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Long-buried secrets resurface when a woman returns home for her sister’s lavish resort wedding in the Everglades, where gossiping aunties and Burmese pythons aren’t the only threats, in this suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Matchmaker.
It's been three years since Hena Mirza saw her family. Three years since her fiancé mysteriously vanished on their wedding day. Three years since everyone decided she was to blame.
When her younger sister, Lulu, calls with shocking news—she’s getting married in forty-eight hours and their mother is dying—Hena’s plan is simple: fly home, say goodbye, and leave before she reopens old wounds. But nothing about the trip is simple. This isn’t a one-day event. It’s an eight-day desi wedding with a guest list that eerily mirrors the one from her own failed nuptials. And though Hena feels unexpected sparks fly with two men in the wedding party—a childhood friend and a newcomer unfamiliar with her history—the remaining guests quickly make it clear: No one is happy she’s back.
Then Lulu’s carefully planned itinerary goes awry. Hena initially dismisses the strange incidents, but as days pass and the sabotage escalates, it becomes clear that someone is determined to destroy the wedding, just as Hena’s was destroyed years ago. To survive this week, she’ll have to uncover the culprit behind these attacks . . . before the past she’s tried to outrun finally catches up to her.
It's been three years since Hena Mirza saw her family. Three years since her fiancé mysteriously vanished on their wedding day. Three years since everyone decided she was to blame.
When her younger sister, Lulu, calls with shocking news—she’s getting married in forty-eight hours and their mother is dying—Hena’s plan is simple: fly home, say goodbye, and leave before she reopens old wounds. But nothing about the trip is simple. This isn’t a one-day event. It’s an eight-day desi wedding with a guest list that eerily mirrors the one from her own failed nuptials. And though Hena feels unexpected sparks fly with two men in the wedding party—a childhood friend and a newcomer unfamiliar with her history—the remaining guests quickly make it clear: No one is happy she’s back.
Then Lulu’s carefully planned itinerary goes awry. Hena initially dismisses the strange incidents, but as days pass and the sabotage escalates, it becomes clear that someone is determined to destroy the wedding, just as Hena’s was destroyed years ago. To survive this week, she’ll have to uncover the culprit behind these attacks . . . before the past she’s tried to outrun finally catches up to her.
352 pages, Paperback
Expected publication July 7, 2026
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February 13, 2026Loved my last Aisha Saeed's book, so I was ecstatic when I learned it was approved by Netgalley and Ballantine 💛❤️🩵
June 12, 2026
This book completely drew me in.
At first, I was settling in for the family drama and wedding chaos, which would have satisfied me. Eight days of wedding events and a family with old wounds? Relatives with opinions about everything? Sign me up.
Then the thriller elements started creeping in.
And I do mean creeping.
For a while, I dismissed what was happening as coincidence, bad luck, or someone being dramatic. Then things escalated, and I found myself reading faster to discover who was behind it all.
The wedding was my favorite part. I loved getting immersed in the celebrations, traditions, and family dynamics. Each event felt like an emotional landmine. No one just attended a wedding—everyone brought years of history.
Hena's family gave me a lot to chew on. Her relationship with her mother hit hard. The dynamic with Lulu felt different but just as strong. Sometimes I wanted to shake or hug the characters—often in the same chapter.
And can we talk about the twists for a second?
Because wow.
One reveal made me rethink everything I'd assumed so far. I love when an author manages that without feeling like a trick.
What surprised me most was how much the story's emotional side stayed with me. The mystery and suspense worked, but it's the family relationships—the hurt, misunderstandings, and things left unsaid—that linger.
As someone who loves stories where culture is essential, this book worked for me. The characters felt richer, and their choices made more sense as a result.
I opened the book expecting a wedding thriller, but instead found a vibrant mix of family drama, mystery, culture, and suspense—all woven seamlessly together. It worked. I got a family drama, a mystery, a cultural celebration, and a thriller all tangled together.
Thankfully, it worked.
At first, I was settling in for the family drama and wedding chaos, which would have satisfied me. Eight days of wedding events and a family with old wounds? Relatives with opinions about everything? Sign me up.
Then the thriller elements started creeping in.
And I do mean creeping.
For a while, I dismissed what was happening as coincidence, bad luck, or someone being dramatic. Then things escalated, and I found myself reading faster to discover who was behind it all.
The wedding was my favorite part. I loved getting immersed in the celebrations, traditions, and family dynamics. Each event felt like an emotional landmine. No one just attended a wedding—everyone brought years of history.
Hena's family gave me a lot to chew on. Her relationship with her mother hit hard. The dynamic with Lulu felt different but just as strong. Sometimes I wanted to shake or hug the characters—often in the same chapter.
And can we talk about the twists for a second?
Because wow.
One reveal made me rethink everything I'd assumed so far. I love when an author manages that without feeling like a trick.
What surprised me most was how much the story's emotional side stayed with me. The mystery and suspense worked, but it's the family relationships—the hurt, misunderstandings, and things left unsaid—that linger.
As someone who loves stories where culture is essential, this book worked for me. The characters felt richer, and their choices made more sense as a result.
I opened the book expecting a wedding thriller, but instead found a vibrant mix of family drama, mystery, culture, and suspense—all woven seamlessly together. It worked. I got a family drama, a mystery, a cultural celebration, and a thriller all tangled together.
Thankfully, it worked.
June 29, 2026
Thank you to #Ballantine and #NetGalley for the digital ARC of #TheWeddingWeek. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
I tore through this book!
Oldest daughter Hena hasn't seen her family in 3 years - since her fiancé disappeared on her wedding day and everyone blames her. But when her sister calls to say she's getting married (and their mother is dying), Hena knows she has to go home. The gossipy aunties have a lot to say about Hena's return and are relentless. When strange things start happening at the resort, everyone is pushed to the breaking point and Hena doesn't know who she can trust. Did NOT see the twist coming.
Gave me Crazy Rich Asians vibes, but with a wealthy Pakistani family as hosts of a multi-day desi wedding (google it) in the Florida everglades. I went down a rabbit hole researching all the different celebrations and food in a traditional desi wedding which I found super interesting. Looking forward to more from this author.
I tore through this book!
Oldest daughter Hena hasn't seen her family in 3 years - since her fiancé disappeared on her wedding day and everyone blames her. But when her sister calls to say she's getting married (and their mother is dying), Hena knows she has to go home. The gossipy aunties have a lot to say about Hena's return and are relentless. When strange things start happening at the resort, everyone is pushed to the breaking point and Hena doesn't know who she can trust. Did NOT see the twist coming.
Gave me Crazy Rich Asians vibes, but with a wealthy Pakistani family as hosts of a multi-day desi wedding (google it) in the Florida everglades. I went down a rabbit hole researching all the different celebrations and food in a traditional desi wedding which I found super interesting. Looking forward to more from this author.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Hena Mirza walking back into her family’s orbit after three years is already bold behavior. Walking back in when everyone thinks you had something to do with your fiancé disappearing on your wedding day? That’s not bravery, that’s a psychological endurance sport.
And the universe rewards her courage by immediately throwing her into an eight-day wedding in the Florida Everglades. Eight. Days. I don’t even like myself enough to attend a three-day wedding, let alone one where half the guest list has already decided I’m suspicious.
The Wedding Week thrives on this exact tension, the kind where every smile feels fake and every conversation has a second meaning. Hena is just trying to survive the week, say goodbye to her dying mother, and maybe not get publicly humiliated by her extended family. Meanwhile, the aunties are working overtime, running a full-scale gossip operation like it’s their full-time job and they’re up for a promotion.
And the thing is, the book gets this so right. That suffocating feeling of being back in a place where your story has already been decided for you. People aren’t asking questions, they’re confirming their own theories. Hena’s not a person to them, she’s a headline they’ve been rereading for three years.
But then, because this story refuses to let her suffer in peace, things start going wrong at the wedding. At first it’s subtle. Weird little disruptions, things you could almost ignore if you were committed to pretending everything is fine. But it escalates. Quickly. And suddenly it’s not just family drama, it’s sabotage. It’s targeted. It’s personal. And it feels very intentional that this is happening at a wedding that mirrors the one where everything fell apart for Hena before.
So now she’s stuck in this nightmare loop where history might be repeating itself, except this time she’s aware enough to know something is deeply off. What I loved is how absolutely no one feels trustworthy. Every character has that energy of “I could be hiding something and I will smile while doing it.” It turns the whole thing into this delicious guessing game where you’re constantly recalculating who’s suspicious based on vibes alone. And the vibes? Immaculate and terrible.
There’s also this surprisingly effective romantic thread woven in, with two very different men circling Hena’s life. One tied to her past, one representing something new, and both forcing her to confront what she actually wants versus what she’s been told she deserves. It never overtakes the mystery, but it adds just enough emotional chaos to keep things interesting.
Now, we do need to talk about the pacing, because this is where I had my little “okay but when are we spiraling?” moment. This is a slow burn. Like, slow enough that you might briefly wonder if you accidentally picked up a very dramatic family saga instead of a thriller. The first half is heavy on atmosphere, relationships, and tension-building, which is great for immersion, but if you’re here for immediate chaos, you’re going to be hovering over the plot like “hello?? are we doing crimes yet??”
