Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels series?"

"There are three books in the Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels series, published between 2018 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels series?"

"The first book in the Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels series is A Girl Like That, published in 2018."

Q: "What themes connect Tanaz Bhathena's standalone novels?"

"All three novels deal with young women navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and personal autonomy. A Girl Like That is set in Saudi Arabia, The Beauty of the Moment follows an immigrant adjusting to life in Canada, and Of Light and Shadow blends historical and fantastical elements. Each book features a strong-willed heroine challenging the constraints placed on her."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	A Girl Like That	2018	Tanaz Bhathena	Buy
2	The Beauty of the Moment	2019	Tanaz Bhathena	Buy
3	Of Light and Shadow	2023	Tanaz Bhathena	Buy

Tanaz Bhathena’s standalone novels span contemporary and speculative young adult fiction. A Girl Like That (2018) was her debut, set in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and told through dual timelines that reveal the life and death of a teenage girl. The Beauty of the Moment (2019) shifts to Ontario, Canada, following two teens from very different backgrounds whose lives intersect.

Of Light and Shadow, published in 2023, moves further into genre territory with a blend of historical and fantastical elements. Across all three books, Bhathena returns to questions of cultural identity, the weight of family expectations, and young women finding their own paths in restrictive environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels series?

There are three books in the Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels series, published between 2018 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Tanaz Bhathena Standalone Novels series is A Girl Like That, published in 2018.

What themes connect Tanaz Bhathena's standalone novels?

All three novels deal with young women navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and personal autonomy. A Girl Like That is set in Saudi Arabia, The Beauty of the Moment follows an immigrant adjusting to life in Canada, and Of Light and Shadow blends historical and fantastical elements. Each book features a strong-willed heroine challenging the constraints placed on her.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order