Kamila Knows Best, Farah Heron
Kamila Knows Best, Farah Heron
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Kamila Knows Best

Author: Farah Heron

Narrator: Soneela Nankani

Unabridged: 10 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 03/08/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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 longtime 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.

About Farah Heron

Farah Heron writes romantic comedies for adults and teens full of huge South Asian families, delectable food and, most importantly, brown people falling stupidly in love. Her books have been named as best books of the year by CBC Books, USA TODAY and NPR. She lives in Toronto with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on February 28, 2022

When a brilliant romcom author who achieved to make you happy with her words before decides to write a book about the retelling of Emma sets in Toronto, you just request an arc and as soon as you get it: you just pop up your special champagne for celebration! That’s not so quick but a little elabora......more

Goodreads review by Lacey (laceybooklovers) on June 22, 2022

Kamila Knows Best is a friends to lovers romance / loose retelling of Emma by Jane Austen, and it was adorable! Kamila is the endearing heroine who's living her good life, planning Bollywood movie parties, setting up her friends' love lives, and owning a dog who’s famous on Instagram. Rohan is a lon......more

Goodreads review by Pooja on January 04, 2022

Kamila has a pretty great life - a job she loves, friends she adores and who adore her, a wonderful dog, and of course Rohan, her childhood friend who's always been by her side. Nothing needs to change. Right? Right? I adored this book. Partly because I love Emma and enjoyed picking out its echoes he......more

Goodreads review by aarya on August 21, 2022

2022 Spring Bingo (#SpringIntoLoveBingo🌷): Muslim MC 4.5 stars I’ve been grouchy about the resurgence of Austen contemporary retellings (what is the point if you only have name similarities and allusions?!?), but I was impressed by KAMILA KNOWS BEST’s homage — and divergence — to the source mater......more

Goodreads review by nitya on April 10, 2022

Confession: I have yet to read Austen's Emma but I really enjoyed this desi retelling!!! If you're into any, or all of the following: - Bollywood mentions/flailing - (best) friends to lovers romance with mutual pining!!!! - Brown women solidarity - puppies and finance talk (not me but I still liked the b......more


Quotes

"An endearing cast led by a Bollywood-loving hero and a fashionista heroine set Heron’s retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma apart from the pack. Both Austenites and movie fans who fondly remember Clueless will be delighted."—Publishers Weekly

“Reena and Nadim have electric chemistry, buoyed by Heron's crackling banter. But it's their tenderness, for each other and the food they adore, that lends the comedy some beautiful heft. ... Accidentally Engaged is voraciously readable…fresh, warm, soft in all the right places…both its comedic and emotional moments sing. We dare readers not to devour it. Grade: A."—Entertainment Weekly

Accidentally Engaged is 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 on Accidentally Engaged

“Full of heart and humor. …Farah Heron balances the ingredients for a charming romance: a heroine finding her way, a swoonworthy love, a complicated but loving family and a happily ever after.”—Shelf Awareness on Accidentally Engaged