by Samira Ahmed
First published 2018
Maya Aziz is a budding filmmaker caught between her Indian-American parents' plans for her to marry a nice Muslim boy and her own ambitions to study film in New York. But when a local terrorist attack shakes her community, Maya's world is turned upside down. As anti-Muslim sentiment rises, Maya must reconcile her dream future with the responsibilities of family - all while navigating a blossoming romance with her classmate Phil. In the end, Maya must decide what she's willing to fight for.
Genres: romance, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Chicago (Ill.), Illinois
312 pages · Paperback · Soho Teen
Content warnings: racism