'I loved it. Exquisite and unputdownable, in its quiet way it steals upon you with the power of a storm.' Rachel Joyce

'A real achievement . . . and a rare joy.' Sarah Moss

'Tenacious and tender, Manish Chauhan's delicate prose folds us into Mira and Tahliil's moving love story.' Aube Rey Lescure, Women’s Prize shortlisted author of River East, River West

'A love story in more ways than one . . . I could not help but root for Mira and Tahliil.' Vanessa Chan, author of The Storm We Made

'Manish Chauhan spins a tale of star-crossed lovers finding their way towards each other across and despite cultures, injustices, and conventions . . . a beautiful, defiant debut.' Jemimah James Wei, author of The Original Daughter

'This remarkable book has let me into a world I didn't know, changed the way I see things, broke my heart and bolstered my empathy and compassion.' Jo Browning Wroe, author of A Terrible Kindness

'A stunning portrait of two characters fighting for love in the most unexpected of circumstances. . . Powerful and meditative, this is a debut novel that will stay with me for years to come.' Crystal Hana Kim, author of The Stone Home and If You Leave Me