That said, when it does start unraveling, it commits. The second half ramps up the tension in a way that had me side-eyeing literally everyone, including people who had done nothing wrong except exist suspiciously near a buffet table.
And the themes sneak up on you too. This isn’t just about solving a mystery, it’s about reputation, grief, and how easily people will turn rumors into permanent truth. Watching Hena navigate that while also trying to figure out who’s actively sabotaging her life? Stressful. In a good way.
By the end, I was fully invested, mildly betrayed by several characters, and deeply convinced that no one should ever attend a wedding without a backup exit strategy. 3.5 stars, chaotic, tense, and fueled entirely by secrets and side-eyes.
Whodunity Award: For Making Me Trust Absolutely No One, Not Even the Person Handing Out Champagne
And thank you to Ballantine and NetGalley for the ARC, which put me through eight days of emotional warfare and I would absolutely do it again.
And the universe rewards her courage by immediately throwing her into an eight-day wedding in the Florida Everglades. Eight. Days. I don’t even like myself enough to attend a three-day wedding, let alone one where half the guest list has already decided I’m suspicious.
The Wedding Week thrives on this exact tension, the kind where every smile feels fake and every conversation has a second meaning. Hena is just trying to survive the week, say goodbye to her dying mother, and maybe not get publicly humiliated by her extended family. Meanwhile, the aunties are working overtime, running a full-scale gossip operation like it’s their full-time job and they’re up for a promotion.
And the thing is, the book gets this so right. That suffocating feeling of being back in a place where your story has already been decided for you. People aren’t asking questions, they’re confirming their own theories. Hena’s not a person to them, she’s a headline they’ve been rereading for three years.
But then, because this story refuses to let her suffer in peace, things start going wrong at the wedding. At first it’s subtle. Weird little disruptions, things you could almost ignore if you were committed to pretending everything is fine. But it escalates. Quickly. And suddenly it’s not just family drama, it’s sabotage. It’s targeted. It’s personal. And it feels very intentional that this is happening at a wedding that mirrors the one where everything fell apart for Hena before.
So now she’s stuck in this nightmare loop where history might be repeating itself, except this time she’s aware enough to know something is deeply off. What I loved is how absolutely no one feels trustworthy. Every character has that energy of “I could be hiding something and I will smile while doing it.” It turns the whole thing into this delicious guessing game where you’re constantly recalculating who’s suspicious based on vibes alone. And the vibes? Immaculate and terrible.
There’s also this surprisingly effective romantic thread woven in, with two very different men circling Hena’s life. One tied to her past, one representing something new, and both forcing her to confront what she actually wants versus what she’s been told she deserves. It never overtakes the mystery, but it adds just enough emotional chaos to keep things interesting.
Now, we do need to talk about the pacing, because this is where I had my little “okay but when are we spiraling?” moment. This is a slow burn. Like, slow enough that you might briefly wonder if you accidentally picked up a very dramatic family saga instead of a thriller. The first half is heavy on atmosphere, relationships, and tension-building, which is great for immersion, but if you’re here for immediate chaos, you’re going to be hovering over the plot like “hello?? are we doing crimes yet??”
That said, when it does start unraveling, it commits. The second half ramps up the tension in a way that had me side-eyeing literally everyone, including people who had done nothing wrong except exist suspiciously near a buffet table.
And the themes sneak up on you too. This isn’t just about solving a mystery, it’s about reputation, grief, and how easily people will turn rumors into permanent truth. Watching Hena navigate that while also trying to figure out who’s actively sabotaging her life? Stressful. In a good way.
By the end, I was fully invested, mildly betrayed by several characters, and deeply convinced that no one should ever attend a wedding without a backup exit strategy. 3.5 stars, chaotic, tense, and fueled entirely by secrets and side-eyes.
Whodunity Award: For Making Me Trust Absolutely No One, Not Even the Person Handing Out Champagne
And thank you to Ballantine and NetGalley for the ARC, which put me through eight days of emotional warfare and I would absolutely do it again.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 stars, actually.
I’ve been a reasonably prolific reviewer of pre-release books (ARCs) through NetGalley for some time now, and it’s always a thrill to have one of my requests approved by publishers. Even more thrilling is getting an email from a publishing house agent offering me a book without my having to ask for it. With one caveat: most of the time, those are written by authors I’ve never heard of. Sometimes, the description is enough for me to decline the offer; other times – as was the case with this one – the book sounds intriguing, but my concern that it might be a big waste of my time lingers.
Well, I’m delighted to report that it turned out to be a winner in my book, despite not being too sure when I started to read. Admittedly, I’m not at all familiar with much of anything related to South Asian or Middle Eastern culture except maybe some of the food (and even that when it’s been “Americanized”), so I sort of felt out of my element from the beginning. Names? Wrote ‘em down so I’d remember who’s who just because most of my friends have names like Jim or Mary, not Hena or Reza or Nasir. But curiosity I have plenty of; I love learning about other cultures and customs. It just takes a little longer to adjust to the unfamiliar. A for-instance? This story focuses on a “desi” wedding. Say what? As confirmed on more than one online source, a desi wedding is a traditional South Asian wedding (including Pakistani, as are the families here). Such events are elaborate, with dancing, singing, choreographed performances, henna paintings, cultural clothing and yes, vows, taking place over multiple days.
This story begins as Hena Mirza, who’s in California, gets a call from her younger sister Lulu, who’s 21 and getting married. The event will be held at Lulu’s luxurious resort in the Everglades – a place Hena left in a rush a few years back in the midst of a similar wedding of her own that went sideways before any vows were spoken. Her intended, Nasir, suddenly disappeared – never to be seen since. Worse, Hena became a suspect in that disappearance, with some relatives (especially on his side) believing she somehow did him in. And since Lulu is marrying Khaled, who is close friends with Nasir’s parents, who are among those believers – and Nasir’s sister Irum is Lulu’s maid of honor - they’re all expected to be at the wedding as well.
It’s all sounds like a recipe for another disaster at best, so Hena isn’t expecting ooey-gooey wedding cake and roses and hesitates to go. But it’s her sister, after all, and their mother, Ammi, has Stage 4 lung cancer, so it may be the last time they will see her alive. Reluctantly, Hena agrees to give it a go.
Sure enough, she gets the expected responses from relatives on both sides, but for the most part she’s able to handle them. And when on the first day she meets handsome hunk and groomsman Reza, she begins to think she’ll make it through all eight days of elaborate, themed and highly choreographed celebrations.
Well, think again. At almost every turn, she encounters something unexpected – some that actually are life-threatening. As the story moves along, chapters flash to years-earlier experiences of various characters, all building up to the realization of what really happened to Hena’s fiancé and prompted her to flee the Sunshine State. Needless to say, I can’t relate any of that without spoiling things for other readers, but suffice it to say it’s an interesting journey with a few surprises at the end. All told, it’s an enjoyable adventure that’s a bit off the beaten path, and I’m appreciative of the offer of a pre-release copy to read and review (by way of NetGalley). Well done, definitely recommended.
I’ve been a reasonably prolific reviewer of pre-release books (ARCs) through NetGalley for some time now, and it’s always a thrill to have one of my requests approved by publishers. Even more thrilling is getting an email from a publishing house agent offering me a book without my having to ask for it. With one caveat: most of the time, those are written by authors I’ve never heard of. Sometimes, the description is enough for me to decline the offer; other times – as was the case with this one – the book sounds intriguing, but my concern that it might be a big waste of my time lingers.
Well, I’m delighted to report that it turned out to be a winner in my book, despite not being too sure when I started to read. Admittedly, I’m not at all familiar with much of anything related to South Asian or Middle Eastern culture except maybe some of the food (and even that when it’s been “Americanized”), so I sort of felt out of my element from the beginning. Names? Wrote ‘em down so I’d remember who’s who just because most of my friends have names like Jim or Mary, not Hena or Reza or Nasir. But curiosity I have plenty of; I love learning about other cultures and customs. It just takes a little longer to adjust to the unfamiliar. A for-instance? This story focuses on a “desi” wedding. Say what? As confirmed on more than one online source, a desi wedding is a traditional South Asian wedding (including Pakistani, as are the families here). Such events are elaborate, with dancing, singing, choreographed performances, henna paintings, cultural clothing and yes, vows, taking place over multiple days.
This story begins as Hena Mirza, who’s in California, gets a call from her younger sister Lulu, who’s 21 and getting married. The event will be held at Lulu’s luxurious resort in the Everglades – a place Hena left in a rush a few years back in the midst of a similar wedding of her own that went sideways before any vows were spoken. Her intended, Nasir, suddenly disappeared – never to be seen since. Worse, Hena became a suspect in that disappearance, with some relatives (especially on his side) believing she somehow did him in. And since Lulu is marrying Khaled, who is close friends with Nasir’s parents, who are among those believers – and Nasir’s sister Irum is Lulu’s maid of honor - they’re all expected to be at the wedding as well.
It’s all sounds like a recipe for another disaster at best, so Hena isn’t expecting ooey-gooey wedding cake and roses and hesitates to go. But it’s her sister, after all, and their mother, Ammi, has Stage 4 lung cancer, so it may be the last time they will see her alive. Reluctantly, Hena agrees to give it a go.
