The Henna Wars
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Thank you to all of the fantastic people who have beta read this book, given me invaluable feedback, and have continued to support it with so much enthusiasm and love that I can hardly believe it: Terry, Tas, Maria, Cass, Francesca, and Fadwa. You are some of the most amazing people ever, and I am so grateful that I get to call you friends.
Muito obrigada to Lia for all of your enthusiasm, your support, the Flávia doll, and your friendship.
Thank you to my amazing friend Alechia: You talked me through so much while I was taking my first steps in this industry, even though you barely knew me at the time. I’ll never forget your selfless generosity and everything you have done for me since. I’m so glad to call you a friend.
English teachers can play such a huge role in the life of a writer, and I have been extremely lucky in having some of the best ones, but none as amazing as Mr. Fallon. Your encouragement and enthusiasm have meant the world to me since I was a kid.
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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Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Dedication
Content Warning
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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Copyright
Copyright © 2020 Adiba Jaigirdar
First published in 2020 by
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Cover illustration by Nabigal-Nayagam Haider Ali