Kismet A Novel
Kismet A Novel by Becky Chalsen is a contemporary fiction piece published by Penguin on April 18, 2023. This 352-page book explores themes of family life, romance, and the complexities of sisterhood against the backdrop of a summer wedding in the beach town of Kismet, Fire Island. The narrative centers on Amy and Jo, inseparable twins whose contrasting personalities come to the forefront as they navigate the challenges posed by Jo’s upcoming wedding and Amy’s faltering marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Ben.
Readers will find a story rich in family drama and long-held secrets as the Fourth of July weekend unfolds. The arrival of a mysterious best man introduces unexpected tensions, forcing Amy to confront unresolved feelings and the realities of her relationships. As the twins celebrate their thirtieth birthday amidst wedding festivities, the narrative delves into the ‘what ifs’ that can complicate even the most loving unions. Kismet offers a nuanced look at love and destiny, inviting readers to reflect on the bonds that shape our lives.
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A New York Public Library Summer Staff Pick
“A wedding, a birthday, a holiday weekend. What could really go wrong? Kismet dishes up everything a reader could possibly crave: family drama, long-held secrets, and the ‘what ifs’ that can sometimes haunt even the most loving of unions.”—Sarah Jio, New York Times bestselling author of With Love from London
A sun-soaked debut about love, sisterhood, and destiny, set in the glorious beach town of Kismet, Fire Island . . . Can Amy’s marriage survive Jo’s wedding?
For as long as anyone can remember, it has been Amy, Jo, and Ben. Amy and Jo, the inseparable Sharp twins who couldn’t be more different; and Ben, Amy’s childhood sweetheart turned husband.
But as this year’s Fourth of July weekend approaches, something feels off. Jo’s whirlwind engagement and wedding ceremony now eclipses the twins’ long-awaited thirtieth birthday. Recent arguments between Amy and Ben have left their marriage feeling more like make-believe than ever-after. And as the family beach town transforms for Jo’s wedding weekend, Amy’s trusted trio will be tested by the most unexpected hurdle yet: the arrival of a handsome, mysterious newcomer in a best man suit. One with a strikingly familiar face. A face that Amy had planned to never see again.
This holiday weekend, even the strongest SPF won’t protect the Sharp twins from all the secrets about to take center stage.
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