Sure enough, she gets the expected responses from relatives on both sides, but for the most part she’s able to handle them. And when on the first day she meets handsome hunk and groomsman Reza, she begins to think she’ll make it through all eight days of elaborate, themed and highly choreographed celebrations.
Well, think again. At almost every turn, she encounters something unexpected – some that actually are life-threatening. As the story moves along, chapters flash to years-earlier experiences of various characters, all building up to the realization of what really happened to Hena’s fiancé and prompted her to flee the Sunshine State. Needless to say, I can’t relate any of that without spoiling things for other readers, but suffice it to say it’s an interesting journey with a few surprises at the end. All told, it’s an enjoyable adventure that’s a bit off the beaten path, and I’m appreciative of the offer of a pre-release copy to read and review (by way of NetGalley). Well done, definitely recommended.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Three years ago, Hena’s wedding day went nothing like planned. Her fiancé disappeared, never to be heard from again, and she was attacked by an unknown intruder. After the trauma of the attack and her own community blaming her for her fiancé’s disappearance, she fled from her family home in Florida to the other side of the country, and hadn’t spoken to her family since.
When her sister calls to say she’s getting married in 48 hours and wants Hena there, she initially declines, until her sister also shares with her that their mother is dying. Wanting to support her sister and try to make peace with her mother while she still can, she decides she can suffer through the hostility that is sure to be waiting for her for a few days. But back home in the Everglades, the gossip and judgment ends up being the least of her problems. Her sister’s wedding is eerily similar to her own failed wedding, and someone is trying to sabotage it. Or rather, someone is targeting her, and the only way to survive is to figure out what really happened three years ago.
There was so much to love about this book! I was hooked from the first page, which I dont say often, and I couldn’t put it down. Having the wedding week take place at an isolated resort deep in the Florida Everglades was unique and felt incredibly atmospheric. The tension was palpable both in Hena’s situation and in the strange occurrences at the resort itself, especially those having to do with the wildlife. I felt like I was there, which was mildly terrifying, and quickly reminded me that I am perfectly content not to live anywhere near alligators or pythons.
This was a multi-layered story, as the mystery spans both the current wedding week and Hena’s wedding week three years prior. I really appreciated all of the cultural detail the author included. It was educational learning about all of the different traditions, and I felt like I could visualize all of the beauty and color even though I have never been to a wedding like this myself.
I also really appreciated Hena’s family dynamics in all of their messy reality. There was a lot of hurt and past trauma on the parts of multiple family members that I felt was expertly addressed and relatable, but it also left room for hope and healing, along with lingering questions about the lengths you would go to for the protection of someone you love.
And as if I didn’t already love this book enough, there was a little bit of romance (aside from the wedding) for Hena as well, which was the perfect cherry on top of one of the most memorable books I’ve read this year.
Thank you so much to Bantam Books, Ballantine, Aisha Saeed, and NetGalley for the ARC of this perfect summer thriller!
When her sister calls to say she’s getting married in 48 hours and wants Hena there, she initially declines, until her sister also shares with her that their mother is dying. Wanting to support her sister and try to make peace with her mother while she still can, she decides she can suffer through the hostility that is sure to be waiting for her for a few days. But back home in the Everglades, the gossip and judgment ends up being the least of her problems. Her sister’s wedding is eerily similar to her own failed wedding, and someone is trying to sabotage it. Or rather, someone is targeting her, and the only way to survive is to figure out what really happened three years ago.
There was so much to love about this book! I was hooked from the first page, which I dont say often, and I couldn’t put it down. Having the wedding week take place at an isolated resort deep in the Florida Everglades was unique and felt incredibly atmospheric. The tension was palpable both in Hena’s situation and in the strange occurrences at the resort itself, especially those having to do with the wildlife. I felt like I was there, which was mildly terrifying, and quickly reminded me that I am perfectly content not to live anywhere near alligators or pythons.
This was a multi-layered story, as the mystery spans both the current wedding week and Hena’s wedding week three years prior. I really appreciated all of the cultural detail the author included. It was educational learning about all of the different traditions, and I felt like I could visualize all of the beauty and color even though I have never been to a wedding like this myself.
I also really appreciated Hena’s family dynamics in all of their messy reality. There was a lot of hurt and past trauma on the parts of multiple family members that I felt was expertly addressed and relatable, but it also left room for hope and healing, along with lingering questions about the lengths you would go to for the protection of someone you love.
And as if I didn’t already love this book enough, there was a little bit of romance (aside from the wedding) for Hena as well, which was the perfect cherry on top of one of the most memorable books I’ve read this year.
Thank you so much to Bantam Books, Ballantine, Aisha Saeed, and NetGalley for the ARC of this perfect summer thriller!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a ride! When I began The Wedding Week by Aisha Saeed, I was expecting a story about, yes, a family wedding, and all the wedding and family drama that goes with it. Oh, this book took that drama to a whole new level, and is so much more than that! Usually, when I find a book I love from page one, I take my time and savor it, but I could not put this one down!
Hena Mirza returns to the Florida Everglades and her Desi (in this case, Pakistani) community for the first time in three years, after her own wedding was canceled when her fiancé, Nasir, vanished on their wedding day. Many in her community, especially a coven of gossipy, hateful “aunties,” blame her for his disappearance.
Hena’s younger sister, Lulu, calls her with two bits of news: one, she’s getting married in forty-eight hours (with an 8-day lavish Desi wedding that includes a series of events leading up to the actual nuptials), and two, their mother, who Hena has not seen or spoken to in three years, is dying. Also, Lulu wants her to be in the bridal party. Hena agrees with the thought of flying in, doing her duty, and getting out as quickly as possible. The best-laid plans…
From the moment she arrives, Hena comes face to face with nearly all of those who had attended her wedding, especially the above-mentioned vicious aunties, and they make sure she knows that she’s still vilified and definitely not welcome.
Except for a few movies and cuisine, I’m unfamiliar with most of South Asian or Middle Eastern culture, but the author immediately immerses the reader in the Desi culture, including the names of each event, dance, dish, and of course, each of the characters. I loved the descriptions of the luxurious resort (owned by Lulu), the surrounding Everglades, and each event. Through flashbacks, the reader gains more information about the characters, especially the family dynamic between Hena, Lulu, and their mother, and what brought them all to that moment three years earlier when Nasir vanished. There were many twists and turns, and every time I thought I had them figured out, the author tossed a new piece into the mix. The characters were all well-defined; the suspense built at a perfect pace, and the dialogue was clever and terrifying at the same time. Like I said, what a ride, and one I highly recommend. Thank you to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for inviting me to read the eARC. My review is my unbiased opinion.
Hena Mirza returns to the Florida Everglades and her Desi (in this case, Pakistani) community for the first time in three years, after her own wedding was canceled when her fiancé, Nasir, vanished on their wedding day. Many in her community, especially a coven of gossipy, hateful “aunties,” blame her for his disappearance.
Hena’s younger sister, Lulu, calls her with two bits of news: one, she’s getting married in forty-eight hours (with an 8-day lavish Desi wedding that includes a series of events leading up to the actual nuptials), and two, their mother, who Hena has not seen or spoken to in three years, is dying. Also, Lulu wants her to be in the bridal party. Hena agrees with the thought of flying in, doing her duty, and getting out as quickly as possible. The best-laid plans…
From the moment she arrives, Hena comes face to face with nearly all of those who had attended her wedding, especially the above-mentioned vicious aunties, and they make sure she knows that she’s still vilified and definitely not welcome.
Except for a few movies and cuisine, I’m unfamiliar with most of South Asian or Middle Eastern culture, but the author immediately immerses the reader in the Desi culture, including the names of each event, dance, dish, and of course, each of the characters. I loved the descriptions of the luxurious resort (owned by Lulu), the surrounding Everglades, and each event. Through flashbacks, the reader gains more information about the characters, especially the family dynamic between Hena, Lulu, and their mother, and what brought them all to that moment three years earlier when Nasir vanished. There were many twists and turns, and every time I thought I had them figured out, the author tossed a new piece into the mix. The characters were all well-defined; the suspense built at a perfect pace, and the dialogue was clever and terrifying at the same time. Like I said, what a ride, and one I highly recommend. Thank you to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for inviting me to read the eARC. My review is my unbiased opinion.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
The Wedding Week combines family drama, buried secrets, and an extravagant week-long Desi wedding into a mystery that kept me turning the pages. Hena returns home for the first time in three years after her younger sister unexpectedly invites her to the wedding. She's reluctant to go back after her own fiancé disappeared on their wedding day, leaving her family and community convinced she was somehow responsible. But when she learns her mother is dying, she knows she can't stay away. What should be a celebration quickly turns into something much darker as strange events begin unfolding throughout the wedding festivities, forcing Hena to question who she can really trust.
