the love and lies of rukhsana ali by sabina khan

Devastated and confused, Rukhsana's parents whisk her off to stay with their extended family in Bangladesh where, along with the loving arms of her grandmother and cousins, she is met with a world of arranged marriages, religious tradition, and intolerance. But when Rukhsana's mom catches her and Ariana together, her future begins to collapse around her. Luckily, only a few more months stand between her carefully monitored life at home and a fresh start at Caltech in the fall. And that means keeping her girlfriend, Ariana, a secret from them too. Unable to come out to her conservative Muslim parents, she keeps that part of her identity hidden. Seventeen-year-old Rukhsana Ali has always been fascinated by the universe around her and the laws of physics that keep everything in order.

“ The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali unapologetically explores the complex ties between families, friends, and intersectional diversity.With a welcome mix of humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, Sabina Khan provides a timely and honest portrait of what it's like to grow up feeling unwelcome in your own culture. “Heart-wrenching yet hopeful, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali is an insightful and honest look at the tangled web of identity, culture, familial loyalty, and love.” - Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate, and Other Filters “Chock-full of diversity and powerful representation, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali is a much-needed addition to any YA shelf.” - Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi Khan brings talent and voice in this brilliant novel that will keep you reading until the very last page.' - Nisha Sharma, author of My So-Called Bollywood Life ' The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali unapologetically explores the complex ties between families, friends, and intersectional diversity.

Readers will be cheering for Rukhsana from the moment they meet her on the page.' - Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate, and Other Filters Sabina Khan crafts a powerful, poignant story about finding yourself, about speaking your truth, and about stepping out of the shadows and into the light. 'Heart-wrenching yet hopeful, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali is an insightful and honest look at the tangled web of identity, culture, familial loyalty, and love. Chock-full of diversity and powerful representation, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali is a much-needed addition to any YA shelf.' - Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi 'This book will break your heart and then, chapter by chapter, piece it back together again. Advanced Praise for The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali:

The love and lies of rukhsana ali by sabina khan