'Farooki writes tales of multicultural, contemporary Britain populated
by funny, believable characters - full of flaws, compassion and humanity.
In Corner Shop, some of them discover that getting what you want is not
everything it's cracked up to be. Others find happiness
just when they believe their life a failure.'
Financial Times

'Roopa Farooki's debut Bitter Sweets was a Bella favourite, and this funny,
poignant second novel doesn't disappoint. While 14-year-old Lucky Khanil dreams of playing football for England, his mother is having a passionate affair with her father-in-law - Lucky's granddad.
Will either of them find the happiness they desperately seek?'
Bella

'Lucky is an inexperienced 14 year old boy. When he falls for Portia,
the girl who works in his grandad's shop, he could never have imagined
the roller coaster that she'd take him on.
Meanwhile, his mum is considering spicing up her life by way of a
doomed affair with her father-in-law in this witty-yet-gritty novel.'
Star! magazine

This delightful, wise novel is about the dangers waiting for people who
pursue their dreams. Farooki manages the emotional minefield with
humour and compassion.
The Times

'A beautifully written story and it's hard not to love such adorably flawed characters.'
Company Magazine
(Four out of five stars)

'A multicultural, contemporary romance...
the cross generational story deals in disappointment, duplicity and the dubiousness of basing real life on dreams. The characters are convincing
and their troubled lives are conveyed with a touching thoughtfulness.'
Metro

"Aspirations and family ties play out across three generations of the
Khalil family in Farooki's fine new novel. This complex saga can be challenging, but it's worth the ride for the flawed yet likable cast
who question what, exactly, leads to a more fulfilled life.
This character- and culture-rich novel will appeal to
Jhumpa Lahiri and Zadie Smith fans."
Publishing News (US)

"A complex exploration of the ever-changing nature of wants and desires
and the consequences of achieving one’s dreams, Farooki’s tale eschews easy answers for the complex, appealing characters
that people its pages"
Booklist (US)