One of my favorite parts of this book was the setting. I loved learning more about the traditions and celebrations surrounding a Desi wedding. The week-long events added so much life to the story and gave it a refreshing backdrop that felt different from the typical destination wedding thriller. The family dynamics, especially the constant gossip, expectations, and complicated relationships, added another layer of tension that kept me invested. Hena was an easy character to root for. After everything she'd been through, I felt for her as she tried to face her past while navigating family members who hadn't exactly welcomed her back with open arms. Watching old secrets slowly come to light while new dangers emerged made it difficult to know who was telling the truth.
The mystery kept me engaged throughout, and I found myself constantly changing my mind about who was behind everything. While I guessed part of the ending before the final reveal, there were still enough surprises to make the journey worthwhile. My only criticism is that I would have liked a little more time with the ending. After such a strong buildup, everything wrapped up fairly quickly, and I was left wanting a bit more closure, especially with some of the family relationships. Overall, The Wedding Week is an entertaining mystery filled with family secrets, cultural traditions, emotional drama, and plenty of suspense. If you're looking for a thriller that's just as much about complicated family relationships as it is about solving a mystery, this is definitely worth picking up.
The Wedding Week combines family drama, buried secrets, and an extravagant week-long Desi wedding into a mystery that kept me turning the pages. Hena returns home for the first time in three years after her younger sister unexpectedly invites her to the wedding. She's reluctant to go back after her own fiancé disappeared on their wedding day, leaving her family and community convinced she was somehow responsible. But when she learns her mother is dying, she knows she can't stay away. What should be a celebration quickly turns into something much darker as strange events begin unfolding throughout the wedding festivities, forcing Hena to question who she can really trust.
One of my favorite parts of this book was the setting. I loved learning more about the traditions and celebrations surrounding a Desi wedding. The week-long events added so much life to the story and gave it a refreshing backdrop that felt different from the typical destination wedding thriller. The family dynamics, especially the constant gossip, expectations, and complicated relationships, added another layer of tension that kept me invested. Hena was an easy character to root for. After everything she'd been through, I felt for her as she tried to face her past while navigating family members who hadn't exactly welcomed her back with open arms. Watching old secrets slowly come to light while new dangers emerged made it difficult to know who was telling the truth.
The mystery kept me engaged throughout, and I found myself constantly changing my mind about who was behind everything. While I guessed part of the ending before the final reveal, there were still enough surprises to make the journey worthwhile. My only criticism is that I would have liked a little more time with the ending. After such a strong buildup, everything wrapped up fairly quickly, and I was left wanting a bit more closure, especially with some of the family relationships. Overall, The Wedding Week is an entertaining mystery filled with family secrets, cultural traditions, emotional drama, and plenty of suspense. If you're looking for a thriller that's just as much about complicated family relationships as it is about solving a mystery, this is definitely worth picking up.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Quote from the book, "When it comes down to it, the issue is when things go wrong, people want someone to blame, and the black sheep that doesn't follow the crowd is often the first one picked out of dissection." That is what this story is about.
Hena who lives in California, gets a call from her sister Lulu who is getting married. She wants Hena to come but Hena is very hesitant to come because three years before, Hena was going to get married and she was attacked and her groom disappeared right before the wedding. Hena was looked as a suspect in Nassir's disappearance and maybe death. The families on both sides looked at and blamed Hena for the disappearance of Nassir, so much so that right afterwards she fled to California to get away and she became estranged from her family. Now, she's coming back and must come face to face with all those that suspect her in Nassir's disappearance. She must face several different issues that she has ran from, she must face gossip and scrutiny and downright meanness towards her, and she must face questioning by the police, and the feelings of the loss of love from her mother. After she arrives to the wedding resort, things slowly start to happen, weird things that could be considered coincidences to start with but as time moves on those things are more than they seem. Hena also has had some trauma in the past with her father who is deceased and estrangement from her mother who is now dying. There are secrets that have been kept from her sister Lulu about their father that the mother has kept. The disappearance of Nassir, and the reasons why are revealed as the story goes along. Its a twisted story with connections revealed more towards the end of the book and there is a villain revealed at the end. Everything was tied up at the finish.
I enjoyed the story. I thought the pacing was good, little things are revealed and events keep happening that made it intriguing and racing to read more. There are some emotional parts that make you feel and connect with Hena and pull for her to resolve some family drama past and present. I wasn't totally surprised at the villain of the story but I loved how it all wrapped up in the end.
Thank you Netgalley and Ballantine/Bantam for the complimentary copy of the story.
Hena who lives in California, gets a call from her sister Lulu who is getting married. She wants Hena to come but Hena is very hesitant to come because three years before, Hena was going to get married and she was attacked and her groom disappeared right before the wedding. Hena was looked as a suspect in Nassir's disappearance and maybe death. The families on both sides looked at and blamed Hena for the disappearance of Nassir, so much so that right afterwards she fled to California to get away and she became estranged from her family. Now, she's coming back and must come face to face with all those that suspect her in Nassir's disappearance. She must face several different issues that she has ran from, she must face gossip and scrutiny and downright meanness towards her, and she must face questioning by the police, and the feelings of the loss of love from her mother. After she arrives to the wedding resort, things slowly start to happen, weird things that could be considered coincidences to start with but as time moves on those things are more than they seem. Hena also has had some trauma in the past with her father who is deceased and estrangement from her mother who is now dying. There are secrets that have been kept from her sister Lulu about their father that the mother has kept. The disappearance of Nassir, and the reasons why are revealed as the story goes along. Its a twisted story with connections revealed more towards the end of the book and there is a villain revealed at the end. Everything was tied up at the finish.
I enjoyed the story. I thought the pacing was good, little things are revealed and events keep happening that made it intriguing and racing to read more. There are some emotional parts that make you feel and connect with Hena and pull for her to resolve some family drama past and present. I wasn't totally surprised at the villain of the story but I loved how it all wrapped up in the end.
Thank you Netgalley and Ballantine/Bantam for the complimentary copy of the story.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I chose to read this eARC from Netgalley because it sounded as if it would be entertaining and after reading it I would also say it was interesting. I liked it but it wasn't as lighthearted as I thought it might be. Hena Mirza has been estranged from her Pakistani American family for 3 years. Three years ago, she was set to get married and then her groom disappeared on the day of the wedding. Hena was found distraught with a knife and blood, but neither could be traced to her groom and eventually the case was dismissed as a person who chose to go missing. Everyone blamed Hena, even her family. Hena coped by leaving her Florida home and moving to San Francisco and starting her own design business.
Hena had always had a difficult relationship with her mother, but she loved her little sister Lulu and missed her. When Lulu calls and tells her that she is getting married -- in 48 hours -- Hena is glad to hear from Lulu but unsure about whether to accept this very late invitation. Lulu then tells her that her mother is dying and that's why her wedding has been thrown together very quickly and Hena is willing to fly to Florida for a weekend and then fly home.
Of course, nothing goes as Hena planned. The family in this book are immensely rich, and Lulu is having a desi wedding which takes place over multiple days, an entire week in fact. Although Hena is tempted to leave as planned once she sees that her mother is very ill and close to death, she relents. The wedding is being held in a beautiful resort hotel in the Everglades, now owned by Lulu (a wedding gift from her mother). Each day is a separate event and party, and something goes wrong each day, and Hena is blamed each time.
This book becomes more of a mystery as it goes on and Hena is also attracted to two men who are attending, one an old friend and the other a friend of the groom. This book takes family frictions (including friends that are part of the extended family) to great lengths. Descriptions of this over-the-top wedding (and especially the different dress codes) did keep me entertained and sent me to Google to look up what some of these costumes were. I read this book in 24 hours and now look forward finding Aisha Saeed's other books to read.
Hena had always had a difficult relationship with her mother, but she loved her little sister Lulu and missed her. When Lulu calls and tells her that she is getting married -- in 48 hours -- Hena is glad to hear from Lulu but unsure about whether to accept this very late invitation. Lulu then tells her that her mother is dying and that's why her wedding has been thrown together very quickly and Hena is willing to fly to Florida for a weekend and then fly home.
Of course, nothing goes as Hena planned. The family in this book are immensely rich, and Lulu is having a desi wedding which takes place over multiple days, an entire week in fact. Although Hena is tempted to leave as planned once she sees that her mother is very ill and close to death, she relents. The wedding is being held in a beautiful resort hotel in the Everglades, now owned by Lulu (a wedding gift from her mother). Each day is a separate event and party, and something goes wrong each day, and Hena is blamed each time.
