Dina Gets Lucky: A Novel

by Uzma Jalaluddin

At a sumptuous family wedding, two former friends rediscover their own love story and the lies that tore them apart in a chaotic and swoony second-chance romance by the author of Yours for the Season .

Toronto attorney Dina Haq is looking forward to her influencer sister’s lavish South Asian wedding. She wouldn’t dream of overshadowing the event of the season by revealing her carefully guarded Her own marriage has gone bust. She just needs to make sure her odious ex keeps his mouth shut, too. Complications arise once she discovers that the groom’s best man is none other than Luqman “Lucky” Latif, a law school crush who ghosted her six years ago.

Forced to abandon his lawyerly ambitions to help his struggling family in Chicago, Lucky rebuilt his life, and a successful contracting business, and has moved on from past hurts…or so he thinks. Then he sees Dina again, the woman who not only rejected him but also had the nerve to marry his best friend instead. He’s not sure his heart can survive another encounter.

As the wedding festivities unfold, Dina and Lucky rediscover their connection and begin to unravel the part her manipulative ex-husband played in their almost-love story. The past isn’t quite what they thought, but is it too late to imagine a new future together?

Genres: Romance, Fiction

283 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication October 27, 2026

About the author

I write funny, nuanced stories about Muslims, South Asians, Canadians, people. MUCH ADO ABOUT NADA (June 2023), THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING (Sept 2023), HANA KHAN CARRIES ON (2021) and AYESHA AT LAST (2019). Find out more at www.uzmajalaluddin.com and thanks for visiting!

Reviews

[Mai H.]

Valentine's Day TBR

📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing

[inmyreadingera321 · Rating 4 out of 5]

If Uzma writes it, I read it. And I was particularly excited about this book as a soon-to-be-practicing-female-Muslim-lawyer myself! I adored Dina and her strong sense of self despite her struggles in figuring out how to make everyone (her family especially) accept her. And I also really loved how Lucky was somewhat unconventional as an MMC, at least in the Muslim/desi sense. He was a tradesman and suffered a lot of turned up noses because of that, but he also had a strong sense of self and was content with his life. They made a really great couple because they were both opposites and the same — they filled each other’s gaps in a really compatible way.

I will say that I was STRESSED reading this though!! I kept hoping and praying that all the secrets would come out soon and kept wanting to hide behind my fingers whenever more miscommunications happened. I think that the ending was a tad rushed in that sense, because after all the build-up with the secrets, things came out and were resolved a bit too quickly. But I didn’t even mind because I was just happy that Dina and Lucky actually COMMUNICATED!

And, in true Uzma fashion, the side characters stole the show. Deepak and Hassan made me laugh. And Lisa and Aliyah made the best girl gang ever — I want to be friends with them. Also, Arshad can go die in a hole ✌️

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Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC!

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently read a review copy of Dina Gets Lucky by @uzmajalaluddin, and this fun romance is one you will want to add to your TBR!

Dina, Arshad and Lucky were in law school together, and make a great trio for studying, and also a bit of a love triangle... When Arshad noticed a connection between his two friends and had to find a way to keep them from getting together, as it really wasn't really part of his plan to watch his friend get the girl. When Lucky and Dina each separately tell Arshad about their feelings for each other and ask his advice about acting on their feelings, Arshad is quick to shut them both down rather than letting them know that the feelings were mutual. Shortly after, Lucky moves to Chicago and loses touch with Arshad and Dina.

6 years later, Dina and Arshad have been married and are now divorced, but are keeping the end of their relationship a secret from Dina's family partly because her sister's wedding is coming up and she doesn't want to bring any dark clouds to her sisters quite grand series of events, and partly because both Dina and Arshad know that this news will make a big impact at work since they both happen to work for the same law firm, the one run by her father! Dina and Arshad are both pretty surprised when Lucky shows up as part of the groomsmen. How will Dina get through this crazy multiday wedding celebration with her jerk of an ex husband looking for ways to get back at her, the man she had feelings for suddenly back in her life, all while keeping the divorce a secret from everyone around her? You'll just have to read to find out!

