A Match Made in Mehendi by Nandini Bajpai

And Bajpai creates a memorable character in Simi, who shines at the center of the matchmaking web as she narrates this winning romance. The inclusion of prejudices faced by marginalized people (both Indian and LGBTQ) balanced with loving support from their communities creates additional layers of complexity. The central romance abounds with chemistry, and each center-stage friendship is loving and supportive without sacrificing authenticity or conflict. Square: Meddling Matchmakers Our recommendations: A Match. debut, Bajpai tells a rousing story that is as enjoyable as it is heartfelt.

With help from Simi’s tech-inclined older brother, the friends develop an app, Matched!, which turns their love lives-and Mayfield High’s social order-upside down.

A passionate artist, Simi wants nothing to with pairing people up, but Noah convinces her that matching the students at school is the best way to leave their mark. When Simi’s habitual klutziness causes her glamorous cousin to meet a sweet, ambitious future attorney, Simi’s mother and aunt-both third-generation Indian vicholis, or matchmakers-are convinced that she has the matchmaking gift. Many readers will enjoy this engaging first-person narrative, which ends with a promising romance.In New Jersey, Indian-American Simi and her best friend, Noah, who is white and gay, have decided that sophomore year is going to be their time to stand out. 'Bajpai creates a strong, sympathetic portrayal of Simi and her close-knit Indian American family. 'Fans of Sandhya Menon's When Dimple Met Rishi and Tanuja Desai Hidier's Born Confused will enjoy this feel-good story.'- School Library Journal A sweet and quirky romance told by a protagonist who will steal readers' hearts.'- Kirkus Reviews 'Simi is confident, principled, and unapologetic, and her voice glitters with optimism and honesty. Bajpai creates a memorable character in Simi, who shines at the center of the matchmaking web as she narrates this winning romance.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review 10, 2019 Just because Simran Simi Sangha is positive that she doesn’t want to pursue her family’s tradition of professional matchmaking doesn’t mean that she can’t use their wisdom to help her peers find love. Be the first to learn about new releases Start by following Nandini Bajpai. A MATCH MADE IN MEHENDI by Nandini Bajpai RELEASE DATE: Sept.

* 'A rousing story that is as enjoyable as it is heartfelt. Nandini Bajpai Quotes (Author of A Match Made in Mehendi) Goodreads helps you follow your favorite authors. Fifteen-year-old Simran 'Simi' Sangha comes from a long line of Indian vichole - matchmakers - with a rich history for helping parents find good matches for their grown children. 'This sweet contemporary promises to be packed full of family and friendship drama.'- BuzzFeed For fans of When Dimple Met Rishicomes a lighthearted novel about tradition, high school social hierarchy, matchmaking, and swiping right (or left). Praise for A Match Made in Mehendi: 'A breezy, high-spirited novel, full of helicopter parents and high school drama, Simi's story subtly updates familiar tropes while questioning teenage social norms.'- Teen Vogue

A Match Made in Mehendi by Nandini Bajpai