This book becomes more of a mystery as it goes on and Hena is also attracted to two men who are attending, one an old friend and the other a friend of the groom. This book takes family frictions (including friends that are part of the extended family) to great lengths. Descriptions of this over-the-top wedding (and especially the different dress codes) did keep me entertained and sent me to Google to look up what some of these costumes were. I read this book in 24 hours and now look forward finding Aisha Saeed's other books to read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Wedding Week by Aisha Saeed, Henna is relaxing in her San Francisco home when she gets a phone call from her baby sister Loulou and because she hasn’t talk to her sister in three years she answers it. her sister is calling to invite her to her wedding that Friday and to tell her their mom has stage four lung cancer and wants to see her. she doesn’t initially want to go but hearing her mom is on her last leg finally gets Hena on a plane to Florida. The last time Hanna was in Florida was for her wedding to Nasir, who mysteriously vanished the night before the official nuptials. Something everyone blamed her for and that is why she moved across the country to San Francisco. When she arrives she meets Reza a handsome guy attending the wedding she also reconnects with Harrison her fiancé‘s best friend who was also devastated by him going missing. Soon she learns this isn’t just a quick wedding but an eight day affair at the lavish resort her sister owns and that isn’t the only thing Loulou has fibbed about because it doesn’t seem like anyone is happy to see her except her Aunt Calli, Risa and her long lost friend Harrison. it seems Lulu‘s wedding is just a rerun of her own except for the rumors, side eye, outright accusations, not to mention the letters and attempts on Henna‘s life. When her cousin Karine sees someone she’s almost positive is Nasir the crazy is just beginning but will Hanna live long enough to find out the truth and find out who she can actually trust around there because if you read the whole book like I did it will not be the people you think. I enjoyed this book so much I love books like this and I thought the Author did a great job it was not only funny in parts it was heartfelt but mainly the craziness just sticks out like bold type I loved it it was such a great palate cleanser from the awful books I have been reading and I cannot wait to read the matchmaker by her something I missed the first go round but will definitely make up for today. I loved it and definitely recommend it. before I go I want to say what a beautiful love letter to the Everglades it was as if it was another character in the book. #NetGalley, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview,
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Wedding Week was my first Aisha Saeed novel, and wow this was a tense, immersive introduction to this author. I went in expecting a glossy destination wedding thriller, but what I got was a sharp, emotionally layered story about family, blame, and how the past refuses to stay buried forever. Hena Mirza is a compelling, wounded protagonist, returning home three years after her fiancé vanished on their wedding day and after her family quietly decided she was the villain of that story. The moment she steps into her sister Lulu’s eight-day desi wedding at a remote Everglades resort, the interpersonal dynamics snap into place. The gossiping aunties, the strained sibling bond, the emotionally distant mother, and the wedding guests who seem way too familiar all create a deliciously claustrophobic atmosphere. I especially enjoyed watching Hena navigate her interactions with the two men in the wedding party: a childhood friend who knows her history a little too well, and a newcomer who only sees who she is now. The contrast between those relationships added both warmth and tension, and I genuinely liked how they challenged Hena in different ways.
As for the suspense, the author plays the long game. Strange “accidents” start piling up, and what initially feels like wedding chaos slowly turns into something much darker than I expected. There’s a pivotal twist tied to Hena’s past and the events of her failed wedding that made me audibly gasp not because it came out of nowhere, but because all the breadcrumbs were there (and I love breadcrumb!). The setting (yes, even the Burmese pythons) heightens the sense that nowhere is truly safe, physically or emotionally. Overall, this was a fast, tense read that balanced family drama with escalating danger extremely well. If you like destination-set thrillers with messy family dynamics, cultural specificity, and a strong emotional core, The Wedding Week is absolutely worth the invite. I’ll definitely be picking up more from Aisha Saeed after this. #netgalley #theweddingweek
As for the suspense, the author plays the long game. Strange “accidents” start piling up, and what initially feels like wedding chaos slowly turns into something much darker than I expected. There’s a pivotal twist tied to Hena’s past and the events of her failed wedding that made me audibly gasp not because it came out of nowhere, but because all the breadcrumbs were there (and I love breadcrumb!). The setting (yes, even the Burmese pythons) heightens the sense that nowhere is truly safe, physically or emotionally. Overall, this was a fast, tense read that balanced family drama with escalating danger extremely well. If you like destination-set thrillers with messy family dynamics, cultural specificity, and a strong emotional core, The Wedding Week is absolutely worth the invite. I’ll definitely be picking up more from Aisha Saeed after this. #netgalley #theweddingweek
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to netgalley & ballantinebooks for this E-Arc of Wedding week!
Publish Date : 7.7.2026 • The Wedding Week
My first Aisha Saeed book, and wow I was completely intrigued from the start. I wasn’t expecting this one to be so twisty, but as a thriller lover, the more shocking twists, the better. Give me the kind of plot twists that make me stop reading and stare at the wall for a second while I process what just happened! 😏
Hena reluctantly returns home to attend her estranged sister’s wedding, forcing her to confront a past she’d rather forget. Years earlier, what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life became her worst nightmare when her husband mysteriously vanished on their wedding day.
Now, if you didn’t know, coming from a desi background…Desi weddings are a multi day affair, and Hena quickly finds out this wedding is much more than the two-day event she was expecting.
One thing this book absolutely nailed was the portrayal of toxic aspects of Desi culture—the gossip, the assumptions, and the constant judgment from people who don’t know the full story but act like they do especially from the aunties.
The opinions, the speculation, the confidence with which they run with completely unverified information... I found myself rolling my eyes so many times because it felt so authentic. Why are they like that?! 😂
I also really enjoyed the role each character played in the story. The book explores themes of being the black sheep of the family, cultural expectations and obligations, betrayal, long-buried secrets, and a love triangle that I definitely wasn’t expecting. All of these elements came together to create a story full of tension, emotion, and plenty of drama. 📚✨
Publish Date : 7.7.2026 • The Wedding Week
My first Aisha Saeed book, and wow I was completely intrigued from the start. I wasn’t expecting this one to be so twisty, but as a thriller lover, the more shocking twists, the better. Give me the kind of plot twists that make me stop reading and stare at the wall for a second while I process what just happened! 😏
Hena reluctantly returns home to attend her estranged sister’s wedding, forcing her to confront a past she’d rather forget. Years earlier, what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life became her worst nightmare when her husband mysteriously vanished on their wedding day.
Now, if you didn’t know, coming from a desi background…Desi weddings are a multi day affair, and Hena quickly finds out this wedding is much more than the two-day event she was expecting.
One thing this book absolutely nailed was the portrayal of toxic aspects of Desi culture—the gossip, the assumptions, and the constant judgment from people who don’t know the full story but act like they do especially from the aunties.
The opinions, the speculation, the confidence with which they run with completely unverified information... I found myself rolling my eyes so many times because it felt so authentic. Why are they like that?! 😂
I also really enjoyed the role each character played in the story. The book explores themes of being the black sheep of the family, cultural expectations and obligations, betrayal, long-buried secrets, and a love triangle that I definitely wasn’t expecting. All of these elements came together to create a story full of tension, emotion, and plenty of drama. 📚✨
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Aisha Saeed’s The Wedding Week takes the familiar chaos of a big family wedding and turns it into something far more tense and unsettling. Set against the lush but slightly menacing backdrop of the Everglades, the story unfolds over eight days of what should be a joyful desi wedding celebration. Instead, the week becomes a pressure cooker of old grudges, whispered accusations, and resurfacing secrets. At the center is Hena Mirza, a compelling and wounded protagonist who returns home after three years away to attend her sister’s wedding while also facing the reality that her mother is dying. Her return is anything but comfortable—everyone still remembers the scandal of her own wedding day, when her fiancé mysteriously disappeared, a moment many people quietly blame her for. As the wedding festivities begin, strange incidents start disrupting the celebrations, and the tension steadily builds, suggesting that someone might be deliberately sabotaging the week. Saeed does an excellent job capturing the emotional claustrophobia of being surrounded by family members who believe they already know the truth about you, while also exploring themes of grief, reputation, and how quickly rumors can harden into accepted fact. The mystery unfolds gradually alongside the complicated family dynamics, and by the time the secrets start surfacing, it becomes clear that the real danger isn’t the wildlife lurking in the Everglades outside the resort, but the people gathered inside it. A slow-burn thriller layered with family drama and buried secrets, The Wedding Week keeps tightening the tension as the days pass.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
There was so much to love about this fun wedding thriller! Really cool setting (Florida luxury resort surrounded by swamp), family drama (complete with entertaining excerpts from "concerned" relatives), thrills and chills, missing fiancée, great main character and even a touch of romance! But the coolest thing of all? I learned some things about a different culture! The last time Hena saw her family was three years ago when she was leaving the Florida family estate after her fiancée disappeared right before their wedding. The family estate backs up to a swamp filled with gators, pythons and all sorts of creepy crawlies. Did Hena kill him? You do the math. Her relatives certainly did, so Hena left for San Francisco and a new life. Now Lulu, Hena's little sister calls out of the blue and informs Hena that she is getting married, Hena is a bridesmaid and Mom is dying. Oh, and it's a desi wedding and just a few days away! If you don't know what a desi wedding is, Google it! The whole celebration is fascinating! I was looking up everything! All of the different celebrations, the clothes, music, name pronunciations! So much fun! But anyway, when Hena arrives, all the same relatives and friends are still there so all the same rumors start flowing. Did Hena kill her fiancée and what is she even doing there? Then strange things start happening and Hena has to figure it all out to save her family. I especially loved the short viewpoints from the "in the know" relatives and the last commentary at the end was perfection! I look forward to much more from Aisha Saeed!
Thank you to #NetGalley, Aisha Saeed and Ballantine | Bantam for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to #NetGalley, Aisha Saeed and Ballantine | Bantam for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 stars
I just LOVE Saeed's middle grade novels, and I lost it in a good way when she came out with her first adult effort not long ago. I enjoyed that one but LOVED this one. _The Wedding Week_ has great character development, intriguing mystery, potential romance, and so many fascinating relationships. It's both layered and entertaining.