This fun romance is just what you would expect from Jalaluddin, filled with quirky characters and situations and events that quickly get out of hand! It is a fairly quick and light read, with a little bit of light mystery/suspense thrown in near the end (reminiscent of her cozy detective series). Whether your a Jalaluddin fan like me, or new to this author, Dina Gets Lucky is a great book to add to your TBR, it comes out this October! Thanks to @netgalley and @amazonpublishing for giving me the chance to read and review this fun book!

[Mimi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, so where do I start? I‘ve got a lot of words swimming around in my brain, and I honestly don’t know if I’ll be able to package them in a way that I’ll be understood.

The urge to DNF this book was really strong right after chapter one because of the miscommunication trope that was introduced very early in the story. Without it, there actually wouldn’t have been a book, because it really could have been that easy - Lucky and Dina just had to have a 5 minute conversation and everyone would have been happy.

The writing style also didn’t agree with me, as I felt it was stilted and didn‘t flow nicely. I forced myself to keep reading though, because I hate writing a review without having read every single letter in a book (yes, even the acknowledgments).

The story did pick up around the 20% mark and I found myself enjoying the book somewhat. I especially liked the suspense and thrill of Dina and Lucky‘s reunion after years of no contact. I have a soft spot for second chance romances, so I flew through those parts.

Where the story lost me again was when I realised that Dina literally cannot make a single decision on her own. The way she let herself be ordered around actually made me mad.

I also just do not get how Lucky and Dina kept talking in circles, with one weird misunderstanding after another. They would seem to be making some progress, and then one of them would randomly decide, for no rational reason whatsoever, to just run away from the situation. It got really frustrating. The way they were acting was really immature and just plain infuriating. They sounded more like 16 year olds than people in their 30s.

Another thing I hated, was how Lucky doesn’t know Dina is divorced, yet he keeps pursuing her and having all these moments with her.
As readers we know she is divorced, but he doesn’t and Dina knows that he doesn’t. So from both of their perspectives, she is still a married woman. That made all of their romantic moments feel really uncomfortable to me. I have a strong aversion to any cheating related tropes or whatever, no matter if it’s not technically cheating. If everyone involved believes it is, then for all intents and purposes, it still feels like it. Also it was really weird and icky to read how Lucky had married women approach him before but he always felt sorry for them but when it comes to Dina he just thinks she’s amazing and can do no wrong. If something is wrong and immoral, it’s wrong and immoral for everyone. Just because you like someone they shouldn’t become an exception.

Which brings me to my next point: the Muslim representation really didn’t work for me. The book presents Lucky and Dina as ostensibly practising Muslims, yet many of their interactions felt completely disconnected from that identity. It’s not that Muslim characters can never struggle or make mistakes, but the narrative treated behaviour that would generally be considered religiously inappropriate as though it carried no weight or internal conflict. Apart from wearing hijab and occasionally dropping Arabic words, there really wasn’t much that reflected a lived Muslim experience I could identify with. As a Muslim reader, that felt very surface-level and ultimately inauthentic.

Dina’s sister Hania was insufferable, their father just plain annoying and their mother seemed like a very unpleasant person. Arshad was an Asshat, as expected, but honestly his villainy became almost caricature-like. His actions and role as the antagonist were built up so much, only for everything to end up feeling pretty insubstantial. It was a very anticlimactic payoff.

Samir and his family were really the only likable characters.

The book touched on some genuinely difficult themes, such as grief, loss, the stigma surrounding divorce in many cultures and how lonely and lost one can feel while outwardly appearing to have the perfect life. Sadly, all those topics were dealt with quite superficially, lacking the depth and nuance they deserved.

To sum it up, it was a fun read, but sadly it lacked any real depth or substance for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

[vlm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dina Gets Lucky was an enjoyable second-chance romance with plenty of wedding chaos, family drama, and emotional misunderstandings, but it wasn't without some frustrations for me.

Uzma Jalaluddin does a wonderful job capturing the energy of a large South Asian family wedding. The festivities, family dynamics, and cultural details brought the story to life, and I found myself invested in Dina and Lucky's history from the start. Their chemistry was believable, and I appreciated how their relationship was built on a foundation that had existed long before the events of the novel.

