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Reviews & Praise
★★★★★
“Absolutely enjoyed the story. The author knows her readers well and knows what we enjoy best.rnrnIt was the right mix of drama, angst, romance and mystery. Karimbaugh and its characters stay with you even after the story has ended.”
— Amazon review
★★★★
“A Kiss to Reclaim might be one of the hottest books in the Hotel Moonshine series. The chemistry between Aashna and Ethan is off-the-charts, and a reader gets the tingles in all the right places”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“Aashna and Ethan were introduced quite early in the series and I was intrigued by them. I had a feeling that theirs would be my favorite in the book series and I was right. Everything about it, the angst, the love, the lust, and the heartbreak, was amazing. Sad that the series has ended but waiting for more of your works.”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“Isfiya and Saif’s story was undoubtedly the most intense and emotionally gripping among the trio. Their journey felt deeper, heavier, and far more layered than the others. Saif’s resistance to falling in love again was portrayed so realistically — you could truly feel his internal conflict, his fear of reopening old wounds, and the emotional walls he had built around himself. That hesitation made his gradual transformation even more powerful and satisfying to witness.”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“Inaara's stories are always simple and impressive. She doesn't drag anything unnecessarily, everything is put together nicely.rnrnAs the series ended with this book , it doesn't feel like letting them go. The families created by Inaara will stay with me for a long time.rnrnIt feels like I know all of them personally now”
— Amazon review
★★★★
“Saif and Isfiya were such a delight to read especially because of their troubled past! The romance after marriage that Inaara brings in her books is almost like a handbook for the men honestly because how can you ignore the intensity and honesty of both the characters. Isfiya is such a baddie. I really enjoyed and was rooting for her throughout the book.”
— Amazon review
★★★★
“Inaya and Ayaz’s characters are honest. Inaya shows how a girl can be successful, and still, crave her parents’ approval. Ayaz is goofy, and yet his heart shines through.”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“I have never laughed this much while reading any other book.. ayaz is a cutie... inaya,'s mother on the other hand is a devil incarnate.. all the characters are very well sketched out.”
— Amazon review
★★★★
“This book is fast paced and engaging with precise narration with enough drama, romance and spice making it a perfect rainy day read!!!”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“I loved the intelligence and strength of Samara.I loved the relationship between the members of the Khan family, the brothers as well as the relationship between the parents and the sons.”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“A beautifully written romance with the right blend of spice. It has tension, love and lust in equal measure that makes this book a perfect read.”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“Loved this new one by Andaleeb Wajid - it's a story about two Instagram influencers so a lot of aspects were very relatable, but beyond that I loved the way modern teenage relationships as well as familial bonds have been portrayed. The death of a loved one is traumatic in so many ways and that angle has also been explored in a nuanced manner in this one. Loved it!”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“Being a lifetime fan of Andaleeb and her work, Everything sucks is yet another masterpiece, she weaves a storyline that is special and speaks volume to today’s generation. The budding story of Kashish and Sameer, their Instagram influencer journey, yummy food, wholesome familial relationships is what makes the book even more special. This book was a gift to me by my best friend so it is all the more special to me. You need to pick this up!”
— Amazon review
“A major accomplishment of this book must be the sensibility with which it portrays fun, lighter moments just as well as deeper moments of the characters’ inner struggle. There is a depiction of family dynamics in South-Indian Muslim families, and the way they are all linked one family to another. The episodes describing traditional dishes, and Sameer cooking and making videos along with his brother and grandmother have an endearing effect and an aesthetic appeal.”
— Kids Book Cafe · Magazine review
Read the full review“This book is a breeze to read. A refreshing one from the adult fiction genre. Andaleeb Wajid has a lovely knack of touching the depth of human relations and pressure-filled environment of social media in a manner that makes the reader enjoy the book, but at the same time question the current times that we live in. Her flair for delving into both these aspects without seeming to preach about them is exemplary.”
— The Book Review India · Magazine review
“The book is a light fiction read that touches upon authentic emotions against the background of modern lives (where Instagram also plays an integral part!). Everything Sucks by Andaleeb Wajid is an easy to read, heartwarming and interesting teenage drama that is sure to connect with the teenage and young adult readers.”
— Booked For Life · Blogger review
Read the full review“Akin to most of her previous works, Muslim women carry the story forward, which she comments was never deliberate. rnu201cI was just portraying reality as I know it,u201d she says. u201cWhen I started writing fiction, I only wanted to tell good stories and tell them well. Iu2019ve always considered myself to be a part of the mainstream. So it would be natural for me to write about other Muslims living their lives in the mainstream. And of course, thereu2019s a glaring lack of representation as well.u201d”
— The New Indian Express · Podcast or interview
Read the full review“Wajid’s narration vividly brings alive a time when words such as “co-morbidities” and “saturation” became part of our everyday vocabulary, and one constantly lived in a state of mental fugue. The memoir also depicts the state of denial that Wajid lived in through those days, and perhaps, in some ways, continues to grapple with, possibly as a survival strategy.”
— Scroll
Read the full review“A deeply personal memoir about losing loved ones during the pandemic that also meditates on the author’s formative life experiences, Learning to Make Tea for One by Andaleeb Wajid is powerful, poignant and strikingly honest”
— Hindustan Times · Newspaper review
Read the full review“Writing this memoir was clearly an act of catharsis, and the one stand-out is the book`s blazing honesty.”
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“Just amazing...finished it in one go.....love all your books...Characters are sweet and lovely..hope to get more of this....next is Aliya...”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“Absolutely loved this book, the protagonists were schoolmates and had a tumultuous relationship back then, but then the tables turn and this time there are school teachers themselves! The development of their romance is pretty believable,especially as teens because kids just are dramatic that way. The book uses the Miscommunication trope very well and doesn't stretch it too much. The protagonists are really lovable and well rounded characters, it is quite fun to see teachers humanised this way in a romance. The hijinks the students got up to in an elite school made it an more funny read!”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“Loved the book, it was nostalgic, fun romance. My favourite has to be Rohaan. The way Andaleeb has written about teenage romance and about the same relationship after a decade is a delight to read. I've read all of the author's books .... and i'd say amongst her recent books, this has to be my favourite. Keep them coming...”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“Aliya and Jamal have been pining away after each other for ages before Jamal finds himself in a tricky situation and Aliya can be his saviour. They jump into a fake engagement that turns into a very real marriage. The way they overcome their hesitance to give into their feelings is the most delicious slow burn. Watching them figure out their dynamic while they make a home together is so sweet. Throw in a contested inheritance and an ex girlfriend with a grudge, and you will be reading this all in one go.”
— Amazon review
★★★★★
“There are some stories that just warm your heart and one keeps coming back to those, this is one of the stories . I loved Jamal and Aliya's story, their chemistry. Andaleeb has added another hero who I may swoon over him. She's done amazing work with this book. I can't wait for the next part of the series.”
— Amazon review
★★★★
“A slow burn romance that hits the right spot. Jamal and Aliya share a strictly professional relationship. Jamal is the CEO of the company where Aliya works. But they have a shared past too. Jamal's brother was almost engaged to Alina, Aliya's sister. And one memorable office party.rnrnBut destiny has other plans for them. Desperation leads them to announce a fake engagement that soon turns into a real marriage. But will there be love too?rnrnAnother masterful tale spun by Andaleeb's pen, this story not only talk about the toe-curling sizzling chemistry between the protagonists, but also highlights that there is point in love without respect and trust.”
— Amazon review
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— Instagram review
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