Hena is coming home to Florida for her sister Lulu's wedding. This might sound like regular family antics, but not for these folks. The last time Hena was around was at her own wedding, but her fiance disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Hena and Lulu come from MONEY, so there are added suspicions. There's also a lot of strife between them. Their mother's terminal illness adds a need to expedite the wedding and also removes some of the usual arguments that might ensue.
Once this wedding begins, things go wild. Folks have A LOT of nasty things to allege and assert about Hena, Hena has a potential love triangle on her hands, and so much weird stuff keeps happening. I had to laugh because a fair amount of it has to do with freaky wildlife, and in the US, this could only happen in FL. LOL.
I really enjoyed the mystery, found the romantic elements palatable, and LOVED the ways that the familial connections evolved. For me, this was a win on every level. It is not an overly complicated book, but it's one I can see many different audiences enjoying (and I include myself in that mix)!
*Special thanks to NetGalley and Bantam for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I just LOVE Saeed's middle grade novels, and I lost it in a good way when she came out with her first adult effort not long ago. I enjoyed that one but LOVED this one. _The Wedding Week_ has great character development, intriguing mystery, potential romance, and so many fascinating relationships. It's both layered and entertaining.
Hena is coming home to Florida for her sister Lulu's wedding. This might sound like regular family antics, but not for these folks. The last time Hena was around was at her own wedding, but her fiance disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Hena and Lulu come from MONEY, so there are added suspicions. There's also a lot of strife between them. Their mother's terminal illness adds a need to expedite the wedding and also removes some of the usual arguments that might ensue.
Once this wedding begins, things go wild. Folks have A LOT of nasty things to allege and assert about Hena, Hena has a potential love triangle on her hands, and so much weird stuff keeps happening. I had to laugh because a fair amount of it has to do with freaky wildlife, and in the US, this could only happen in FL. LOL.
I really enjoyed the mystery, found the romantic elements palatable, and LOVED the ways that the familial connections evolved. For me, this was a win on every level. It is not an overly complicated book, but it's one I can see many different audiences enjoying (and I include myself in that mix)!
*Special thanks to NetGalley and Bantam for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
June 27, 2026
In the Wedding Weekend, we follow Hena, who has been called back to her estranged family as her younger sister Lulu is getting married and her mother is dying. Anxiety is high as her own fiancée had disappeared three years prior during their own wedding weekend. Everyone thinks she was to blame. As she arrives home, her plan is to attend the wedding, say goodbye and return back to her new life…but it’s hardly that simple. It is a desi wedding after all, and this wedding is 8 days. The guest are the same as her own wedding and the judgement is high. As the days pass, strange things start happening…things that feel similar to her own wedding week, and though the sparks are flying with two men at the same wedding, it becomes clear that someone is trying to ruin this week. Hena’s going to have to figure out the culprit to stop things from ruining Lulu’s wedding.
I was very much into this thriller. The reason I picked it up as I’ve read so many wedding weekend thrillers with white people and so I thought the desi wedding setting was very refreshing. I understood Hena well as a character and I empathized with her, the struggles she’s gone through to rebuild her life and the struggle to not let it all crumble over the course of the week. I thought this was well plotted, well paced and enjoyed it mostly…but that end twist is the second time I’ve read that twist this summer…and that frustrated me. It was well thought out I suppose, and meant to shock, but when you read enough thrillers, I could kind of see it coming. Otherwise, I liked this one and think you should check it out!
Thank you to Bantam Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was very much into this thriller. The reason I picked it up as I’ve read so many wedding weekend thrillers with white people and so I thought the desi wedding setting was very refreshing. I understood Hena well as a character and I empathized with her, the struggles she’s gone through to rebuild her life and the struggle to not let it all crumble over the course of the week. I thought this was well plotted, well paced and enjoyed it mostly…but that end twist is the second time I’ve read that twist this summer…and that frustrated me. It was well thought out I suppose, and meant to shock, but when you read enough thrillers, I could kind of see it coming. Otherwise, I liked this one and think you should check it out!
Thank you to Bantam Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I am a sucker for a good suspense/thriller novel, and this one was the perfect read for today.
This novel is chock full of well rounded characters, suspense, intrigue, deception, family drama, and even attraction.
Hena is back for her sister's wedding. It was a last minute invitation, but she never expected to be pulled back into the case about her missing fiancé. As is with many large families, gossip abounds and everyone speculates about what happened three years ago at her wedding and what happened to her groom. Many blame her, and if you look at just a fraction of what occurred, anyone could make that inference. But you can't judge a situation by a fraction of what you discover.
I had no idea who might be behind everything, and right before the truth was revealed, I suspected this person. I am not sure why, but perhaps no one else fit the bill. However, there is another twist at the end that surprised me. But thinking back, it shouldn't have based on what Hena and her mother experienced at the hands of her father. Lulu, was lucky to escape any potential issues growing up, but she also didn't know the truth. This led her to see her father in a positive light, versus the negative one she should have. After all, he was a loan shark.
I was disappointed in the extended family. They believed what they wanted to believe, and blamed Hena for everything. She was the black sheep by no fault of her own.
This was an engaging novel, and it kept me guessing until the end. There are some silver linings, but you will have to read the book to find those out for yourself.
We give this book 5 paws up.
This novel is chock full of well rounded characters, suspense, intrigue, deception, family drama, and even attraction.
Hena is back for her sister's wedding. It was a last minute invitation, but she never expected to be pulled back into the case about her missing fiancé. As is with many large families, gossip abounds and everyone speculates about what happened three years ago at her wedding and what happened to her groom. Many blame her, and if you look at just a fraction of what occurred, anyone could make that inference. But you can't judge a situation by a fraction of what you discover.
I had no idea who might be behind everything, and right before the truth was revealed, I suspected this person. I am not sure why, but perhaps no one else fit the bill. However, there is another twist at the end that surprised me. But thinking back, it shouldn't have based on what Hena and her mother experienced at the hands of her father. Lulu, was lucky to escape any potential issues growing up, but she also didn't know the truth. This led her to see her father in a positive light, versus the negative one she should have. After all, he was a loan shark.
I was disappointed in the extended family. They believed what they wanted to believe, and blamed Hena for everything. She was the black sheep by no fault of her own.
This was an engaging novel, and it kept me guessing until the end. There are some silver linings, but you will have to read the book to find those out for yourself.
We give this book 5 paws up.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Wedding Week by Aisha Saeed has a genuinely intriguing premise that immediately pulled me in. The story follows Hena, who was left at the altar three years ago when her fiancé never showed up. To make matters worse, everyone in attendance believes she is to blame. Now, with her younger sister Lulu’s wedding approaching, Hena is forced to return home, a place she has avoided ever since, where she was essentially cast out by her family, including her now-dying mother.
What unfolds is a mix of family tension, buried secrets, and emotional chaos. There is a lot simmering beneath the surface, and the story leans heavily into that slow unraveling.
That said, this is very much a slow burn. If you enjoy taking your time with a story and really sitting in the characters’ emotions, this will likely work well for you. Personally, I tend to prefer something a bit faster-paced, so the pacing did affect my overall enjoyment.
Even so, the writing itself is clever and thoughtfully done, and there is a quiet intensity to the story that keeps you curious about how everything will come together. The mystery and family dynamics were engaging enough to keep me reading.
Overall, this landed at 3 stars for me. It was not a bad read by any means, but it did not fully click for me either. As always, reading is subjective, so if the premise interests you, it is definitely worth checking out for yourself.
Thank you to Aisha Saeed, Ballantine, and NetGalley for the ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
What unfolds is a mix of family tension, buried secrets, and emotional chaos. There is a lot simmering beneath the surface, and the story leans heavily into that slow unraveling.
That said, this is very much a slow burn. If you enjoy taking your time with a story and really sitting in the characters’ emotions, this will likely work well for you. Personally, I tend to prefer something a bit faster-paced, so the pacing did affect my overall enjoyment.
Even so, the writing itself is clever and thoughtfully done, and there is a quiet intensity to the story that keeps you curious about how everything will come together. The mystery and family dynamics were engaging enough to keep me reading.
Overall, this landed at 3 stars for me. It was not a bad read by any means, but it did not fully click for me either. As always, reading is subjective, so if the premise interests you, it is definitely worth checking out for yourself.
Thank you to Aisha Saeed, Ballantine, and NetGalley for the ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of Advance Reader’s Copy
Hena Mirza hasn’t been home, hasn’t seen her family, in three years. But her sister, Lulu, asks her to come home for her wedding. Hena believes her mother does not want her to come; everyone blamed Hena three years ago when her fiancé failed to show up for their wedding. But Lulu tells her that their mother is dying, and Hena relents.
But it is as difficult as Hena believed it would be since almost everyone blames her for the disappearance of her fiancé, Nasir. And Lulu’s wedding, an eight-day affair, allows for plenty of gossip and family drama.
But when strange things begin happening, Hena wonders if the the past is happening all over again.
