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The Henna Wars

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The Henna Wars

Written by: Adiba Jaigirdar
Narrated by: Priya Ayyar
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When Dimple Met Rishi meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this romantic comedy about two teen girls with rival henna businesses.

Nishat doesn't want to lose her family, but she also doesn't want to hide who she is, and it only gets harder once a childhood friend walks back into her life. Flávia is beautiful and charismatic, and Nishat falls for her instantly. But when a school competition invites students to create their own businesses, both Flávia and Nishat decide to showcase their talent as henna artists. In a fight to prove who is the best, their lives become more tangled-but Nishat can't quite get rid of her crush, especially since Flávia seems to like her back.

As the competition heats up, Nishat has a decision to make: stay in the closet for her family, or put aside her differences with Flávia and give their relationship a chance.
LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Religious Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy
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The only accurate dasi part for me was the parents reaction.
Rest of it is a typical cheesy high school drama.

its okay

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Amazing plot line complete with South Asian relateability and compassionate characters.
Rishat is a teen torn between herself and what she is expected to be. But how does one 'Be' if one removes the 'self'? An amazing listen/read showcasing the angst of a teen in search of acceptance for being herself, and a stand against the bullying she finds herself and others being target to, for being well, themselves.

A very good listen/read

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