The Exes

A magnetic opposites-attract romance that's so much more than meets the eye! The Exes is a rich, layered story that doesn't shy away from the difficult topics, deftly exploring sexism, Islamophobia, and much more through characters who are flawed, real, and difficult not to root for.

A magnetic opposites-attract romance that's so much more than meets the eye! The Exes is a rich, layered story that doesn't shy away from the difficult topics, deftly exploring sexism, Islamophobia, and much more through characters who are flawed, real, and difficult not to root for.

A smart, funny, heartwarming novel that perfectly captures the intensity of young love and the heartbreak of complicated family dynamics. I was completely immersed in the glamorous world of The Exes, spent the whole book cheering Zara and Karim on, and adored the rich fullness of all the friends and family who shaped their story. A brilliantly written debut that confidently explores important social issues through a story brimming with warmth and wit that that you’ll be thinking about long after you read the final page.

THE EXES is a brilliant, devastating and dizzying read that you’ll absolutely devour. Packed full of romance, heart, humour and an unflinching look at the impacts of culture and community both on- and offline, make sure you bump this to the top of your TBR!

Anam Iqbal is a debut author and her writing is inspired by her experiences growing up as a British Pakistani Muslim woman in London. She holds an MSc in Social Anthropology from the University of Oxford, where her thesis explored the identity of British South Asians in contemporary London. In her spare time, you can find her swooning over romances on TikTok @anamiiqbal with her 44,000+ followers.