Home Has No Borders by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra was an incredibly moving and thought-provoking read for me. This anthology is so much more than a collection of stories—it feels like a window into lives, struggles, and triumphs that often go unseen. Each piece resonated deeply, exploring identity, belonging, and the idea of home in a way that is both personal and universal. What I loved most was how every story brought a unique voice and perspective, yet they all tied together to create a tapestry of rich, nuanced storytelling. The authors beautifully capture the complexity of navigating cultural expectations while embracing individuality. Some stories made me laugh, others brought tears, but every single one left me reflecting on my own perceptions of identity and community. If you're looking for a book that challenges and inspires, while offering warmth and authenticity,

This is a beautiful collection of South Asian stories. I loved all the different characters and learning more about these cultures through these stories.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC

Genre: Anthology, Essays & Collections, Children & Teen/YA
Pub Date: May 13, 2025


A beautiful & bittersweet collection of South Asian coming-of-age stories that explore what “home” really means during a time of diaspora. My absolute favorite story was: we dine with our dead by Kanwalroop Kaur Singh. It was an amazing story from the perspective of a young girl and her Sikh community mourning the 1984 massacres against the Sikh.

These stories are a celebration & eye opening experience of South Asian voices. I enjoyed every single one of the stories and I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to gain a new perspective or learn more about South Asian culture and history.

This anthology of South Asian stories is a wonderful and bittersweet collection of coming of age stories exploring home and what it means to be South Asian. Each story sparked my curiosity and provided a window into the South Asian diaspora, inspiring me to look into a new dish, phrase, or historic event I'd never heard of before. This is a fantastic collection that I would recommend for all ages.

This anthology is EVERYTHING. A celebration of South Asian voices, Home Has No Borders is a beautiful, emotional rollercoaster that highlights the complexities of race, culture, family, and the idea of home. From first crushes to family struggles, each story dives deep into what it means to belong — to a place, to a community, to yourself.

Featuring some of the most incredible, bestselling South Asian authors writing for teens today, this collection is a MUST-READ. The diversity in storytelling, from heartbreaks to triumphs, will have you reflecting on your own experiences of identity and home. What I love most about this anthology is how it handles sensitive topics with grace while also being real, raw, and uplifting. Whether you're South Asian or not, there's something here that will resonate with you. The voices in this collection are diverse, powerful, and necessary.

Highly recommended if you're looking for stories that explore the intersection of identity, culture, and the search for belonging. On shelves everywhere May 13th!

Home Has No Borders is another wonderful anthology from a group of really diverse writers. I liked reading authors I had met for the first time in the first anthology (Magic Has no Borders). All the authors are exploring what home means for young Desi people in various contexts.

I particularly loved:
we dine with our dead by Kanwalroop Kaur Singh (Sikh community grieving 1984 massacres against the Sikh)
Love the One You're With by Sheba Karim (young gay man discovering who he wants to be after working at a haunted house, even as his sister is fighting the good fight at home, and he struggles to defend her)
No Taste Like Home by Nisha Sharma (two college freshmen with the same last name but with family from different parts of India crossing paths while picking up each other's care packages and falling into a developing friendship/romance)

overall I really liked all the stories in the collection, though there was one that felt unfinished/ended abruptly and I'm not entirely sure what the point of the story was? I'm hoping that because this is an arc there was an issue and in the final print the paragraph that's repeated twice is removed and there's some kind of closure to the story, as all of the others felt fully rounded.

This was such an engaging collection of stories. I enjoyed the diversity of subjects and characters. I even like the way that some of the stories played around with formatting and such.

Home Has No Borders is another wonderful anthology! I loved seeing familiar authors and new telling stories about young desi people figuring out what home looks like in different times. Standouts include a Sikh community grieving the 1984 massacres of Sikhs in India (we dine with our dead from kanwalroop kaur singh), a young boy finding himself after meeting the devil and working at a haunted house (Love the One You're With by Sheba Karim), and two college freshmen who have the same last name meeting when they pick up each other's care packages (No Taste Like Home by Nisha Sharma). I can't wait to see more from these authors!