I loved this book. I thought it was so well written and I loved the plot of the story. I felt like the author did a great job of making this realistic scenario of writing your college essay be interesting to those who aren't old enough to do this or those who are maybe decades past this time of life.

This book was a great reminder of why I love young adult fiction. This is a super fun story about Aisha, who meets Quentin by complete accident after getting abandoned at the winter formal and makes a deal with him to complete a manifesto or bucket list of sorts, in order to liven up her Stanford admissions essay. Aisha is a true overachiever, and I think other overachieving teens will find her story so relatable. I also love stories about people completing lists that take them out of their comfort zone like this, and it was a delight to read about Aisha's adventures. Finally, this had a great romance that was super sweet and will definitely draw in teen readers. This doesn't do anything particularly new and groundbreaking, but the Indian-American main character makes this different than titles that have come before it and will allow readers to learn more about a culture they may not be familiar with. I won't hesitate to recommend it to teen readers and fans of shows and movies like Never Have I Ever and To All the Boys I've Loved Before.

I was a goner when she rewrote the list on his wall. These two melted my heart and I would’ve kept ready about them easily for another 100 pages.

No complaints. Just love.

Such a relatable story about a high school senior trying to complete her college essay. Along the way she pushes herself outside of her comfort zone and finds herself enjoying her senior year. I thought it was a great read.

I love a good coming of age novel. I also love a good YA novel even though I am now closer to 30 than a highschooler.
I was drawn in by the synopsis - "Netflix's Never Have I Ever meets Jenny Han" (a lover of both for many reasons) & the cover art (a fellow sticky noter). What I loved was how relatable and realistic Aisha's story was - the stress of growing up and the lessons of friendship & new love you learn in the process - but also with humor and light heartedness . This read was very charming, had great pacing, and it's one that I know would have been highly requested to read had it been in my school library in the early 2000/2010s.

As an Indian girl who dreams of applying to a university that is far away from home, this book was a comfort read for me!
It talks about how a girl manages the America school life and how handles all the discrimination or whatever comes along with it. It talks about how a person can get out of comfort zone and if doing so makes them a bold and changed at all?
Well, this book was a wholesome journey where we see how Aisha navigates through every difficulties and stuff!

I actually cried while reading this! Thankyou Harper360YA for this beautiful ARC

I enjoyed this cute story of a girl on a mission to experience everything she's missed out on by way of sticky note prompts. Aisha and Quentin had nice chemistry and it's one of those times when you want to yell at the characters to 'just kiss already!'

The themes of family and culture were also interesting and added an extra layer to the book. I always love seeing sisters bond and heart-to-hearts with parents.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own. Thank you to Quill Tree Books and NetGalley for the copy.

No matter how old I get, I always love a good coming-of-age story. Maybe that's because even at 24, I still feel like I am a kid and that I have a lot of growing up to do still. The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal is charming, delightful and quite possibly one of my favourite coming-of-age stories that I have read in recent memory. It's perhaps even more endearing to me because as a young Indian girl living in another country, I related to so much of what Aisha felt. This book captures so perfectly well the trials and tribulations of growing up, trying to fit in and meeting your expectations at the same time.

I remember how stressed I used to be when I was applying to colleges way back in 2017-18 (seven years ago now, holy hell!) and I felt a little called out by this book. But really, in the best way possible. This book is a lesson on learning how to relax, to let yourself do what you want and that college applications really aren't the end-all be-all. I adored Ambika Vohra's writing style and how reminded so much of my favourite books, and that's just because this too has become of my favourites. Seriously, the writing style is so charming and just really a lot of fun to read.

The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal is the book for you if you are looking for something lighthearted, yet reflective and delightful and something that will make you think. I loved this a lot and I cannot wait to read more of what Ambika Vohra writes.

I adored this book! I know I’m older than the target audience but I enjoyed every page. It had a really nice writing style which meant I flew through it quickly, and I adored the characters. I just wanted to give Aisha a big hug! I loved her relationship with Quentin and loved reading their time together, I thought they were both fleshed out really well and were super interesting both individually and together. I think this is a gorgeous premise of a book and something a lot of young people will be able to read and relate to and see themselves in - and the added bonus of there being Indian rep is always wonderful for those kids who have never seen themselves as central main characters before. A fab book!

Thank You for the EArc.

Great debut! I loved this book! Very well written and accessible. I loved the characters so much This book had me laughing, tearing up and giggling. Aisha and Quentin are very relatable characters. Reading this reminded me so much of my favourite coming of age movies!

THE STICKY NOTE MANIFESTO OF AISHA AGARWAL by Ambika Vohra sets the perfect tone of what it feels like to be unsure of yourself in high school as you strive to complete AP classes, meet parental expectations, and somehow get the attention of a boy you like. Those goals are important to Aisha Agarwal, main character of this excellent, layered debut novel. Vohra says this was inspired by her own story and she evokes plenty of emotion while exploring fate (commenting on the butterfly effect and noting "God wills everything to happen for a reason"); class distinctions and privilege; race, immigration, assimilation, and compartmentalizing. There are insights on loneliness, romance, and family ("It's not easy untying the mental knots created by parents"), too. Aisha has a crush on her former neighbor and co-valedictorian, Brian. Helping her arrange a date with him and accomplish other items that appear as part of the sticky note manifesto are her best friend Marcy, and new friend, Quentin, a senior at another high school who is struggling with Math and the unexpected loss of his father. Aisha is – like many teens – pretty self-centered, but she grows throughout the story as she expands her experiences and shifts her attitude, finally asking, "What if all the stuff I wanted for so long isn't all that great?" At one point, Quentin remarks, "ultimately, people remember you for how you made them feel" and THE STICKY NOTE MANIFESTO OF AISHA AGARWAL is a feel good, coming of age story. Compared to Never Have I Ever, it would be fun to see on screen, too. Highly recommended.

This charming YA debut was soooo fantastic! I resonated with so many of Aisha’s inner thoughts & experiences from when I was a teen and it’s truly a book I wish I had when I was younger. Plus the found family aspect of the novel with Quentin, Quentin's mother and grandfather, Owen, and Sophie was so heartwarming and magical. I loved the casual use of Hindi with Aisha's family and how Quentin and Aisha both got to learn about each other's Indian and Filipino customs. I wish there was a teensy bit more romance, but overall the banter between Quentin and Aisha was super hilarious and quirky and ugh I just loved it so much!

As an avid post it note reminders person, the cover of the book drew my attention immediately. I remember being in high school and everything felt overwhelming. Aisha is trying to write her admissions essay for Stanford. She believes that her life has been so boring that she can't answer the question. She has never gotten out of her comfort zone. This is something that many of us can relate to. She begins to get sticky note dares from the boy she tutors, and is able to get out of her comfort zone., but she may have gone too far.

I recieved a free eARC of this book. Thank you for the opportunity to read it.

Aisha is in the running to be valedictorian, is trying to get into Stanford, and is dealing with being one of the only non-White kids, and one of the only scholarship students, at her private high school. When the Stanford application wants to know how she's pushed herself out of her comfort zone, she has no clue what to write, but a chance meeting with Quentin, leads her to create a series of things she wants to try-everything from going on a date to taking painting lessons to hosting a dinner party.

Aisha is a relatable heroine, and so is Quentin. This is a slightly romantic book where the romance comes honestly and is well earned. It's a YA book with no sexual content or anything inappropriate. The challenges that Aisha sets for herself are things that are legitimate, small steps. And the ending feels earned. I like that the book highlights that there are college options and good fits outside of Ivy and Ivy+ schools, that your parents dreams don't have to become your dreams, and that there is life beyond a 4.0, high SAT score, and an acceptance letter.

This is a great book for teens, especially high performing teens, and I suspect a lot of parents of teens should read it, too.

I adore this book.

