My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel

'Provides a sweeping portrait of the South Asian diaspora, and offers an affectionate and lushly detailed window into the family’s wedding experience.' This warm hug of a novel will find a cherished spot on many bookshelves.' Patel leverages Zurika’s budding romance with Naveen well, and their sweet but competitive relationship will leave readers hopeful. Zurika also embraces her Indo-Trinidadian roots and bucks against white beauty standards. 'Many teens will be able to relate to Zurika’s persistence in following her dreams and courage in speaking up for herself. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties I couldn't have enough of everything-the extravagant wedding, the gorgeous outfits, the food, and of course, Patel's trademark strong female mains!' 'A vibrant and luscious celebration of the Indian culture. not mess up her sister’s big fat Indian wedding. Now, all she has to do is wow the judges for a top spot, evade getting caught by her parents, resist Naveen’s charms, and, oh yeah. Luckily Zuri has a crew of loud and loyal female cousins cheering her on. In the midst of the chaos, Zuri’s mom is in matchmaking mode with the groom’s South African cousin Naveen-who just happens to be a cocky vocalist set on stealing Zuri’s spotlight at the scouting competition. And Zuri has already been warned, repeatedly, that she is not to miss a single moment.

The only problem? This coveted competition happens to take place during Zuri’s sister’s extravagant wedding week.

After being rejected by Juilliard, Zuri’s last hope is a contest judged by a panel of top tier college scouts. But when you’re part of a big Indian family, everyone has expectations, and those certainly don’t include hip-hop violin. Zurika Damani is a naturally gifted violinist with a particular love for hip-hop beats. A fresh, witty rom-com romp set against the backdrop of a high-profile music competition and a riotous Indian wedding-now in paperback!

My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel