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Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating

Published in
2021
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Description

Everyone likes Humaira "Hani" Khan—she’s easy going and one of the most popular girls at school. But when she comes out to her friends as bisexual, they invalidate her identity, saying she can’t be bi if she’s only dated guys. Panicked, Hani blurts out that she’s in a relationship…with a girl her friends absolutely hate—Ishita "Ishu" Dey. Ishu is the complete opposite of Hani. She’s an academic overachiever who hopes that becoming head girl will set her on the right track for college. But Ishita agrees to help Hani, if Hani will help her become more popular so that she stands a chance of being elected head girl. Despite their mutually beneficial pact, they start developing real feelings for each other. But relationships are complicated, and some people will do anything to stop two Bengali girls from achieving happily ever after.
Age
14-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
368 pages

Why to read

  • Explores complex themes of identity and diversity
  • Features a heartwarming LGBTQ+ romance
  • Provides insight into South Asian culture
  • Encourages acceptance and empathy