The Matchmaker's List

Praise for The Matchmaker’s List

“Sonya Lalli offers up a tale of familial pressures, cultural traditions, and self-discovery, that is equal turns heartbreaking and hilarious…Lalli tears down stereotypes with humor and warmth.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Lalli’s sharp-eyed tale of cross-cultural dating, family heartbreak, the strictures of culture, and the exuberance of love is both universal and timeless.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Bright and vivid, and fresh and funny—I was utterly charmed by this insight into Raina’s struggle to be the perfect Indian daughter.”—Veronica Henry, author of How to Find Love in a Bookshop

“A funny and moving exploration of modern love.”—Balli Kaur Jaswal, bestselling author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows (A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick)

“A warm and refreshing look at cultural identity, unexpected romance, and unbreakable family bonds.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A riotous odyssey into the pressures of cross-cultural modern dating that will chime with every 20-something singleton.”—ELLE (UK)

“Lalli’s debut is a delightful, multicultural romantic comedy full of humorous banter and loads of life lessons about family, happiness, love, honesty, and acceptance.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Absolutely charming.”—Woman’s Day

“A knockout romantic comedy debut.”—Washington Independent Review of Books

“The Matchmaker’s List comes through in spades (and hearts).”—NPR