Friday, May 10, 2024

Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses by Maya Prasad - OPTIONAL

Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses by Maya Prasad
, 468 pages. Hyperion, 2023. $18 

Language: G (1 swear 0 'f'); Mature Content: PG-13 (Character mentions that she is no longer a virgin; birth control and a condom was used. Content also includes passionate kissing and hands under clothing. There is also underage drinking) Violence: G 

BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - OPTIONAL 

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL 

The Singh sisters, Nidhi, who has started college; twins Rani and Avani, seniors in HS; and 10th grader Sirisha, embark on a journey of self-discovery over the course of a single, wind-swept November day. Each sister confronts their diverging paths and dreams of the future. Together, they navigate the turbulent waters of love, loss, and the unbreakable ties that bind them. This narrative weaves a tale of embracing change, finding strength in sisterhood, and the enduring power of family. 

This narrative weaves a tale of embracing change, finding strength in sisterhood, and the enduring power of family. Loved reading about 4 South Asian American sisters. Each sister had a unique voice and the author did a great job detailing different challenges faced in romantic relationships. The book takes place in one day and the sisters stories move back and forth between chapters. I found that to feel a little rushed and chaotic. Nidhi, Rani, Avani, Sirisha and their father are South Asian American. Sirisha is queer. 

Mary- Middle School CTE Teacher 

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