The Henna Wars

ISBN10: 1624149685
ISBN13: 9781624149689
Hardcover
400 Pages
$17.99
Nishat doesn’t want to lose her family, but she also doesn’t want to hide who she is, and it only gets harder once a childhood friend walks back into her life. Flávia is beautiful and charismatic, and Nishat falls for her instantly. But when a school competition invites students to create their own businesses, both Flávia and Nishat decide to showcase their talent as henna artists. In a fight to prove who is the best, their lives become more tangled—but Nishat can’t quite get rid of her crush, especially since Flávia seems to like her back.
As the competition heats up, Nishat has a decision to make: stay in the closet for her family, or put aside her differences with Flávia and give their relationship a chance.
Reviews
Praise for The Henna Wars
“Debut author Jaigirdar seamlessly weaves issues of racism and homophobia into a fast-moving plot peopled with richly drawn characters . . . Impossible to put down.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A wholly uncontrived story with lesbians who aren't just brown but diverse in a multitude of ways."—Booklist
"Deeply satisfying . . . Highly recommended for fans of school stories that celebrate intersectional experiences."—SLJ