About this book
When Rukhsana Ali is caught kissing her girlfriend Ariana, her devastated parents take Rukhsana to Bangladesh. There, immersed in a world of tradition and arranged marriages, Rukhsana finds the perspective she's been looking for in her grandmother's old diary. Can she fight for the life she wants without losing her family in the process?
Censorship history
The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for its LGBTQ+ themes and positive depiction of queer identity, as well as immorality. This case is part of a global pattern in which LGBTQ+ representation in literature faces disproportionate legal and institutional pressure.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+Moral |
