Four Eids and a Funeral

This delightful romance combines a fresh take on the enemies-to-lovers trope with a feelgood story about family and community. * The Observer * Bursting with joy, humour and so much love - for romance, for community, for home and the people who make us - Four Eids and a Funeral is a beautiful and poignant rom-com. I would do anything for Tiwa and Said and their enemies-to-lovers romance is fraught with tension, complexity and yearning - not to mention a very excellent cat. * Bea Fitzgerald, Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN * A Muslim romcom from two rising stars of YA set around the rebuilding of an Islamic Centre. * Guardian, Books to Look Out For in 2024 * This rom-com has relatable leads, sassy sidekicks and delicious cakes and is a gorgeous, swoony read. * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice * Said and Tiwa's love story is sweet and uplifting, and their quest to save their community's Islamic center will have you cheering! A fresh take on the classic friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romcom. * Michelle Quach, author of NOT HERE TO BE LIKED * Four Eids and a Funeral is a slow-burn, will-they-won't-they, sweet romance that celebrates faith, community and second chances. * Abiola Bello, author of ONLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS * Two of the biggest rising stars in British and Irish YA Fiction. * The Bookseller * A love story that successfully blends the lighthearted with the serious to demonstrate the power of community. * Kirkus * bk-ymd and Jaigirdar craft a lighthearted rom-com that's bookended by potent depictions of cultural customs, personal revelations, past hurts, laugh-out-loud moments, and a satisfying romantic conclusion. * Publishers Weekly * Refreshingly original romance. Highly recommended. * The School Reading List * Rich with cultural depth and family conflict. Highlighting themes of friendship, identity, and community resilience with a deftly light touch. * The School Reading List * Filled with heart and attention-grabbing characters, bk-ymd and Jaigirdar's unconventional, thought-provoking love story engagingly tackles realistic themes... With empathetic writing, this story of acceptance and the power of family, culture, and love will give readers a deep look into matters of the heart. * Booklist * A sweet romance about finding your way back to those who matter most. * School Library Journal * This gentle romance stars two of the sweetest young lovers you are likely to meet in YA fiction... The authors allow Said and Tiwa's relationship to grow quietly and smoothly amongst their loving, supportive community, a community depicted with real warmth and understanding. There are laughs and surprises along the way and reading it is as much of a treat as nibbling laddoos. * Books for Keeps * Four Eids and a Funeral is the result of two major YA talents coming together to write a book - so it's no surprise it's smart and swoon-worthy in equal measure. * The i *

Faridah bk-ymd (Author) Faridah bk-ymd is the instant New York Times, international bestselling and award-winning author of ACE OF SPADES. She is an avid tea drinker, a collector of strange mugs and a graduate from a university in the Scottish Highlands where she received a BA in English Literature. Faridah also has an MA in Shakespeare Studies from King's College, London. When she isn't spinning dark tales, Faridah can be found examining the deeper meanings in Disney Channel original movies. Adiba Jaigirdar (Author) Adiba Jaigirdar is the award-winning, critically-acclaimed and bestselling author of The Henna Wars, Hani & Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating, A Million to One, and The Dos and Donuts of Love. A Bangladeshi/Irish writer and former teacher, she has an MA in Postcolonial Studies from the University of Kent, England and a BA in English and History from UCD, Ireland. She is the winner of the YA book prize 2022, the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2021, and was a finalist for the 2022 Lambda Literary awards. All of her writing is aided by tea, and a healthy dose of Janelle Mone and Hayley Kiyoko. When not writing, she is probably ranting about the ills of colonialism, playing video games, or expanding her overflowing lipstick collection. She can be found at adibajaigirdar.com or @adiba_j on Twitter and @dibs_j on Instagram.