Description: Sixteen-year-old Indian American Sonia, who has undocumented family members, goes viral after saving her crush James's life.
Brief description:
Alisha Rai is an author and attorney who pens award-winning adult and young adult romances. Her novels have been named Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post, NPR, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Kirkus, and Cosmopolitan magazine. When she's not writing, Alisha loves to spend time with her husband and son. To find out more about her books or to sign up for her newsletter, visit alisharai.com.
Review Quotes:
"Sonia's troubles and triumphs are richly drawn; through her struggles, Rai intimately explores personal questions around body image, mental health, and toxic internet culture while interweaving thought-provoking interrogations of U.S. immigration and healthcare policies." - Publishers Weekly
"A well-balanced story poised between serious reality and romantic ideals." - Kirkus Reviews
"This coming-of-age story is filled with true teen conflicts and crushes, and readers will root for the honest, strong-willed Sonia." - Booklist
"A fun, at times poignant, being-your-true-self story with just enough romance to keep readers satisfied. Highly recommended." - School Library Journal