Saints and Misfits

In Saints and Misfits, a poignant debut novel, a Muslim teenager navigates her complex identity amidst the pressures of family and societal expectations. Janna finds herself caught between the "saints," who shape her world, and the "misfits," like herself, struggling to find belonging in both her father's new family and her mother's leftover one. As she grapples with her relationships, including her complicated feelings for Jeremy, Janna uncovers dark truths hidden beneath the surface, especially regarding a figure she perceives as a monster in her mosque. This coming-of-age story explores the collision of worlds and the unexpected beauty that can arise from it.