First published 2016
Shabanu faces an impossible decision in the windswept landscapes of Pakistan. Her family expects her to honor centuries of tradition and accept the marriage they have arranged. The weight of their expectations presses down on her as she watches her younger sister prepare for her own wedding. But love arrives when she least expects it, throwing everything into chaos. The man who captures her heart represents everything her family opposes. Each stolen moment with him pulls her further from the life her parents planned. Her mother reminds her daily of their customs. Her father speaks of family honor. Yet her heart refuses to listen to reason. As the wedding date approaches, Shabanu must decide whether to follow the path laid out for her or risk everything for a love that could destroy the bonds that have sustained her family for generations. The choice will define not just her future, but her very identity.
Genres: romance, contemporary, young-adult, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love
Setting: Pakistan
333 pages · Paperback · Walker Books