That said, I struggled with Dina at times—not because she wasn't a sympathetic character, but because I found myself frustrated by how much power she allowed the people around her to have over her decisions. Intellectually, I understand why. Family expectations, cultural pressures, and emotional manipulation are significant forces, and they are central to the story. Still, as a successful attorney, I found it difficult to watch Dina repeatedly prioritize keeping the peace and protecting others at the expense of her own happiness.

Of course, that frustration is partly a reflection of my own biases as a reader. I have a hard time with stories where accomplished women allow fathers, husbands, or family members to exert so much influence over their lives. While it serves an important purpose in the narrative, there were moments when I wanted Dina to stop worrying about disappointing everyone else and start choosing herself.

Fortunately, Lucky was a strong counterbalance. I appreciated his growth, his loyalty, and the way he genuinely cared for Dina. As the layers of the past were peeled back and the truth about their separation emerged, I found myself rooting for them despite my frustrations.

Overall, this was a warm, entertaining romance with strong family themes, a compelling second-chance storyline, and plenty of heart. While some aspects of Dina's journey didn't fully work for me, I still enjoyed the ride and would recommend it to readers who enjoy family-centered romances with emotional depth and a satisfying reunion.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Lia Anshar · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is centered on Dina who is a Toronto lawyer and she’s dead set on not ruining her sister's wedding day by keeping her divorce a secret, and even hoping her awful ex stays quiet too. But things get messy fast when she meets the groom’s best man: Luqman “Lucky” Latif, her old crush who vanished without a word.

Lucky’s got his own side of the story. He gave up his dreams to help his family, built a great business from scratch, and thought he was over Dina. After all, she “rejected” him and married his best friend, Arshad! Seeing her again brings all those old feelings rushing back, and he’s not sure if he can handle it.

As all the fun, crazy wedding events go on, they start reconnecting and realize everything between them was a lie. Arshad manipulated them both just to get close to Dina and her family’s law firm. Now the truth is out, they hope it's not too late for a little rekindling.

It’s such a fun, sweet second-chance romance, full of wedding chaos, family drama, and old misunderstandings. Dina and Lucky’s chemistry feels totally real, it’s not just a quick spark, it’s based on years of knowing each other.

I really loved how Uzma Jalaluddin writes about the South Asian cultures: the delicious food, loud joyful family gatherings, and how divorce can still carry a stigma in these communities.

As for the characters, I really like Lucky. He’s such a great guy. Loyal, hardworking, kind, and exactly the steady support Dina needs. Meanwhile, Dina's character is a little disappointed. She’s such a smart, successful lawyer, but she lets people walk all over her and puts everyone else’s feelings before her own. Even though, I understand how family pressure and manipulation are hard things to fight, especially for someone like Dina who comes from restrict family, I really want to see her stand up for herself.

Overall, Dina Gets Lucky is such a warm and enjoyable read, perfect if you crave a second-chance romance with great characters and lots of lovely cultural details.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with the review copy.

[Sama Temple · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars
Ah, Uzma, do you ever miss?
Dina Gets Lucky follows Dina Haq, a Toronto-based attorney and recent divorcee, as she tries her best not to overshadow her influencer sister’s lavish wedding. Things get complicated when Luqman “Lucky” Latif, her law school crush who ghosted her six years ago, reappears as the groom’s best man. As the wedding festivities unfold, Dina and Lucky rediscover their connection and begin to unravel the role her manipulative ex-husband played in their almost-love story.
I absolutely devoured this book. I read it in one sitting—I started at 9 p.m. and couldn’t put it down until 2 a.m. It’s such a quick, enjoyable read; it’s genuinely hard not to love.
It’s not often I connect with a character so deeply that I feel like physically fighting people on her behalf, but here we are. Dina must be protected at all costs. Even though the book is centered on Desi culture (specifically Desi in the diaspora), Dina’s experiences feel like a universal POC experience, especially when it comes to navigating family expectations. It’s incredibly relatable.
I was triggered beyond belief while reading. I needed her to swing at Arshad so badly (and maybe her little sister at times). He’s such a cartoonish villain that it’s hard to take him seriously. But honestly, that kind of adds to the book’s enjoyability. He kind of reminds me of a villain from a Zee World drama (I really hope people get this reference).
I loved that the story was centered around a wedding. Not only did it give Dina and Lucky a perfect excuse to spend time together (forced proximity, my beloved), but it was also a wonderful way to showcase Desi culture.
The only thing I didn’t love was how cowardly Dina could be at times. After the fifth time she backed off from telling her parents her marriage had ended, I was like, “Girl, you’re doing this to yourself now.” Whatever Arshad gets away with is because she’s allowing it. Grow a pair, Dina!
Anyways, I enjoyed the book. Which is not a surprise; Uzma Jalaluddin is definitely one of my if they write it, I'll read it authors.

