Saris and the City – Rekha Waheed

Back of the Book (Source: Goodreads):

Love, lingerie and family loyalties collide in this sexy, sassy tale of chasing success - but at what cost?

When ambitious City analyst Yasmin Yusuf's hope for a traditional 'happy ever after' in the romance stakes is shattered she decides there's only one course of action: get smart, sexy and successful. And what better way to achieve it than by turning around a failing lingerie company? Swept head-first into her glamorous new job by suave private banker Zachary Khan, Yasmin is soon clashing with snobby fashionistas, pedantic accountants, her culturally conservative Bengali family and, worst of all, Hannah Gibbs-Smythson, Zach's indomitable senior advisor. With the odds stacked against her and her attraction to Zach complicating matters even further, the stakes for Yasmin have never been higher... Is she prepared to risk everything for the success she craves?

The Review Part:

This is one of the books that I hold under people’s noses if they ask for a book recommendation (sometimes they don’t even need to ask). It ranks very high on my reread list.

The highlight of this book is certainly the characters. I loved the strength of Yasmin’s character. Her zest for life, her need to keep moving on and not wanting to compromise in any area of life is what makes me keep going back to this book. She has a beautiful family and a strong set of friends. She is smart, sassy and unapologetically herself in every page of the book. She is one of my favourite lead characters ever!

Another stellar character is Zachary Khan. Every once in a while, there comes a character who stands out from the rest and Zach is one of them. He is reason enough for girls to pick up this book without a second thought.

The story is as strong and fun as the lead character. Rekha Waheed gives descriptions of Yasmin’s professional as well as personal worlds in a way that you root for her throughout the book. Refreshing and smartly written conversations between the characters is another reason I adore this book.

If I haven’t mentioned it enough, I totally recommend this book if you’re looking for a great romance novel.

Favourite Character: Zachary Khan ( <3 )

Favourite Quote: “Enjoy being you: not a wannabe younger or innocent you; enjoy being you now.”

I can’t believe it’s been this long. I have been rereading a lot nowadays. So the Rereader section is going to be full again. Do post suggestions in the comments. I’m always on the lookout for a good book. J

Until then,

The Perennial Reader J