The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali

This heartfelt novel follows seventeen-year-old Rukhsana Ali as she navigates the challenges of balancing her conservative Muslim family's expectations with her own identity and love life. Facing the prospect of being taken to Bangladesh and immersed in traditional customs, Rukhsana finds strength and perspective through her grandmother’s diary, inspiring her to fight for her future while maintaining family connections. With humor, emotion, and high-stakes drama, the story explores themes of love, culture, and self-discovery.