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Susan is the new girl -- she's sharp and driven, and strives to meet her parents' expectations of excellence. Malcolm is the bad boy -- he started raising hell at age fifteen, after his mom died of cancer, and has had a reputation ever since. Susan's parents are on the verge of divorce. Malcolm's dad is a known adulterer.Susan hasn't told anyone, but she wants to be an artist. Malcolm doesn't know what he wants -- until he meets her.Love is messy and families are messier, but in spite of their burdens, Susan and Malcolm fall for each other. The ways they drift apart and come back together are testaments to family, culture, and being true to who you are.
About the Author
Tanaz Bhathena writes books for young adults. Her sophomore novel, The Beauty of the Moment, won the Nautilus Gold Award for Young Adult Fiction and has also been nominated for the Ontario Library Association's White Pine Award. Her acclaimed novel, A Girl Like That, was named a Best Book of the Year by numerous outlets including The Globe and Mail, Seventeen, and The Times of India. Her most recent novel, Hunted by the Sky, is the first of a YA fantasy duology set in a world inspired by medieval India. The book releases on June 23, 2020. Tanaz's short stories have appeared in various publications including The Hindu, Blackbird, Witness, and Room.Born in India and raised in Saudi Arabia and Canada, Tanaz lives in Mississauga, Ontario, with her family. You can visit her at tanazbhathena.com or follow her on Instagram: @bhathenatanaz
