Sari, Not Sari
This delightful debut rom-com follows the adventures of a woman trying to connect with her South Asian roots and introduces readers to a memorable cast of characters in a veritable feast of food, family traditions, and fun.
Manny Dogra is the beautiful young CEO of Breakup, a highly successful company that helps people manage their relationship breakups. As preoccupied as she is with her business, she’s also planning her wedding to handsome architect Adam Jamieson while dealing with the loss of her beloved parents.
For reasons Manny has never understood, her mother and father, who were both born in India, always wanted her to become an “All-American” girl. So that’s what she did. She knows next to nothing about her South Asian heritage, and that’s never been a problem—until her parents are no longer around, and an image of Manny that’s been Photoshopped to make her skin look more white appears on a major magazine cover. Suddenly, the woman who built an empire encouraging people to be true to themselves is having her own identity crisis.
But when an irritating client named Sammy Patel approaches Manny with an odd breakup request, the perfect solution presents itself: If they both agree to certain terms, he’ll give her a crash course in being “Indian” at his brother’s wedding.
What follows is days of dancing and dal, masala and mehndi as Manny meets the lovable, if endlessly interfering, aunties and uncles of the Patel family, and, along the way, discovers much more than she could ever have anticipated.
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Publication Date: 05 Apr 2022
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Advance Praise for Sari, Not Sari:
“Has all the ingredients for the most delicious rom-com: family intrigue, workplace drama, an intrepid heroine, a beguiling love interest, laugh-out-loud moments, and a madcap supporting cast. I just loved this delightful debut about finding love in a complicated world—and discovering who you are at the same time!” — MARISSA STAPLEY, New York Times bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club Pick Lucky
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[A] delightful debut rom-com. . . . Chock-full of breakups and makeups, this energetic love story marks Singh as a writer to watch.” — Publishers Weekly
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“Singh’s heartfelt novel drew me in from the first pages. Readers will root for Manny on her compelling journey of identity and self-discovery. Filled with humour, cultural insights, and love, Sari, Not Sari is a story that will make the hours fly by!” — SAUMYA DAVE, author of What a Happy Family
My Review:
3 Stars: Sari, Not Sari is a multicultural coming to age novel with a side of slow-burn (clean) romance. Manny Dogra is living the American Dream as a first-generation Indian-American who is the CEO of Breakup, a company that helps people end their relationships. After putting her entire life into the company, she loses her identity when the cover of a national magazine featuring her is revealed. She has been made to look whiter. Conveniently she receives an odd request from Sammy Patel at Breakup; he needs their help. Sammy's younger brother is getting married, and his longtime girlfriend is not allowed to attend. Striking up a deal, Manny and Sammy agree to go to his brother's wedding while immersing Manny in the culture she craved and has long been missing. Although the slow burn romance was great, It felt more of a romance for Manny to fall in love with true identity. Quick, easy, and a fun read. 3/5
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Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the advance reader copy of Sari, not Sari in exchange for my honest review
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Sonya Singh is an author, writer, and storyteller who currently lives in Toronto, Canada. She's a former entertainment reporter turned PR expert.
Her debut novel Sari, Not Sari, slated for a spring release in '22, is already generating serious advanced buzz (including being selected for the prestigious Debutante Ball). She also signed an international two book deal.
Sonya wrote Sari, Not Sari, to laugh her way through some of her more disastrous breakups.
In her spare time, you can find Sonya sipping on a matcha latte, enjoying a homemade pizza, or hanging out with her adorable dog, Moses Alexander.
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Simon & Schuster is an American publishing company and a subsidiary of Paramount Global. It was founded in New York City on January 2, 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster.
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“This romantic comedy has witty dialogue, likable characters, and a humorous tone. . . . The writing has moments of brilliance and insight that will resonate for the characters and readers alike. . . . This debut author’s career will be worth watching.” — Library Journal
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Sari, Not Sari
This delightful debut rom-com follows the adventures of a woman trying to connect with her South Asian roots and introduces readers to a memorable cast of characters in a veritable feast of food, family traditions, and fun.
