While astute readers will easily see where the story is headed and the resolution seems rushed, the real treat of the book is the relationship between the sisters. Raheem writes of their bond in all its complicated, messy and loving glory.
Heartfelt, well-paced, and engrossing ... The book explores themes of infertility, gender roles, sisterhood, the South Asian diaspora, and the experience of children of immigrants.
Author Raheem has created a story that seems straightforward yet still contains an unexpected twist ... This is an unexpected story that focuses closely on the cultural expectations that face Indian Muslim women—even those born and raised in the U.S.—that deals with love, secrets, the bonds of family, and the emotional pain that can be caused by loved ones.