[N · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘Dina gets Lucky’ is a story about the fallout of a friendship between three friends— Dina, Luqman (aka Lucky) and Arshad from their years together in Law School to several years later when Dina and Arshad get married. Dina and Arshad’s marriage orchestrated by the opportunistic Arshad (who had his sights set on Dina’s family law firm), also culminates in a divorce years later, after Dina sees him for the narcissistic jerk that he is.

The story is centred around the events of a big fat Indian wedding; between Dina’s sister, Hania and Samir, who is part of Lucky’s friend circle, during which Dina and Arshad have to carefully keep their divorce under wraps to let Hania enjoy her big day. More importantly, Dina and Lucky who had lost touch after college meet during the festivities and navigate their past friendship and some confusing feelings reignite between them.

I adored this book for its representation of the Indian diaspora living in the west, the rich descriptions of the food and festivities, the sense of community even among different religions and the representation of the stigma around divorce in South Asian families. The characters were all written really well and my favorite remains Dina, who is self-assured and refused to tolerate the self-serving, social climber of a husband any longer. Apart from some pacing issues and my general dislike of pop culture references in books I liked everything else about this book. My first Uzma Jalaluddin book and it did not disappoint.

[Uzia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I have ever read that made me want to do unspeakable illegal (the bad kind) of things to a man. That man made me so mad I genuinely wanted to rip his hair apart. This just shows the author's amazing ability of writing. I absolutely loved the way she portrayed the characters. The little notes were the sweetest parts about their relationship. The way the author constantly represents Indian culture made me feel so seen. The constant questions about marriage to Lucky made it seem incredibly realistic.

I loved Diya as a character, especially the way she handled her responsibilities. Her family annoyed me to an extent. Her sister made me wanna rip MY hair out atp. BUT I loved the romance between Lucky and Dina. The continuous glances, the small convos and the stolen glances made it far more enjoyable. The way they cleared out the misunderstandings and spoke about it to each other made me SWOONNNN!!!

The marriage setting made it more entertaining. Mostly, because I do not go to such events. Hence, it was breathtaking to read the way the author described the wedding and its rituals.

I am so glad that I got to read this book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC copy!

[Lixiezil · Rating 3 out of 5]

**Review of an ARC. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity!**

This was a solid 3.5 stars for me. I really enjoyed the way this was written, it was a quick, easy and enjoyable read. I feel like I also learned a lot about Desi and Muslim culture through this book which is something that I hadn’t really researched a lot into in the past.
Reading about the wedding and the different celebrations and rituals that take place was super fun.

The main characters, Dina and Lucky, were definitely likeable and relatable. I did really enjoy the small, subtle moments between them like the little stolen glances etc.

Arshad is the worst. I do think he was perhaps maybe a little overly villainous at times, and that he was kind of bordering on cartoon villain behaviour, but that was just a minor thing for me.

