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The Henna Startup

A pacy, romantic, coming-of-age novel that brings alive the challenges and joys of a girl growing up in contemporary middle-class Muslim family in Bangalore. The protagnist’s quest for agency is skillfully presented, breaking stereotypes in an organic and layered way. Weaving an engaging romace amidst class differences and family/community expectations, this book conveys the complexities of relationships and everyday life with both humour and seriousness.

Duckbill - an imprint of Penguin Random House India 2023 Andaleeb Wajid