The Marvelous Mirza Girls by Sheba Karim
Gilmore Girls meets vibrant New Delhi in this thoughtful and hilarious new novel about a teen facing family expectations, relationship complications, and hidden secrets in a new countrysprinkled with Sheba Karims signature wit and steamy romance, and perfect for readers who loved Mary H.
“Karim’s latest is a searing story of love in its many forms: young and old, romantic and familial, and maybe most complex, our capacity to love a placeA deep dive into the values of travel and firsthand experience, the book takes an unflinching look at poverty and complicity, sex and religion, without ever losing sight of what it is: family drama, rom-com, travelogue. Call it what you want, The Marvelous Mirza Girls is an utter delight.” — David Arnold, author of Mosquitoland and The Electric Kingdom “Part self-discovery, part travelogue, all charming." — Kendare Blake #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series Filled with beautiful imagery, sensory language, clever structuring, and humor, this is a romantic coming-of-age story.... An engaging and perceptive story of love, grief, and personal awakening. — Kirkus Reviews "A quiet, powerful romance recommended for fans of feminist stories like those by E.K. Johnston." — School Library Journal "While the #MeToo movement and female sexuality feature prominently in the narrative, this novel also feels like a love letter to New Delhi due to Karim’s vivid descriptions of the city. Readers seeking more mature YA romance titles will definitely enjoy this offering." — Booklist
Sheba Karim is the author of Mariam Sharma Hits the Road, That Thing We Call a Heart, and Skunk Girl. She is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and NYU School of Law and currently lives in Nashville. You can visit her online at www.shebakarim.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780062845481 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062845489 |
| Title | The Marvelous Mirza Girls |
| Author | Sheba Karim |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2021-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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