An unforgettable debut novel about first love, family obligation and finding your way.
In the wake of first heartbreak, Nur somehow meets his perfect woman. Yasmina is bright, beautiful and, whatâs most remarkable, sheâs into him too. Before long, they are inseparable.
But no relationship is perfect. For Yasmina, the complexities of family and cultural expectation are something she wants to navigate with Nur by her side. For Nur, the pressures of being the âgood sonâ are suffocating, and soon threaten everything he wants for his future with Yasmina. Can he find a way to offer her everything she deserves?
âAddictive in every senseâ Irenosen Okojie, author ofNudibranch
âA clever novel ⌠that subtly subverts the readerâs expectationsâSunday Times
âCaptivating and heartbreakingâStylist âBrought me close to tearsâ Beth OâLeary, author ofThe Flatshare âA romantic, bittersweet debut ⌠an incredibly powerful readâDaily Mirror âExpect to be heartbrokenâElle