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Love, In The Most Suprising Way
“You’re not someone a person can easily forget.
I wouldn’t forget you, even if I wanted to.”
***
Alisa, a bright-eyed, passionate preschool teacher, can’t stand Gadafi: the arrogant, conceited man who, despite his charming looks, does not fit Alisa’s standards at all. Just the thought of him makes her shudder. Never, not in a million years!
Yet life keeps drawing her path and Gadafi’s together. Through family ties and unexpected moments, Alisa begins to see another side of him—and, to her surprise, the gentleman turns out to be… quite alright.
But when the truth about Gadafi’s past reveals itself, leaving her sister heartbroken, Alisa’s fragile trust shatters. Her perception of him turns sour once again.
Was he only pretending to be good?
No matter how hard she tries to walk away, Alisa cannot deny that Gadafi is always there for her whenever she needs help—leaving her even more confused. Should she listen to her own heart, or fall prey to her doubts?
—
Being an Austenite herself, this book is Khairun Atika Kamsan’s modern reimagining of Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice.
I wouldn’t forget you, even if I wanted to.”
***
Alisa, a bright-eyed, passionate preschool teacher, can’t stand Gadafi: the arrogant, conceited man who, despite his charming looks, does not fit Alisa’s standards at all. Just the thought of him makes her shudder. Never, not in a million years!
Yet life keeps drawing her path and Gadafi’s together. Through family ties and unexpected moments, Alisa begins to see another side of him—and, to her surprise, the gentleman turns out to be… quite alright.
But when the truth about Gadafi’s past reveals itself, leaving her sister heartbroken, Alisa’s fragile trust shatters. Her perception of him turns sour once again.
Was he only pretending to be good?
No matter how hard she tries to walk away, Alisa cannot deny that Gadafi is always there for her whenever she needs help—leaving her even more confused. Should she listen to her own heart, or fall prey to her doubts?
—
Being an Austenite herself, this book is Khairun Atika Kamsan’s modern reimagining of Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice.
354 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2025
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January 5, 2026
This was such a lovely and amazing book, subhanAllah!
One that I would read countless times (and I'm not exaggerating, hee-hee...)
I was thrilled when I first came across this book (thanks to my older sister), and when I found out that it's an Islamic adaptation of Pride & Prejudice (which I've read and love), oh boy... how my heart couldn't take it...
I had fun reading this book... laughed, cried, fumed in anger, and absolutely adored the interactions between the girls and their parents, and their little trio group is so cute.
The characters were all lovely and sweet... except for one person... and I must say... I really relate to the older sister, aka. Kak Lia (Julia), the entire time I felt like someone had gone inside my mind, took a peek around at my thoughts and put them inside a book.
(O-O)
And one thing I loved about this book was how most characters apologised, took responsibility and accountability for their actions when they did something wrong... well... except for one... and the amount of audacity this one person has... I can say it's already out of the Milky Way Galaxy...
Now I will end it here... if I go on any longer, I'll probably start ranting about... this certain character... and then I'll need to click (Hide entire review because of spoilers)... So... uh... for the sake of not spoiling for those who have yet to read (... and my sanity...) I should stop (OvO)
One that I would read countless times (and I'm not exaggerating, hee-hee...)
I was thrilled when I first came across this book (thanks to my older sister), and when I found out that it's an Islamic adaptation of Pride & Prejudice (which I've read and love), oh boy... how my heart couldn't take it...
I had fun reading this book... laughed, cried, fumed in anger, and absolutely adored the interactions between the girls and their parents, and their little trio group is so cute.
The characters were all lovely and sweet... except for one person... and I must say... I really relate to the older sister, aka. Kak Lia (Julia), the entire time I felt like someone had gone inside my mind, took a peek around at my thoughts and put them inside a book.
(O-O)
And one thing I loved about this book was how most characters apologised, took responsibility and accountability for their actions when they did something wrong... well... except for one... and the amount of audacity this one person has... I can say it's already out of the Milky Way Galaxy...
Now I will end it here... if I go on any longer, I'll probably start ranting about... this certain character... and then I'll need to click (Hide entire review because of spoilers)... So... uh... for the sake of not spoiling for those who have yet to read (... and my sanity...) I should stop (OvO)
October 24, 2025
🔸In this modern reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, two sisters learn the true meaning of moving forward and finding their new beginnings.
✫ I'm beyond happy that New Beginnings got republished into this beauty by @rumaa.books . It came with a new cover and a better version of it.
✫ We have Alisa who hated this guy, Gadafi, whom she overheard saying something unkind at her sister's wedding ceremony. But fate decided to meddle and have them crossed paths every so often.
✭ It’s family centred with the main plot being romance for marriage. It was refreshing to read romance within Islamic compliance.
✭ My favourite message of the book has to be that love will always find its way even if you've been hurt before or if you tried to close the door. Sometimes, even if you've been hating that person with every atom of your being.
Overall, I enjoyed the simplicity as much as I did the first time. Read it in just 3 hours and I felt so calm the whole time reading this book.
✫ I'm beyond happy that New Beginnings got republished into this beauty by @rumaa.books . It came with a new cover and a better version of it.
✫ We have Alisa who hated this guy, Gadafi, whom she overheard saying something unkind at her sister's wedding ceremony. But fate decided to meddle and have them crossed paths every so often.
✭ It’s family centred with the main plot being romance for marriage. It was refreshing to read romance within Islamic compliance.
✭ My favourite message of the book has to be that love will always find its way even if you've been hurt before or if you tried to close the door. Sometimes, even if you've been hating that person with every atom of your being.
Overall, I enjoyed the simplicity as much as I did the first time. Read it in just 3 hours and I felt so calm the whole time reading this book.
January 8, 2026
"if it's meant to be, he will come back. have faith"
loved every aspect of it (: the beauty of halal romance is everything; the yearning, the patience, the intentions, it all fell into the place.
bazli and julia's storyline got me hooked the most, and i really really loved their development from start to finish. got me screaming and kicking at their little moments, and i hope to have such a dynamic for sure
overall beautifully written and easy to follow story. yay to the first five star read in 2026
loved every aspect of it (: the beauty of halal romance is everything; the yearning, the patience, the intentions, it all fell into the place.
bazli and julia's storyline got me hooked the most, and i really really loved their development from start to finish. got me screaming and kicking at their little moments, and i hope to have such a dynamic for sure
overall beautifully written and easy to follow story. yay to the first five star read in 2026
February 4, 2026
First of all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this masterpiece. Atika Kamsan, you may just become my next favourite author, right after Norhafsah Hamid. This book had me giggling and kicking my feet, and it was an utterly delightful way to begin my February.
I would most definitely reread this book. And Gadafi? He is truly a modern-day Mr Darcy—utterly unforgettable and impossible to overlook.
I would most definitely reread this book. And Gadafi? He is truly a modern-day Mr Darcy—utterly unforgettable and impossible to overlook.
November 2, 2025
This was such a super sweet book! Loved it very much!
December 25, 2025
Dh lama tk baca buku cinta tp ringan , tk brt dgn conlict, ade kisah klrga, shbt, cinta yg islamik, adab.. mmg santai baca.. tahu2 1 hari dh hbs baca dh..
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