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Kamila Knows Best
Kamila Knows Best | Farah Heron
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Jane Austen's Emma goes Bollywoood in this delightful retelling from the highly acclaimed author of Accidentally Engaged, perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory. Kamila Hussain's life might not be perfect, but, whew, it's close. She lives a life of comfort, filled with her elaborate Bollywood movie parties, a dog with more Instagram followers than most reality stars, a job she loves, and an endless array of friends who clearly need her help finding love. In fact, Kamila is so busy with her friends' love lives, she's hardly given any thought to her own . . . Fortunately, Kamila has Rohan Nasser. A long-time friend of the family, he's hugely successful, with the deliciously lean, firm body of a rock climber. Only lately, Kamila's 'harmless flirting' with Rohan is making her insides do a little bhangra dance. But between planning the local shelter's puppy prom, throwing a huge work event, and proving to everyone that she's got it all figured out, Kamila isn't letting herself get distracted - until her secret nemesis returns to town with an eye for Rohan. Suddenly, it seems like the more Kamila tries to plan, the more things are starting to unravel - and her perfectly ordered life is about to be turned upside down. Praise for Farah Heron: 'An engaging read with authentic characters who continue to surprise you' USA Today 'Equally sweet and spicy, this is sure to leave readers smiling' Publishers Weekly 'Voraciously readable . . . fresh, warm, soft in all the right places . . . We dare readers not to devour it' Entertainment Weekly
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julesG
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Emma goes Bollywood

#FriendsToLovers #Romance

Kamila has a sparkling personality. She's the perfect hostess for any party. She's matchmaking her friends. And has been friends with Rohan since forever. Due to her father's illness, Rohan has spent a lot of time with her. But does that mean he has feelings for her?

#FabulousFebruary @Andrew65
#Booked2023 #ModernTakeOnAClassic @alisiakae @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen

Cinfhen Sounds fun!!! 14mo
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 14mo
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kimmypete1
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I‘ve enjoyed Farah Heron‘s other books, but for some reason I‘m just not feeling this one.

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Mindelan
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I really liked this retelling! I think Emma retellings can suffer if the author is not sympathetic enough towards the main character, but this was a very loving take. Kamila is multifaceted, likable, and the author does a good job of considering how her drive might play out in modern times. The father/daughter relationship is spot-on, and Rohan is an excellent Mr. Knightley. I listened to the audiobook, and it was a great compliment to puzzling!

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Mindelan
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Still feeling wiped out, but I think I‘m almost over the cold. Taking it slow today while I listen to audiobooks, catch up on some cleaning, and build strength for the last day before spring break! I love a good Austen retelling, and I am excited to start this book. So far it is doing a good job of making Kamila very likable but just the right amount overconfident.

Pictured is Dottie, very bored from several days of sick parents and rain.

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sebrittainclark
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This is one of the best Emma retellings I've ever read. Every character was modernized so well, while retaining their essence. I think Kamila and her father especially nailed the relationship between Emma and Mr. Woodhouse, and Rohan is the perfect Mr. Knightley. It was a super fun read.

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sebrittainclark
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Kamila Hussain didn't have a lot to complain about in her life.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

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GirlWellRead
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Preciouz29
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This was a fun, fluffy read. However, I just couldn‘t quite connect with Kamila; everyone else though? Loved. And this was a solid adaptation of Emma; no ambiguity over who was who.