The main thing I did not enjoy about this book was the miscommunication. The miscommunication trope has never been my favourite, and I do wish that the miscommunication in this book hadn’t gone on for as long as it did. If that trope is your thing though then you will probably enjoy this a little more than me.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, I just want to say I really loved Dina as a character! Her personal struggles are really sympathetic. It made sense to me why she was so scared to tell her family about her divorce. And I also loved Lucky and the conflicts he'd had to overcome and I love how we got his POV in this story too. The shenanagins about the wedding and Dina's sister were really fun, too. As were some of the side characters. Reading about Dina and Lucky as they met again and yearned and the misunderstanding was quite delicious, even if I wish it was revealed a tad bit earlier!
I did think the ex husband might have been a bit too comically villainous, plus I wish Lucky and Dina got together a little bit earlier, I would have liked to linger in the after of it a bit more, seeing more reactions and stuff as they settled into a relationship.
But this was such a sweet fun read! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher!

[aliaareadstoo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the plot, and the angst and the tension between Dina and Lucky kept me invested. The yearning too, of course! Arshad and Hania successfully annoyed me, so that's a good sign.

Reading this feels like watching a Bollywood movie, the conflict is shown well but there's always a plot twist, no matter how tiny it is. Since it's been a while since I last read a romance, it was a good, light read, which is what I needed when I first picked up this book.

However, if the main characters are not represented as Muslims, I'd give this one a 5. I've been wondering on why, while the characters being Muslims, behave the way they do when it comes to Islamic boundaries for non-mahrams, especially regarding physical contact and intimacy. But maybe they're just not practicing Muslims, idk. Still, I don't feel good about that part.

[Mayra Alejandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

- How many stars do I give this book? 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5.

- I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

- Thanks NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.

**NOW ONTO THE REVIEW: This is the first book I read from Uzma Jalaluddin and I loved it from start to finish!

The fact that Dina felt she had to be perfect for her parent's standards was thoroughly explored alongside Lucky's struggle after moving from Toronto to Chicago with his family. Overall I was so pleased the love triangle was done without falling into bad clichés.

Even the supporting characters were well developed and felt real; for example Lisa whom was Dina's best friend reminded me of my own best friend!

I really love it when I come across a good written story 🧡

#NetGalley #DinaGetsLucky

[Keila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dina Gets Lucky was enjoyable as a palate cleanser. The characters are lovable and relatable on their own but man, this book uses a lot of miscommunication tropes (and the lack of communication, thereof), which is one of my book pet peeves. Ergo, the three-star rating. The main villain of the story, Arshad, was so well-written that I hated every time he showed up to do his evil palm-rubbing.

The wedding subplot was fun and ridiculously entertaining. I got to learn a bunch of Desi culture stuff like the food, clothes and wedding shenanigans. I sorta expected to have the Muslim/Islamic aspect of the characters and/or wedding itself be highlighted, but sadly it was barely there. So if you're reading this book expecting to learn about actual Muslim weddings (there's a difference!), this is not it.

Again, I enjoyed this book more than I expected. I like Uzma Jalaluddin's other works, though, namely Ayesha at Last.

[Phoebe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I enjoyed this book! It was an easy and engaging read and I found myself really supportive of the main character Dina from the start. I liked her morals and her character development.

I loved the inclusion of an ex within the story. It added another dimension that you don’t normally get. Uzma Jalaluddin is really good at creating a character you can’t help but dislike! I loved all the cultural elements of the book that gave it more depth.

Personally I would have liked the relationship between the two main characters to develop a bit further throughout the story and I felt most of their progression happened right at the end.

Overall it was a really fun read!

With thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for the arc in exchange for an honest review

[Sharifa · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's Uzma, Did you expect anything less?
The story goes like this. Dina, Lucky and Arshad were best friends of college, studying law. Dina belongs to a wealthy family while the others didn't. Dina and Lucky has huge crushes on each other. A wrong thing both of them did was to confess that to Arshad instead of each other. Arshad played in the middle. Lucky had to move to Chicago, both of them unaware of the other's attraction and Arshad marrying Dina 9 months later.
Now, 6 years later, Arshad and Dina are working in Dina's familial law company and are having dents in their married life. Incoming the marriage of Dina's sister to Lucky's best friend from Chicago. This forces the friends in each others circle and sparks fly again. What follows is a story of betrayal, love, familial bond and understanding.
Read this if you are into second chance closed door romances.

