I really enjoyed this book!

The Jha’s are moving up in the world after Mr. Jha sells his website for big money. He’s decided that they need to move from the neighborhood they’ve always lived in to a better one with wealthier neighbors. As they move, he meets the neighbor and seeks to prove that he’s wealthier than Mr. Chopra all the while taking note of what Mr. Chopra has and does. They compete with each other to prove who is the wealthiest.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Jha is having a hard time in her new life. She misses her old neighborhood and friends. Their son, Rupack, is in America studying and trying to figure out his life. He’s in love with an American girl but feels his parents won’t accept her. He gets tossed out of school and comes back to India to live.

This is a cute story that’s fun to read. I highly recommend it!

Diksha Basu richly describes the people and places of India and New York in this sweet and funny story about pretentiousness and family loyalty. Mr. Jha's attempts to impress people with his new wealth is the backdrop for the story. The heroes are Mrs. Jha and Mrs. Ray, who are courageous, loving and steadying influences on their family and friends. Their courage does not reject the traditional values of marriage and family, but does resist the pressure of keeping up false appearances. Their characters are what makes the story sweet.

I felt the ending was a bit rushed, but this is a good debut novel. I look forward to more from Diksha Basu.

I was provided an advanced reader's copy through Netgalley

Great book for any library with a vested interest in multicultural collections. Written with sensitivity, clarity and humor that translates well to today's world.

A delightful read, with human characters and overflowing charm. These novels of manners can often seem stilted, and here the author does a great job of putting the reader in an exotic city, and yet bases the idea of new wealth throughout the story- which everyone can relate too. I would happily read a sequel featuring these lovely people!!

A quick, light, snarky read about an Indian family whose Patriarch has sold a website for a significant sum. His neighbors discount his hard work and congratulate him on his lucky windfall. The family moves into a wealthier neighborhood and encounters judgment from all sides about their personal finances. A recommended read for fans of Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians.