A time-loop story centering on Bollywood dance, emotional growth, and finding true love. Devarajans sophomore novel is a delightful romp through the competitive dance world, replete with nerves, sabotage, and oodles of romance. Raina and Adityas interactions crackle with chemistry, as Indian American Raina tries and tries again to save their relationshipall while facing the scrutiny and commentary of various aunties. Romantic tension and a range of emotions are on display as the duo work through their issues with heartfelt conversationsand lots of kissing. Rainas journey to self-realization is enjoyable, and readers will feel invested in her. A charming and illuminating romance filled with swoony, timeline-altering chemistry. -Kirkus Reviews
A heartwarming young adult romance with a fun, fresh spin on the time-loop concept. From the vivid Bollywood Dance competition setting to the charming cast of characters, its impossible not to fall in love with Sanskari Sweetheartand with Ananya Devarajans writing. -Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope This Doesnt Find You
Sanskari Sweetheart pairs carefully choreographed time-looping surprises with a sweet, smart romance that dances off the page. Lively and surefooted, Devarajans latest puts a speculative spin on a charming story of family, rediscovery and renewed love. -Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Never Vacation With Your Ex
Rainas richly drawn character arcincluding her raw emotional journey from rigid perfectionism to a more vulnerable, self-accepting internal peaceis the star of the show. Exciting depictions of competitive dance as well as Raina and Adityas sparkling chemistry further propel this charming romp. -Publishers Weekly
