It All Comes Back to You
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Two exes must revisit their past after their siblings start dating in this rom-com perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Morgan Matson. A Parade Best YA of the Year!
After Kiran Noorani’s mom died, Kiran vowed to keep her dad and sister, Amira, close—to keep her family together. But when Amira announces that she’s dating someone, Kiran’s world is turned upside down.
Deen Malik is thrilled that his brother, Faisal, has found a great girlfriend. Maybe a new love will give Faisal a new lease on life, and Deen can stop feeling guilty for the reason that Faisal needs a do-over in the first place.
When the families meet, Deen and Kiran find themselves face to face. Again. Three years ago—before Amira and Faisal met—Kiran and Deen dated in secret. Until Deen ghosted Kiran.
And now, after discovering hints of Faisal’s shady past, Kiran will stop at nothing to find answers. Deen just wants his brother to be happy—and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep Kiran from reaching the truth. Though the chemistry between Kiran and Deen is undeniable, can either of them take down their walls?
Second Chance Romance: Three years ago, Deen ghosted Kiran. Now their siblings are dating, forcing them to confront their past and the sparks that never really died.Forced Proximity: They can’t avoid each other at family dinners or holidays. The more they’re pushed together, the harder it is to deny their chemistry.Dual Timeline: Unravel their past relationship and the secrets that tore them apart through flashbacks to three years ago, all while navigating their complicated present.Secrets and Lies: Kiran is determined to uncover the truth about Deen’s brother, Faisal. But Deen will do anything to keep his family’s past hidden, even if it means breaking Kiran’s heart all over again.
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A year after their mother's death, rising UPenn freshman Kiran Noorani isn't thrilled when her sister Amira reveals her impending marriage and subsequent move. Worse, however, is when she discovers that the groom's younger brother is Kiran's "one and only ex," Deen Malik. Online, Kiran and Deen anonymously talk nightly through their game personas in MMO game Cambria, but in real life, Deen's abandonment of Kiran three years ago has left an indelible mark on their bond. Alternating chapters reveal both of their emotional lives: though Kiran has been accepted to UPenn's premed track, she yearns to be a dancer. And even though Deen is a dedicated student, his troubles at home, past and present, prevent him from achieving his best. All the while, the mystery of why Deen ghosted Kiran years ago hovers throughout the story, building tension and moving the narrative along at a fast pace. Readers familiar with Bollywood tropes may foresee some plot points, but Rishi (I Hope You Get This Message) brings nuance and freshness to the familiar You've Got Mail dynamic with desi Muslim teenagers in this deftly layered novel. Ages 13–up.
