A Match Made in Mehendi

A Match Made in Mehendi introduces Simran 'Simi' Sangha, a fifteen-year-old Indian-American artist who inadvertently inherits her family's ancient matchmaking 'gift.' Initially resistant to the tradition, Simi decides to use her newfound talent, via a modern app, to help her and her best friend Noah climb the high school social ladder. The story explores themes of cultural identity, family expectations, self-discovery, and the complexities of high school social dynamics. As Simi's matches create unexpected ripples, she learns about friendship, loyalty, and standing up for what's right, even when it makes her unpopular. It's a lighthearted, engaging read for teens navigating identity and relationships.

For fans of When Dimple Met Rishi comes a lighthearted novel about tradition, high school social hierarchy, matchmaking, and swiping right (or left!). Fifteen-year-old Simran "Simi" Sangha comes from a long line of Indian vichole -- matchmakers -- with a rich history for helping parents find good matches for their grown children. When Simi accidentally sets up her cousin and a soon-to-be lawyer, her family is thrilled that she has the "gift." But Simi is an artist, and she doesn't want to have anything to do with relationships, helicopter parents, and family drama. That is, until she realizes this might be just the thing to improve her and her best friend Noah's social status. Armed with her family's ancient guide to finding love, Simi starts a matchmaking service-via an app. But when she helps connect a wallflower of a girl with the star of the boys' soccer team, she turns the high school hierarchy topsy-turvy, soon making herself public enemy number one.