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The tension in this family drama is fueled by the gossip and the blame directed at Hena for Nasir’s disappearance three years ago. But literally everyone is hiding something; long-held secrets and the sabotaging of the celebration is made to look as if Hena is to blame.
Plot twists and turns keep readers guessing as the unfolding story showcases Lulu’s extravagant wedding [and the suspense related to family drama and secrets]. As the story progresses, readers many find it difficult to set this book aside before turning the final page.
Readers who enjoy family drama, learning about other cultures, and a puzzling mystery are likely to find much to appreciate in this captivating tale.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from Ballantine / Bantam and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#TheWeddingWeek #NetGalley
Hena Mirza hasn’t been home, hasn’t seen her family, in three years. But her sister, Lulu, asks her to come home for her wedding. Hena believes her mother does not want her to come; everyone blamed Hena three years ago when her fiancé failed to show up for their wedding. But Lulu tells her that their mother is dying, and Hena relents.
But it is as difficult as Hena believed it would be since almost everyone blames her for the disappearance of her fiancé, Nasir. And Lulu’s wedding, an eight-day affair, allows for plenty of gossip and family drama.
But when strange things begin happening, Hena wonders if the the past is happening all over again.
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The tension in this family drama is fueled by the gossip and the blame directed at Hena for Nasir’s disappearance three years ago. But literally everyone is hiding something; long-held secrets and the sabotaging of the celebration is made to look as if Hena is to blame.
Plot twists and turns keep readers guessing as the unfolding story showcases Lulu’s extravagant wedding [and the suspense related to family drama and secrets]. As the story progresses, readers many find it difficult to set this book aside before turning the final page.
Readers who enjoy family drama, learning about other cultures, and a puzzling mystery are likely to find much to appreciate in this captivating tale.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from Ballantine / Bantam and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#TheWeddingWeek #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you for the eARC.
This was a very engaging and interesting read. I especially enjoyed the blend of wedding-centered events with a thriller storyline—it created a unique atmosphere that kept me invested throughout. The wedding setting was a major strength; the descriptions of the clothing, dances, and celebrations were vivid and immersive, and they added a richness and cultural depth to the story. I also appreciated how the author used the structure of the wedding events to build momentum and tension over time.
The Florida swamp setting was another standout element. It added a subtle but constant sense of unease, which paired well with the thriller aspects of the plot. The pacing, particularly in the middle sections, kept the story moving, and there were enough twists and reveals to maintain intrigue. I also found the premise itself compelling, with multiple threads coming together in an interesting way.
That said, I did feel that some of the resolutions could have been more fully developed and better connected to the earlier narrative. For example, Hena’s relationship with her mother shifted in a way that felt somewhat abrupt; seeing more groundwork for her mother’s protective feelings earlier in the story would have made that resolution feel more cohesive. At times, the fast-paced nature of the thriller elements meant that certain relational dynamics weren’t explored as deeply as they could have been.
Overall, the novel offered a great mix of strong atmosphere, cultural richness, and suspenseful storytelling. Very enjoyable read!
This was a very engaging and interesting read. I especially enjoyed the blend of wedding-centered events with a thriller storyline—it created a unique atmosphere that kept me invested throughout. The wedding setting was a major strength; the descriptions of the clothing, dances, and celebrations were vivid and immersive, and they added a richness and cultural depth to the story. I also appreciated how the author used the structure of the wedding events to build momentum and tension over time.
The Florida swamp setting was another standout element. It added a subtle but constant sense of unease, which paired well with the thriller aspects of the plot. The pacing, particularly in the middle sections, kept the story moving, and there were enough twists and reveals to maintain intrigue. I also found the premise itself compelling, with multiple threads coming together in an interesting way.
That said, I did feel that some of the resolutions could have been more fully developed and better connected to the earlier narrative. For example, Hena’s relationship with her mother shifted in a way that felt somewhat abrupt; seeing more groundwork for her mother’s protective feelings earlier in the story would have made that resolution feel more cohesive. At times, the fast-paced nature of the thriller elements meant that certain relational dynamics weren’t explored as deeply as they could have been.
Overall, the novel offered a great mix of strong atmosphere, cultural richness, and suspenseful storytelling. Very enjoyable read!
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Three years after her fiancé mysteriously vanished on their wedding day, Hena Mirza has built a new life in San Francisco. Now she’s returning to her Florida hometown for the first time since the tragedy, determined to keep her visit short and avoid reopening old wounds. She’s come back for her sister Lulu’s lavish, eight day wedding celebration—only to learn upon arrival that their mother is dying and wants to see her.
During Hena’s absence, friends and even some family have quietly blamed her for her fiancé’s disappearance. It doesn’t take long for her to realize that many of the wedding guests—and even members of the wedding party—aren’t thrilled she’s returned. The exceptions are a childhood friend who welcomes her warmly and a charming groomsman whose unexpected sparks of connection catch her off guard.
As the week unfolds, carefully planned events begin to unravel in increasingly alarming ways, with suspicion landing squarely on Hena. It soon becomes clear that someone is determined to recreate the disaster of her own wedding day. With blame mounting and danger escalating, Hena must uncover the truth—not only to protect herself, but to save her sister’s wedding from collapsing under the weight of secrets and sabotage.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.
During Hena’s absence, friends and even some family have quietly blamed her for her fiancé’s disappearance. It doesn’t take long for her to realize that many of the wedding guests—and even members of the wedding party—aren’t thrilled she’s returned. The exceptions are a childhood friend who welcomes her warmly and a charming groomsman whose unexpected sparks of connection catch her off guard.
As the week unfolds, carefully planned events begin to unravel in increasingly alarming ways, with suspicion landing squarely on Hena. It soon becomes clear that someone is determined to recreate the disaster of her own wedding day. With blame mounting and danger escalating, Hena must uncover the truth—not only to protect herself, but to save her sister’s wedding from collapsing under the weight of secrets and sabotage.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.
May 5, 2026
The Wedding Week had a premise that immediately caught my attention: family tension, a sudden wedding, and lingering questions from the past.
The setup pulled me in, especially with the mystery surrounding Hena’s history and her hesitation about returning home.
The story follows Hena as she reunites with her family for her sister’s wedding, all while dealing with unresolved events from her own past. There’s an underlying tension throughout, and I appreciated the emotional layers tied to family expectations, relationships, and cultural dynamics.
That said, this leans more toward a slower, character-driven story rather than a fast-paced thriller. While there are a few interesting twists and moments of intrigue, the pacing didn’t fully hold my attention, and parts of the story felt a bit predictable, but it doesn’t take away from the story.
One highlight for me was the writing style; it’s smooth, easy to read, and keeps the story flowing even during slower sections. I also liked the added elements of mystery woven into the family storyline, even if I wanted a bit more suspense overall.
In the end, this was a solid read with an engaging premise and strong emotional undercurrents, but it didn’t quite deliver the level of tension I’d hoped for. I would absolutely recommend this to readers who enjoy a slow-burning, smooth-ride read.
The setup pulled me in, especially with the mystery surrounding Hena’s history and her hesitation about returning home.
The story follows Hena as she reunites with her family for her sister’s wedding, all while dealing with unresolved events from her own past. There’s an underlying tension throughout, and I appreciated the emotional layers tied to family expectations, relationships, and cultural dynamics.
That said, this leans more toward a slower, character-driven story rather than a fast-paced thriller. While there are a few interesting twists and moments of intrigue, the pacing didn’t fully hold my attention, and parts of the story felt a bit predictable, but it doesn’t take away from the story.
One highlight for me was the writing style; it’s smooth, easy to read, and keeps the story flowing even during slower sections. I also liked the added elements of mystery woven into the family storyline, even if I wanted a bit more suspense overall.
In the end, this was a solid read with an engaging premise and strong emotional undercurrents, but it didn’t quite deliver the level of tension I’d hoped for. I would absolutely recommend this to readers who enjoy a slow-burning, smooth-ride read.
May 27, 2026
Hena Mirza has been estranged from her family for three years when she receives a call from her younger sister Lulu inviting Hena to her wedding. Hena only agrees when Lulu tells her that their mother is battling cancer and she doesn't have much time left. After arriving at the resort Hena finds out that she is staying there with everyone who was invited to the wedding and to make matters worse the whole event takes place over the next week. Now all the aunties are gossiping about Hena and the event that led her to flee her home in Flordia. The day that Hena was to be married she was attacked by a masked man and her fiancee had disappeared never to be heard of again. Some say that Hena was the who killed him and fed him to the alligators. Only Hena knows the truth and now someone is trying to sabatoge Lulu's wedding and frame Hena for it. With only a few people on Hena's side she must be one step ahead of the lies being told about her. With Reza one of the groomsmen in the wedding and Haris, looking after her Hena should have nothing to worry about. This is a fast paced book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing who is really after Hena until the very end. I would like to thank both NetGalley and Bantam for letting me read an advance copy of this novel.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book is a quick paced mystery that takes the reader through Lulu finding out that her sister is getting married. Which is shocking as there was no notice, and Lulu had her own trimitic experience with a wedding recently so having to navigate another wedding isn’t really something that she wants to do. However, one cannot turn down family so she graciously shows up only to find out that the wedding is a week-long event, and that her mother is dying of cancer, one of the big reasons for the rushed day. Trying to deal with being around family at a wedding is hard enough but she also is dealing with her own past traumas with her own disastrous wedding, so when her sister’s wedding starts to go wrong, Lulu is just trying to get through the event as best as she can, all while trying to help her sister figure out what is really happening.
