Strong Word, The Yearbook Committee and The Cult of Romance, as well as her picture books The Love that Grew, Nice and Slow and How to Be a Friend.

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