I adore Quentin and Aisha. Their chemistry was amazing. I loved their jokes, their honesty with one another, the way they opened up to each other like they haven’t been able to with anyone else, the way they challenged each other, just the way they SAW each other even when they couldn’t see themselves (sometimes especially hard for Aisha with her mega thick glasses).

Quentin is someone who, to those around him and even by his own admission, isn’t trying hard enough and Aisha is trying too hard…they contrasted each other and it was interesting to see them come together and challenge each other, both of them coming to the realisation that it’s okay to want.

Vohra explores what it’s like having a mixed raced identity in this/coming from two different cultural backgrounds (additionally looking in to class, as well) and how this can have an impact on how you feel you fit in — like you’re never enough for either group. I think this was done really well and I liked how we got different explorations of this with both Aisha and Quentin.

We had a great bunch of side characters in this but most notably has to be Owen, Quentin’s younger neighbour who he occasionally babysits. He was adorable and I love how he was an unintentional/accidental wingman. I also really loved the parents in this, both of Aisha’s and Quentin’s mum. I loved how loving and supportive they were. It was such a joy seeing those family units on page. I really liked seeing the storyline with grief and Quentin’s grandpa too, I think that was well done.

The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal," is a delightful coming-of-age story that will have you laughing out loud while rooting for the relatable protagonist, Aisha. Faced with a college essay prompt that demands an experience outside her comfort zone, Aisha finds herself in a whirlwind adventure thanks to a case of mistaken identity and a proposition from the charming Quentin Santos.

THIS IS A MUST READ IF YOU LOVE YA & TEENS ROMANCE BOOKS. I loved this book. It felt like watching a Netflix series. I enjoyed reading Aisha complete her 'manifesto' and finding her true shelf. Aisha's character was so fun and relatable. I love her so muchhh.

Thank you @harper360ya for the digital review copy.

The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal by Ambika Vohra, 368 pages. Quill Tree Books (HarperCollins), 2024. $20.
Language: PG13 (15 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: MANY
Aisha is plagued by the essay question for her Stanford college application asking how she has gotten out of her comfort zone. A question she can’t answer because everything about her life has been about staying in her comfort zone of studying and school extracurriculars, like crochet club. But then Aisha ends up crying in another student’s car and convinces him to help her cross things off her new manifesto list of things outside her comfort zone.
Full of funny scenarios and brilliant metaphors, Aisha’s story captures a piece of every reader that struggles to find a place to belong. It’s easy to think that everything will be better if we are better, if we are more, if we could just be like so-and-so. But just because something isn’t on your manifesto list doesn’t mean it isn’t a good thing—and something being on the list doesn’t mean it is the only absolutely right thing. Aisha’s story is about learning to be happy with being the best version of yourself who can weather the storms of life and find joy in both rain and sunshine.
Aisha is Indian, Brian is Chinese, Quentin is Filipino-Italian, and Kevin is Black. Also, Marcy is bi. The mature content rating is for underage drinking, mentions of drugs and nudity, kissing, and mild innuendo. The violence rating is for a joke about murder.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

Starting this, I was immediately charmed by the fresh, funny but heartfelt writing style. Aisha is a hilarious, relatable, loveable main character. There's the exact right amounts of chaos and heart, of coming of age and romance, to keep things balanced and interesting. I could easily picture this as a romcom movie, or a Netflix show.

The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal" by Ambika Vohra is a creative and engaging read. The story is uniquely told through sticky notes, offering a unique way to see the perspective on Aisha's life and thoughts. The format is fun and allows for quick reading, while the story itself is both relatable and insightful. It's a light yet meaningful book that leaves a lasting impression.

This is such an incredible multi-plot story that weaves in multi-faceted characters, numerous plot lines, and an honesty that keeps you reading to the very last page.
There were so many intriguing parts of this story from the humor, boy - girl romance, personalities / mental illnesses, to the angst of college and expectations of the future. The author did an excellent job of making you feel empathy and aggravation at the characters behaviors while still keeping the story real and relatable.
This is a book worth your time.
Enjoy!