Reviews

"I think stories like these are extremely important, especially in the South Asian community."

"The book has a strong female character and an important message, which I believe readers, whether Asians or not, will love and resonate with."

"I especially liked the relationship the sisters shared and how everyone took care of each other, considering their father wasn't alive. It's a book about empowerment and not giving up hope after going through emotional turmoil. I believe these themes will connect deeply with readers."

"I thought it was great that Bengali culture was weaved throughout the book."

"Overall, I love the subject matter. Bangladeshi culture is shown so vividly, and it's a really interesting setting that I loved reading about."

"The more I read the book, the more I felt like I was a part of Kalsuma's family. I really loved the mystery surrounding Azhar's family too."

"I would've finished the book in one night even if I had to sit through the night. Really good!"

Kalsuma lives a quiet, independent life in Oxford, but as she approaches the dreaded age of thirty, her worry grows—will she ever get married? Once dismissive of arranged marriages, she decides to give tradition a chance, hoping it might succeed where modern dating has failed.

When the ideal biodata lands in her hands, Kalsuma dares to believe she’s found her match. But her journey toward marriage takes a dark turn as she becomes ensnared in a web of control and manipulation. Her fiancé and his family harbour unsettling secrets that threaten to shatter her hopes for a happy future.

The Stain of Henna is a powerful story of resilience, self-determination, and the courage to trust one’s own path.