Manny Dogra is the beautiful young CEO of Breakup, a highly successful company that helps people manage their relationship breakups. As preoccupied as she is with her business, she’s also planning her wedding to handsome architect Adam Jamieson while dealing with the loss of her beloved parents.
For reasons Manny has never understood, her mother and father, who were both born in India, always wanted her to become an “All-American” girl. So that’s what she did. She knows next to nothing about her South Asian heritage, and that’s never been a problem—until her parents are no longer around, and an image of Manny that’s been Photoshopped to make her skin look more white appears on a major magazine cover. Suddenly, the woman who built an empire encouraging people to be true to themselves is having her own identity crisis.
But when an irritating client named Sammy Patel approaches Manny with an odd breakup request, the perfect solution presents itself: If they both agree to certain terms, he’ll give her a crash course in being “Indian” at his brother’s wedding.
What follows is days of dancing and dal, masala and mehndi as Manny meets the lovable, if endlessly interfering, aunties and uncles of the Patel family, and, along the way, discovers much more than she could ever have anticipated.
| Romance |
Publication Date: 05 Apr 2022
-
Advance Praise for Sari, Not Sari:
“Has all the ingredients for the most delicious rom-com: family intrigue, workplace drama, an intrepid heroine, a beguiling love interest, laugh-out-loud moments, and a madcap supporting cast. I just loved this delightful debut about finding love in a complicated world—and discovering who you are at the same time!” — MARISSA STAPLEY, New York Times bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club Pick Lucky
-
[A] delightful debut rom-com. . . . Chock-full of breakups and makeups, this energetic love story marks Singh as a writer to watch.” — Publishers Weekly
-
“Singh’s heartfelt novel drew me in from the first pages. Readers will root for Manny on her compelling journey of identity and self-discovery. Filled with humour, cultural insights, and love, Sari, Not Sari is a story that will make the hours fly by!” — SAUMYA DAVE, author of What a Happy Family
My Review:
3 Stars: Sari, Not Sari is a multicultural coming to age novel with a side of slow-burn (clean) romance. Manny Dogra is living the American Dream as a first-generation Indian-American who is the CEO of Breakup, a company that helps people end their relationships. After putting her entire life into the company, she loses her identity when the cover of a national magazine featuring her is revealed. She has been made to look whiter. Conveniently she receives an odd request from Sammy Patel at Breakup; he needs their help. Sammy's younger brother is getting married, and his longtime girlfriend is not allowed to attend. Striking up a deal, Manny and Sammy agree to go to his brother's wedding while immersing Manny in the culture she craved and has long been missing. Although the slow burn romance was great, It felt more of a romance for Manny to fall in love with true identity. Quick, easy, and a fun read. 3/5
⭐⭐⭐
Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the advance reader copy of Sari, not Sari in exchange for my honest review
PRINT LENGTH PAGES
AVERAGE REVIEW RATING
PAPERBACK COST
E-BOOK COST
AUTHOR
Sonya Singh is an author, writer, and storyteller who currently lives in Toronto, Canada. She's a former entertainment reporter turned PR expert.
Her debut novel Sari, Not Sari, slated for a spring release in '22, is already generating serious advanced buzz (including being selected for the prestigious Debutante Ball). She also signed an international two book deal.
Sonya wrote Sari, Not Sari, to laugh her way through some of her more disastrous breakups.
In her spare time, you can find Sonya sipping on a matcha latte, enjoying a homemade pizza, or hanging out with her adorable dog, Moses Alexander.
PUBLISHER
Simon & Schuster is an American publishing company and a subsidiary of Paramount Global. It was founded in New York City on January 2, 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster.
WHAT OTHERS SAY?
KIND WORDS FROM OTHERS
“This romantic comedy has witty dialogue, likable characters, and a humorous tone. . . . The writing has moments of brilliance and insight that will resonate for the characters and readers alike. . . . This debut author’s career will be worth watching.” — Library Journal
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