A Drop of Venom Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Drop of Venom |
2024 |
Buy |
| A Touch of Blood |
2025 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Trouble with Hating You |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Knockout |
2021 |
Buy |
| My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding |
2022 |
Buy |
| Isha, Unscripted |
2023 |
Buy |
| Sleepless in Dubai |
2023 |
Buy |
| The Design of Us |
2024 |
Buy |
The Trouble with Hating You Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Trouble with Hating You |
2020 |
N/A |
| First Love, Take Two |
2021 |
Buy |
Sajni Patel writes fiction centering South Asian American characters across romance, young adult, and fantasy genres. Her debut The Trouble with Hating You (2020) launched a contemporary romance duology followed by First Love, Take Two (2021). She has since published several standalone novels including The Knockout, My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding, and Sleepless in Dubai, each exploring different facets of South Asian American life through accessible, character-driven stories.
Her A Drop of Venom duology (2024-2025) marks a shift into fantasy, reimagining mythology with the same focus on identity and belonging that runs through her contemporary work. Across her catalog, Patel has earned recognition for writing protagonists who navigate the intersection of cultural traditions and modern ambitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Sajni Patel written?
Sajni Patel has written ten books across three series.
What was Sajni Patel's first book?
Sajni Patel’s first book is The Trouble with Hating You, published in 2020.
What genres does Sajni Patel write?
Sajni Patel writes across multiple genres including contemporary romance (The Trouble with Hating You, Sleepless in Dubai), young adult fiction (My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding, Isha Unscripted), and fantasy (A Drop of Venom). Her books frequently feature South Asian American protagonists and explore themes of cultural identity and family.