Written in the Stars
Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed is a poignant narrative published by Penguin Young Readers Group on May 3, 2016. This reprint edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on Naila, a young woman caught between her desire for love and her family’s cultural expectations regarding marriage. When Naila defies her conservative immigrant parents by falling in love with Saif, her life takes a dramatic turn as her parents plan an arranged marriage for her during a trip to Pakistan.
Readers will find a heart-wrenching exploration of forbidden love and the complexities of family dynamics. The narrative delves into themes of cultural identity, the pressures of arranged marriages, and the struggles of young adults navigating their desires against societal expectations. As Naila’s situation becomes increasingly dire, the story unfolds with tension and urgency, highlighting the challenges she faces in her quest for freedom and love.
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A heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love
‘A wonderfully complex love story unlike any you’ve read before. Saeed has given a novel that is both entertaining and important.”—Matt de la Peña, New York Times bestselling author
Naila’s conservative immigrant parents have always said the same thing: She may choose what to study, how to wear her hair, and what to be when she grows up—but they will choose her husband. Following their cultural tradition, they will plan an arranged marriage for her. And until then, dating—even friendship with a boy—is forbidden. When Naila breaks their rule by falling in love with Saif, her parents are livid. Convinced she has forgotten who she truly is, they travel to Pakistan to visit relatives and explore their roots. But Naila’s vacation turns into a nightmare when she learns that plans have changed—her parents have found her a husband and they want her to marry him, now! Despite her greatest efforts, Naila is aghast to find herself cut off from everything and everyone she once knew. Her only hope of escape is Saif . . . if he can find her before it’s too late.
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