the love and lies of rukhsana ali by sabina khan

' takes LGBTQ fiction to another level and will help open readers' eyes to the realities that many face in these changing times.' - Shelf Awareness 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.

A story that will stay with you for years to come.' - Sara Farizan, Lambda Award-winning author of If You Could Be Mine Sabina Khan is one to watch.' - Tanuja Desai Hidier, author of Born Confused and Bombay Blues 'A daring and timely novel, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali delves head-and-heart-first into the universal complexities of navigating duty and desire, tradition and modernity, and friends and family - the one we are born into and the one we choose the friends who are family, and the family we strive to befriend - all through the prism of multicultured identity. 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.' - Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate and Other Filters '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. A much-needed addition to any YA shelf.' - Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi and From Twinkle, With Love 'This book will break your heart and then, chapter by chapter, piece it back together again. * 'With an up-close depiction of the intersection of the LGBTQIA+ community with Bengali culture, this hard-hitting and hopeful story is a must-purchase for any YA collection.' - School Library Journal, starred review

'An intersectional, diverse coming of age story that will break your heart in the best way.'. Short-listed, OLA White Pine Award, Fiction, 2019Ĭommended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2019Ĭommended, OLA Best Bets: Honourable Mention, 2019 Egoff Children's Literature Prize (BC), 2020

Paste Magazine's Best YA Books of January 2019 Parade's Buzzworthy YA Books to Read in 2019īookRiot's Most Anticipated 2019 LGBTQ YA of 2019 Hypable's Most Anticipated LGBTQ YA Books of 2019 Oprah Magazine's Best YA Books You'll Love in 2019ī&N Teen Blog's Most Anticipated LGBTQAP Books of 2019 Praise for The Love and Lies of Rukhsana AliĪn Amazon Best Book of the Month for February 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.

The love and lies of rukhsana ali by sabina khan