A01=Rushdiyah Narker
Author_Rushdiyah Narker
cape town
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friends to lovers
love triangle
muslim
romance
young adult
Product details
- ISBN 9780637007948
- Dimensions: 137 x 212mm
- Publication Date: 01 Aug 2025
- Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
- Publication City/Country: ZA
- Product Form: Paperback
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THE BOOK
In the shadows of friendship, can love illuminate the way?
Maryam, a 16-year-old girl from Cape Town, has always been the quiet observer, content to let her vibrant best friend, Tauhier, take the spotlight. But when Fuad, the charismatic heartthrob of their friend group, begins to notice her, Maryam finds herself caught in a whirlwind of curiosity, fear, and excitement. Each interaction with Fuad feels like an insurmountable challenge—until Tauhier steps in to help.
Set against the backdrop of 1990s Cape Town, Maryam must navigate the complexities of first love, cultural expectations, and her own insecurities. As she grapples with her feelings, she must decide if she has the courage to let her heart lead the way, even if it means stepping out of the shadows and into the light.
THE AUTHOR
Rushdiyah Narker is a Cape Town-based author weaving love, culture, and identity into slow-burn romance. Her childhood home was consistently filled with wedding planning of family and friends, and now as an entrepreneur in the wedding industry, she witnesses love in many forms. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Social Anthropology, a desire to see her community's stories on the page bloomed while learning about ethnographic fiction. Off the page, Rushdiyah is living her own "friends to lovers" romance with her husband, four daughters and five cats.
