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The Mismatch

By: Sara Jafari
Narrated by: Ajjaz Awad, Afsaneh Dehrouyeh
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Soraya Nazari is ready to make her mark on the world. If only she knew what that was going to be.

The more Soraya strives to belong, the harder it is to blend in. Not least when, aged 21, she still hasn't been kissed. If she can tick that off the list, surely everything else will fall into place.

Maybe a chance encounter with Magnus Evans - the last person Soraya could ever expect to fall for - will help her confront her past and understand where she is going next.

Soraya's mother, Neda, is striving to belong, too. Decades ago, she and her husband, Hossein, left Iran for England in the wake of revolution - and the aftershocks of their move are still being felt by their children.

With unforgettable characters at its heart, The Mismatch is a pitch-perfect coming-of-age story and a fresh take on how what you think you want isn't always what brings you happiness.

©2021 Sara Jafari (P)2021 Penguin Audio
Coming of Age Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

"Original, thought-provoking and gripping. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down." (Libby Page)

"The Mismatch transported me back to that feeling of first love and first heartbreak. Enlightening, poignant and romantic." (Sophie Cousens, author of This Time Next Year)

"Refreshing and engaging...a compelling new voice in contemporary fiction." (Lauren Ho, author of Last Tang Standing)

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Such an emotional and layered story. The voice actors are great too. I loved this so much!

Incredible

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Wonderful portrayal of the complexity of generational development of culture and how love (romantic and family love) outweighs everything. Excellent writing and perfectly performed. Can’t wait for Sara Jafari’s next masterpiece!

Excellent contemporary romance

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