[Melanie Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dina Gets Lucky is a warm, funny novel about family expectations, finding your footing, and discovering that life rarely follows the plan you imagined. Uzma Jalaluddin has a knack for creating characters who feel like real people, complete with flaws, good intentions, and the occasional bad decision. I especially enjoyed the family dynamics, which felt just as important to the story as the romance.

One thing I appreciated was that Dina doesn't have everything figured out. She stumbles, reassesses, and keeps moving forward, which made her easy to root for. There were a few moments where I wished the pacing moved a little faster, but the humor and heart kept me turning the pages. My sincere thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a free advance review copy.

[Jennifer L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

I was excited to read this book because I had enjoyed Uzma Jalalludin's "Yours for the Season" when I read it last fall. "Dina gets Lucky" features a young, recently divorced FMC who reunites with her previous crush at a wedding. This book has some family drama, some villainous ex-husband energy, and a sweet second chance romance. These characters have been through some hard times since their love story was thwarted in its earliest stages. Enjoy this heartwarming, sweet story of recovery from a bad relationship, betrayal and mitigating circumstances. Cheer as these characters go on to find true love where it had always been.

[Mystic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uzma Jalaludin’s books are a joy to read. They flow easily so sometimes I find myself reading well into the night.
This title was kindly given as a Net Galley offering. The characters were interesting and the story although riddle in tropes was engaging and fun. I love how these books capture the Indian/Desi diaspora in Canada and capture personalities we grew up with.
This was a solid 3.5, I had to knock some off for the over the top extremes of uber wealth, convinient plot outcomes and main character flaw that is so ridiculous for such a smart girl.

[Emma Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was well written and a fun easy read, I really liked how they showed different cultures and the way they showed Dina's family dynamics were in my opinion very realistic instead of clear cut evil or kind, which is a nice change, it did lose a few stars because the miscommunication tropes went on for a very long time and probably could have been resolved sooner but it was a very nice easy read, it keeps you interested and is very character driven.

[trix · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had high expectations for this book and somehow it exceeded them. It was such a fun and light hearted read I loved it so much. I also feel like I have learned so many things about desi muslims' weddings it was genuinely so interesting.

I am so glad that I got to read this book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC copy!

The book comes out on October 27th, if I were you I'd make sure to save the date!

[Kimberly Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun romance, to the beat of a Canadian-Indian Muslim wedding.

Dina Haq has always been the reliable daughter, a hardworking lawyer in her father’s firm, who lives up to all her parents expectations. Even her lawyer husband has been embraced as the son her father had never had. So, with her social media influencer sister’s lavish wedding coming up, Dina hadn’t had the heart to tell her family that she and her husband had divorced.

Dina is forced to endure exhausting, multi-day celebrations pretending to be married to her philandering ex. And making things even worse, the best man is Lucky, a man she hasn’t seen since their University of Toronto Law school days, when he spurned her interest in him, move abroad to the US, and broke her heart.

A fun tale told between the alternating perspectives of Dina and Lucky, to the beat of Bollywood.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy - all thoughts are my own.

[Aviva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. It’s a love story, but it’s also family, friends, and deception. I did find that things came together a bit too quickly for me in the end, but I would still highly recommend this book. Check this book out when it’s released in October 2026.

[Jodi Schulz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. Super fun, fast read, even if it is entirely predictable. A little Crazy Rich Asians mixed with Never Have I Ever. Super enjoyable except for the younger sister who I wanted to punch in the face. 3.5 stars rounded up.

[bluerose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean....the title kind of says it all. Uzma Jalaluddin is rapidly becoming an auto-read author for me. I first came across her when I picked up Ayesha At Last, a charming take on Pride and Prejudice set in a Muslim community. Since then, I've enjoyed nearly everything she's written (only one book of hers left to read) and this is no exception. Dina and Lucky had mutual feelings for each other years ago in college, but life (and a few other things) sent them on their separate ways. When her sister's wedding puts them back in each other's orbit, they are forced to confront long-suppressed feelings--and each other. I love a good, no-spice romance like this that gives me insight into a culture other than my own. And when it's funny that's just a bonus. I was thrilled to receive an ARC copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Suzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75/5