Sajni Patel’s My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding is a fresh, witty rom-com romp set against the backdrop of a high-profile music competition and a riotous Indian wedding.“A vibrant and luscious celebration of the Indian culture. I couldn’t have enough of everything—the extravagant wedding, the gorgeous outfits, the food, and of course, Patel’s trademark strong female mains!” —Jesse Q. Sutanto, national bestselling author Zurika Damani is a naturally gifted violinist with a particular love for hip-hop beats. But when you’re part of a big Indian family, everyone has expectations, and those certainly don’t include hip-hop violin. After being rejected by Juilliard, Zuri’s last hope is a contest judged by a panel of top-tier college scouts. The only problem? This coveted competition happens to take place during her sister’s extravagant wedding week. And Zuri has already been warned, repeatedly, that she is not to miss a single moment.
In the midst of the chaos, Zuri’s mom is in matchmaking mode with the groom’s South African cousin Naveen—who just happens to be a cocky vocalist set on stealing Zuri’s spotlight at the scouting competition. Luckily Zuri has a crew of loud and loyal female cousins cheering her on. Now, all she has to do is wow the judges for a top spot, evade getting caught by her parents, resist Naveen’s charms, and, oh yeah . . . not mess up her sister’s big fat Indian wedding. What could possibly go wrong?
A hilarious, heartwarming rom-com about the most complicated, extravagant, and romantic destination wedding of the year-and the sister caught between the planner and her perfect date.
When 17-year-old Zara Evans flies across the globe to India for her sister's lavish wedding, she's expecting three weeks of vibrant celebrations, complicated family drama, and maybe a little distraction from her own messy high school life. She certainly isn't expecting to be caught between two incredibly attractive, totally different boys.
On one side is Jay, the impossibly gorgeous and sweet groomsman who seems like the perfect distraction from reality-and might just be the one to sweep her off her feet. On the other is Leo, the meticulous and annoyingly handsome assistant wedding planner. He's bossy, cynical, and drives Zara crazy, but their constant, competitive sparring reveals a sharp, undeniable chemistry.
As the wedding festivities-from the intricate henna party to the dizzying sangeet-escalate across the glamorous Indian resort, Zara has to navigate her well-meaning but over-the-top family, her sister's sudden case of wedding jitters, and a fierce battle between her head and her heart. With one boy representing perfect, easy romance and the other standing for messy, complicated truth, Zara must figure out what she truly wants before the big day arrives.
My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding is a vibrant, funny, and unforgettable novel that captures the joy of family, the stunning spectacle of an Indian wedding, and the exhilarating confusion of falling in love when you least expect it.
