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Young Adult Fiction Contemporary

Misfit in Love

by (author) S.K. Ali

Publisher
Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Initial publish date
May 2021
Category
Contemporary, Prejudice & Racism, General (see also headings under Social Themes)
Recommended Age
14 to 18
Recommended Grade
9 to 12
Recommended Reading age
14 to 18
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781534442771
    Publish Date
    May 2021
    List Price
    $9.99 USD
  • Downloadable audio file

    ISBN
    9781797123561
    Publish Date
    May 2021
    List Price
    $22.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781534442757
    Publish Date
    May 2021
    List Price
    $24.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781534442764
    Publish Date
    May 2022
    List Price
    $16.99

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Description

In this fun and fresh sequel to Saints and Misfits, Janna hopes her brother’s wedding will be the perfect start to her own summer of love, but attractive new arrivals have her more confused than ever.

Janna Yusuf is so excited for the weekend: her brother Muhammad’s getting married, and she’s reuniting with her mom, whom she’s missed the whole summer.

And Nuah’s arriving for the weekend too. Sweet, constant Nuah. The last time she saw him, Janna wasn’t ready to reciprocate his feelings for her. But things are different now. She’s finished high school, ready for college…and ready for Nuah. It’s time for Janna’s (carefully planned) summer of love to begin—starting right at the wedding.

But it wouldn’t be a wedding if everything went according to plan. Muhammad’s party choices aren’t in line with his fiancée’s taste at all, Janna’s dad is acting strange, and her mom is spending more time with an old friend (and maybe love interest?) than Janna. And Nuah’s treating her differently.

Just when things couldn’t get more complicated, two newcomers—the dreamy Haytham and brooding Layth—have Janna more confused than ever about what her misfit heart really wants. Janna’s summer of love is turning out to be super crowded and painfully unpredictable.

About the author

S. K. Ali is the author of Saints and Misfits, a finalist for the American Library Association’s 2018 William C. Morris Award and the winner of the APALA Honor Award and Middle East Book Honor Award; and Love from A to Z, a Today show’s Read with Jenna Book Club selection. Both novels were named best YA books of the year by various media including Entertainment Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. She is also the author of Misfit in Love. You can find Sajidah online at SKAlibooks.com and follow her on Instagram @SKAlibooks and on Twitter at @SajidahWrites.

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Editorial Reviews

A timely and necessary read for all communities to reflect upon.

April 1, 2021

The energetic and often hilarious cast of characters bring this short and sweet series to a satisfying end.

March 15, 2021

A timely and necessary read for all communities to reflect upon.

April 1, 2021

The energetic and often hilarious cast of characters bring this short and sweet series to a satisfying end.

March 15, 2021

The energetic and often hilarious cast of characters bring this short and sweet series to a satisfying end.

March 15, 2021

A timely and necessary read for all communities to reflect upon.

April 1, 2021

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