This is a fun book and I quite enjoyed getting to learn a little bit more about a Desi wedding. I will say for being a thriller I don’t know that this book really falls in that category. The story starts out really slow and does have some spots were the pacing once again falls off. Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I don’t know that I would qualify it as a true full-on thriller.
Thank you so much to Ballentine and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this story.
This is a fun book and I quite enjoyed getting to learn a little bit more about a Desi wedding. I will say for being a thriller I don’t know that this book really falls in that category. The story starts out really slow and does have some spots were the pacing once again falls off. Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I don’t know that I would qualify it as a true full-on thriller.
Thank you so much to Ballentine and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this story.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a fun mystery with a backdrop of a week’s worth of wedding events.
Hena’s wedding day three years ago turned into her worst nightmare. Not only was there not a wedding, her would-be husband disappeared and she was found with a knife covered in blood. She told everyone who would listen that she had no idea what happened to him or where he went, but no one believed her and as a result, she became estranged from her family.
Now in present day, her sister is getting married and invites her last minute. Despite not having been in contact with her for years, she can’t miss her little sister’s wedding and decides to go. What follows are all the ceremonies that come with a desi wedding, a bunch of gossiping aunties, a sick mother, and someone very clearly out to get Hena.
The Wedding Week is very twisty and turny and while some of the plot twists are a bit predictable, it’s still a really fun ride. I loved Hena as a main character, you know she’s very clearly hiding the full extent of what went down all those years ago, but you still find yourself rooting for her.
The pacing of this was really quick and kept the reader on their toes, and I really loved the separation of the days by the specific wedding event invite.
I also feel like the very end was maybe, possibly, setting up for a sequel? I hope that’s the case, I’d definitely read it!
Hena’s wedding day three years ago turned into her worst nightmare. Not only was there not a wedding, her would-be husband disappeared and she was found with a knife covered in blood. She told everyone who would listen that she had no idea what happened to him or where he went, but no one believed her and as a result, she became estranged from her family.
Now in present day, her sister is getting married and invites her last minute. Despite not having been in contact with her for years, she can’t miss her little sister’s wedding and decides to go. What follows are all the ceremonies that come with a desi wedding, a bunch of gossiping aunties, a sick mother, and someone very clearly out to get Hena.
The Wedding Week is very twisty and turny and while some of the plot twists are a bit predictable, it’s still a really fun ride. I loved Hena as a main character, you know she’s very clearly hiding the full extent of what went down all those years ago, but you still find yourself rooting for her.
The pacing of this was really quick and kept the reader on their toes, and I really loved the separation of the days by the specific wedding event invite.
I also feel like the very end was maybe, possibly, setting up for a sequel? I hope that’s the case, I’d definitely read it!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.25 stars. Having read a couple of Aisha Saeed's novels before I knew I'd be reading a well-developed book and I was not disappointed in this one at all. At first glance you think this is going to be a family drama book about a wedding where a sister hasn't seen her family for three long years and arrives to be part of the wedding party. There is so much pressure on children of South Asian descent to "become" someone and "marry" into a better family. That part is always interesting to read about and sad that the pressures seem so ridiculous. This book was also about a desi wedding - a 7-day all out - get out festival of life, love, money, henna, foods, traditions and more. I really want to attend one of these types of weddings one day but I'll need a week of sleep afterward. I love how integral and important family are (whether well deserved or not); how everyone has at least 10 "aunties" and they are all well-meaning and love gossip.
Then the "thriller" aspect arrives - slowly at first and building. Can I also just say . . . you will never find me living in Florida - ever! What a great book. This publishes on July 7, 2026. Thank you to NetGalley, Aisha Saeed and Ballantine/Bantam for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
Then the "thriller" aspect arrives - slowly at first and building. Can I also just say . . . you will never find me living in Florida - ever! What a great book. This publishes on July 7, 2026. Thank you to NetGalley, Aisha Saeed and Ballantine/Bantam for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Aisha Saeed’s “The Wedding Week” was the first book I read of hers. Set in Florida’s Everglades, Hena Mirza has returned after three years away for her sister Lulu’s wedding. Hena had left Florida and her family after her fiancé vanished on her wedding day.
Lulu called Hena at the last minute to invite her to her wedding. Hena initially tries to decline, but Lulu tells Hena their mother is dying. Hena flies in from California, but soon realizes her sister’s having a traditional desi wedding. Instead of a one day event, Hena needs to stay in Florida for over a week.
As the week progresses, Hena feels herself drawn to two different men. One is a childhood friend named Haris and the other one is Reza, who she met during check-in. Hena is also forced to deal with multiple incidents. At first she chalks them up as unfortunate accidents, but during the week it’s made clear they’re deliberate acts and they’re directed at her. Someone is determined to figure out what happened to Hena’s fiancé three years ago, as well as what Hena’s role was in the disappearance.
I enjoyed learning more about all the events that occur for a desi wedding. I particularly liked how the author wrote the relationship and conversations between Hena, Lulu, their mother, & aunt.
Overall, I recommend this book. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my ARC.
Lulu called Hena at the last minute to invite her to her wedding. Hena initially tries to decline, but Lulu tells Hena their mother is dying. Hena flies in from California, but soon realizes her sister’s having a traditional desi wedding. Instead of a one day event, Hena needs to stay in Florida for over a week.
As the week progresses, Hena feels herself drawn to two different men. One is a childhood friend named Haris and the other one is Reza, who she met during check-in. Hena is also forced to deal with multiple incidents. At first she chalks them up as unfortunate accidents, but during the week it’s made clear they’re deliberate acts and they’re directed at her. Someone is determined to figure out what happened to Hena’s fiancé three years ago, as well as what Hena’s role was in the disappearance.
I enjoyed learning more about all the events that occur for a desi wedding. I particularly liked how the author wrote the relationship and conversations between Hena, Lulu, their mother, & aunt.
Overall, I recommend this book. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my ARC.
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June 28, 2026A light and fun summer read with a good blend of suspense and romance. Thanks to the publisher for providing an advance copy for review!
I wasn't sure how the publisher was marketing this (and still not sure) but now that I've finished it, it felt most to me like romantic suspense.
The "unwanted guest at the wedding" aspect of The Wedding Week did remind me a little of a favorite wedding mystery, You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa (You can find that and all my top wedding mysteries here on Jen Ryland Reviews
In any case, in the book, Hena is shocked to be invited to her sister's lavish Florida wedding after she and her family went no-contact. Hena was also engaged, but her fiancé went mysteriously missing, and the scandal never rubbed off.
It was really fun to see all the different aspects of a Southeast Asian Wedding (Dholki, Mayoun, Mehndi, Shaadi, Walima) and I was definitely curious about what happened to Hena's fiancé and (which of the guys she was spending time with was the good guy...)
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I wasn't sure how the publisher was marketing this (and still not sure) but now that I've finished it, it felt most to me like romantic suspense.
The "unwanted guest at the wedding" aspect of The Wedding Week did remind me a little of a favorite wedding mystery, You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa (You can find that and all my top wedding mysteries here on Jen Ryland Reviews
In any case, in the book, Hena is shocked to be invited to her sister's lavish Florida wedding after she and her family went no-contact. Hena was also engaged, but her fiancé went mysteriously missing, and the scandal never rubbed off.
It was really fun to see all the different aspects of a Southeast Asian Wedding (Dholki, Mayoun, Mehndi, Shaadi, Walima) and I was definitely curious about what happened to Hena's fiancé and (which of the guys she was spending time with was the good guy...)
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April 27, 2026
Aisha Saeed’s The Wedding Week is an elegantly written exploration of family dynamics and the heavy weight of cultural expectations. The prose is undeniably beautiful; Saeed creates a lush, immersive atmosphere that captures the vibrant energy of a grand, multi-day wedding celebration with incredible detail. From the sensory descriptions of traditional rituals to the tension of the coastal setting, the craftsmanship behind the writing is clear and evocative.
However, the narrative is a very deliberate slow burn. While the structure of the wedding week provides a natural timeline, the pacing felt a bit too methodical for my personal preference. Despite the high-stakes secrets and the complex interpersonal conflicts, I ultimately found it difficult to form a deep emotional connection with the story. It is a solid, well-constructed drama that provides a thoughtful look at family loyalty, and while the "spark" wasn't quite there for me, it remains a worthwhile read for those who appreciate atmospheric, character-driven fiction.
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the opportunity to read and review this title.
However, the narrative is a very deliberate slow burn. While the structure of the wedding week provides a natural timeline, the pacing felt a bit too methodical for my personal preference. Despite the high-stakes secrets and the complex interpersonal conflicts, I ultimately found it difficult to form a deep emotional connection with the story. It is a solid, well-constructed drama that provides a thoughtful look at family loyalty, and while the "spark" wasn't quite there for me, it remains a worthwhile read for those who appreciate atmospheric, character-driven fiction.
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the opportunity to read and review this title.
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