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“Told from Jayshree’s perspective, this whodunit is brimming with humor, energy, and an abundance of Tamil cultural elements. . . Witty banter, plenty of red herrings, and a cast of appealing characters make this a brisk, twisty, and engrossing read. Killer fun.”

—Kirkus Reviews

My Killer Family Reunion

Written by Dinesh Thiru
Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Nothings brings family together like attempted murder.

There are three things Jayshree Devi can count on happening at her annual family reunion: 1) her cousins will forget she exists, 2) her aunts will try to set her up, and 3) her uncles will get into a fight. What she doesn’t expect? An accident that lands her grandmother in a coma, throwing the family-and their matriarch’s sizeable fortune-into chaos.

When Jay discovers Grand Mom’s “accident” might not have been so accidental after all, she’ll have to dig through decades of secrets to find the truth. With the help of her (annoyingly perky) cousins and one of their (annoyingly hot) friends, Jay finds herself knee-deep in a mystery that’s even more tangled than her family tree.

But the closer Jay gets to answers, the closer she gets to finding her place amongst the relatives who once felt so distant. With Grand Mom’s life and fortune hanging in the balance, can Jay save her family and maybe hook up with a hottie while she’s at it?

Primary ISBN: 9781665990967
Publication Date: August 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 14 or older

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Setting: United States (Virginia)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

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