Henna Start-Up
Henna Start-Up
Henna Start-Up
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Description
Description
A young adult romance about a young tech girl with big ambitions set in Bangalore
Abir Maqsood is angry. She has things to do: a career to carve, money to earn, and, in the small stuff, a dining table to fix. But there are many obstacles in the way: lack of money, her parents' over-protective attitude, and a most annoying distraction in class called Arsalan. When her mother is not paid her dues for her henna service, Abir resolves to help her by creating a henna app. Her college is also running a program for student start-ups so things look most fortuitous. But the path to getting funding is littered with more thorns than roses. As Abir navigates through college, friendships and social pressures with determination, will she find the freedom that she is truly looking for?
About the Author
About the Author
Andaleeb Wajid is the author of fourteen published novels, including More than Just Biryani, Asmara's Summer and Twenty-nine Going on Thirty. Her young adult novel When She Went Away was shortlisted for The Hindu Young World GoodBooks Award (2017). She enjoys writing about romance and food, and is also a creative writing facilitator at Nutcracker Workshops.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"The writing paints a realistic and relatable portrait of barriers that girls from conservative families must deal with. Though the enemies-to-lovers trope is continually underscored, the book posits many thoughtful questions about societal restrictions and shows there is room for grace in shifting one's perspective about oneself and others. A delightfully inspiring story that champions loving yourself."--Kirkus Reviews
"Very realistic and compelling...but it's fresh and well-wrought." --Youth Services Book Review
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Duckbill
Pub date:
2024-09-10
Length:
272 pages
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