Thank you to my family, who still don’t understand publishing but are trying their best: to Mamoni, Abbu, Bhaiya, Biyut Apu, and Labiba.

To every single person who has supported me and this book in any shape and form: I don’t even have the words to thank you. Just know that every time I see a message of excitement or support, my heart fills up and I cry ugly tears.

Lastly, thank you to you, the reader, for picking up this book and giving it a chance.

about the author

ADIBA JAIGIRDAR WAS BORN IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH, and has been living in Dublin, Ireland, since the age of ten. She has a BA in English and History, and an MA in Postcolonial Studies. She is a contributor for Bookriot. All of her writing is aided by tea, and a healthy dose of Janelle Monáe and Hayley Kiyoko. When not writing, she can be found ranting about the ills of colonialism, playing video games, and expanding her overflowing lipstick collection. She can be found at adibajaigirdar.com or @adiba_j on Twitter and @dibs_j on Instagram.

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