It all comes back to you

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"After Kiran Noorani's mom died, Kiran vowed to keep her dad and sister, Amira, close. But when Amira announces that she's dating someone, Kiran's world is turned upside down. Deen Malik is thrilled that his brother, Faisal, has found a great girlfriend. When the families meet, Deen and Kiran find themselves face to face. Again. Three years ago...Kiran and Deen dated in secret. Until Deen ghosted Kiran."-- Provided by publisher.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

418 pages ; 22 cm

Subject Term:

Teenagers -- Fiction.

Dating (Social customs) -- Fiction.

Families -- Fiction.

Secrecy -- Fiction.

Muslim teenagers -- Fiction.

Mothers -- Death -- Fiction.

Sisters -- Fiction.

Family secrets -- Fiction.

Publisher:

Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers,

Publication Date:

2021

ISBN:

9780062741486

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021]

Call Number:

YA RISHI

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Two exes must revisit their past after their siblings start dating in this rom-com perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Morgan Matson. A Parade Best YA of the Year!

After Kiran Noorani's mom died, Kiran vowed to keep her dad and sister, Amira, close--to keep her family together. But when Amira announces that she's dating someone, Kiran's world is turned upside down.

Deen Malik is thrilled that his brother, Faisal, has found a great girlfriend. Maybe a new love will give Faisal a new lease on life, and Deen can stop feeling guilty for the reason that Faisal needs a do-over in the first place.

When the families meet, Deen and Kiran find themselves face to face. Again. Three years ago--before Amira and Faisal met--Kiran and Deen dated in secret. Until Deen ghosted Kiran.

And now, after discovering hints of Faisal's shady past, Kiran will stop at nothing to find answers. Deen just wants his brother to be happy--and he'll do whatever it takes to keep Kiran from reaching the truth. Though the chemistry between Kiran and Deen is undeniable, can either of them take down their walls?

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 9 Up--It's the summer before college, and desi Muslim Kiran is excited for her older sister, Amira, to move home so they can proceed with their plans to get an apartment together while Kiran attends Penn and Amira works as a lawyer. Then, the unthinkable happens: Amira meets someone. Suddenly, she's getting engaged and planning to move across the country with him. This is all happening way too fast for Kiran, who is convinced that Faisal, Amira's fiance, is hiding something. Plus, Kiran secretly dated Faisal's brother, Deen, before he suddenly ghosted her. Their siblings' pending nuptials mean that Deen is back in Kiran's life, and, while Kiran is doing her best to find the truth, Deen is putting his all into making sure the wedding goes off without a hitch. As the wedding draws closer, it seems that everyone has a hidden agenda, and love might not be enough to overcome these obstacles. Told in alternating chapters from the perspectives of Kiran and Deen, this coming-of-age tale deftly incorporates elements of desi and Muslim culture, grief, and overcoming trauma into a story about love and change, what it means to be a family, and how relationships can shift over time. Although this is not a romance in a traditional sense, it will resonate with readers who enjoy stories about all kinds of love. VERDICT This contemporary story of Pakistani American Muslim characters is a great addition to YA collections in school and public libraries.--Alison Glass, Dwight School, New York City

Publisher's Weekly Review

A year after their mother's death, rising UPenn freshman Kiran Noorani isn't thrilled when her sister Amira reveals her impending marriage and subsequent move. Worse, however, is when she discovers that the groom's younger brother is Kiran's "one and only ex," Deen Malik. Online, Kiran and Deen anonymously talk nightly through their game personas in MMO game Cambria, but in real life, Deen's abandonment of Kiran three years ago has left an indelible mark on their bond. Alternating chapters reveal both of their emotional lives: though Kiran has been accepted to UPenn's premed track, she yearns to be a dancer. And even though Deen is a dedicated student, his troubles at home, past and present, prevent him from achieving his best. All the while, the mystery of why Deen ghosted Kiran years ago hovers throughout the story, building tension and moving the narrative along at a fast pace. Readers familiar with Bollywood tropes may foresee some plot points, but Rishi (I Hope You Get This Message) brings nuance and freshness to the familiar You've Got Mail dynamic with desi Muslim teenagers in this deftly layered novel. Ages 13--up. (Sept.)