The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali

The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali is a heart-wrenching, yet powerful coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of identity, culture, and love.

Set against the backdrop of Bangladesh and the United States, this novel follows the journey of 17-year-old Rukhsana Ali as she navigates her way through a conservative Muslim upbringing, while struggling to come to terms with her sexuality and her place in the world.

With humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, Sabina Khan provides an intersectional and diverse portrayal of what it means to grow up feeling unwelcome in your own culture.

Through Rukhsana's journey, readers will find themselves inspired by the power of love and the courage to take control of one's future.

Don't miss out on this timely and achingly honest portrait of a young woman fighting for her identity and her place in the world.