One of the Most Anticipated Books of the Fall: The New York Times , Oprah Daily , Time , The Boston Globe , The Washington Post , The Associated Press, Vulture , AARP, Ms. Magazine , Bustle, Book Riot, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that served only to drive Sonia and Sunny apart. Sonia, an aspiring novelist, has returned to her family in India. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.