#MadBadDangerousToKnow #NetGalley
Another enchanting book from Samira Ahmed, I love this author so much. Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know is a lovely book filled with history, art, and Paris, France. The intertwining of two very amazing young women, growing up on different paths, but not so different as we begin to see. The book is a fresh look at how our lives can be transformed and we can be our own champions!

Another great YA book from Samira Ahmed! History and present day intertwine in this novel about a Desi-French-American girl spending the summer in Paris. When she crosses paths with the however-many-greats grandson of Alexandre Dumas, the subject of her recently rejected admission essay to the art history program of her dreams, who becomes her co-conspirator in an investigation into a possible connection between Dumas, Byron, Delacroix, and a mysterious woman depicted in all of their work. Lots of girl power and feminist undertones as well as tons of fun details for art / history / literature nerds.

It's a fascinating read mixing historical accounts with modern day. The flashbacks to Leila's perspective were a nice touch. And I'm eager to get my hands on a finished copy which will hopefully include some notes about the history / research behind the story as well, because I'd love to find out just how historically accurate it is. But regardless of that, a fun and enchanting read picking yourself up after failure and carving your own path.

This book was so good! I will recommend it to everyone who comes into the store because I think it will end up on my favorites of the year list.