My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding

Sajni Patel

Apr 2022 · Abrams

About this ebook

A fresh, witty rom-com romp set against the backdrop of a high-profile music competition and a riotous Indian wedding

Zurika Damani is a naturally gifted violinist with a particular love for hip hop beats. But when you’re part of a big Indian family, everyone has expectations, and those certainly don’t include hip hop violin. After being rejected by Juilliard, Zuri's last hope is a contest judged by a panel of top tier college scouts. The only problem? This coveted competition happens to take place during Zuri’s sister’s extravagant wedding week. And Zuri has already been warned, repeatedly, that she is not to miss a single moment.

In the midst of the chaos, Zuri’s mom is in matchmaking mode with the groom’s South African cousin Naveen—who just happens to be a cocky vocalist set on stealing Zuri’s spotlight at the scouting competition. Luckily Zuri has a crew of loud and loyal female cousins cheering her on. Now, all she has to do is to wow the judges for a top spot, evade getting caught by her parents, resist Naveen’s charms, and, oh yeah . . . not mess up her sister’s big fat Indian wedding. What could possibly go wrong?

Ratings and reviews

High school senior Zuri is a hip-hop violinist who dreams of Julliard. Her parents want her to pursue a more secure degree. When a big audition falls the same weekend as her sister's wedding, she knows her parents won't let her go. With the help of cute-boy Naveen, the groom's cousin, can she sneak out long enough to make her dreams come true? Zuri and Naveen are adorable together. The story is emotional with a strong voice that pulls you in. I enjoyed the details about the wedding rituals. I would love to see a sequel with Zuri and Naveen in college. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

About the author

Sajni Patel is the author of adult and YA fiction. The Trouble with Hating You is the first of two women’s fiction titles to be published with Grand Central/Forever. My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding, Patel’s first book with Abrams, was published in 2022 to praise from reviewers, who called it “a warm hug of a novel” (Booklist) and “a sweet and entertaining romp” (Kirkus). Patel currently lives in Hawaii.