Girls Burn Brighter

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A searing debut novel set in India and America, this story explores the extraordinary bond between two girls separated by circumstances but united in their relentless search for one another. Poornima and Savitha face three strikes against them: they are poor, driven, and girls. When Poornima was a toddler, a moment of hesitation from her father nearly cost her life, revealing a troubling attitude towards girls. After her mother's death, Poornima is left to care for her siblings while waiting for her father to find her a suitable marriage match. The arrival of Savitha, a joyful and independent girl, brings a spark of hope to Poornima's constrained life, allowing her to envision a future beyond the arranged marriage looming over her. However, a cruel act forces Savitha to leave, prompting Poornima to abandon everything familiar in pursuit of her friend. Her journey leads her through the darkest corners of India's underworld and across continents to Seattle. Alternating between the girls' perspectives, the novel depicts their struggles against ruthless obstacles while highlighting their unyielding hope and resilience.