Isha, Unscripted, Sajni Patel
Isha, Unscripted, Sajni Patel
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Isha, Unscripted

Author: Sajni Patel

Narrator: Mehr Dudeja

Unabridged: 8 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 02/14/2023


Synopsis

Unwilling to yield to familial expectations, an aspiring screenwriter attempts to pursue her dreams during an unforgettable night of chaos in this hilarious and heartfelt novel by Sajni Patel.

Isha Patel is the black sheep of the family. She doesn’t have a “prestigious” degree or a “real” career, and her parents never fail to remind her. But that’s okay because she commiserates with her cousin, best friend, and fellow outcast, Rohan.
 
When Isha has a breakthrough getting her script in front of producers, it doesn’t go according to plan. Instead of letting her dreams fall through the cracks, Rohan convinces her to snag a pitch session with an Austinite high-profile celeb: the one and only Matthew McConaughey, who also happened to be her professor at the University of Texas years ago—he has to remember her, right?

Chasing Matthew McConaughey isn’t easy. Isha needs a drink or two to muster up courage, and she gets a little help from the cutest bartender she’s ever encountered. But when the search for the esteemed actor turns into a night of hijinks and unexpected—albeit fun—chaos, everything falls apart. Isha’s dreams seem farther than ever, but she soon realizes who she really needs to face and that her future may just be alright, alright, alright.

About The Author

Sajni Patel is an award-winning author of women’s fiction and young adult books drawing on her experiences growing up in Texas, an inexplicable knack for romance and comedy, and the recently resurfaced dark side of fantastical things. Her works have appeared on numerous Best of the Year and Must Read lists, including Cosmopolitan, O, The Oprah Magazine, Teen Vogue, Apple Books, AudioFile, Tribeza, Austin Woman , NBC, Insider Reviews, PopSugar, BuzzFeed Books, and many others.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maren’s Reads on February 08, 2023

3-3.5⭐️. Summary: All Isha Patel dreams of is becoming a screenwriter even in the face of her family’s disappointment. The black sheep of the family, Isha is determined to make it in Hollywood. When her cousin/best friend Rohan hatch’s a plan to get her script in front of Matthew McConaughey - yes th......more

Goodreads review by Mae on March 19, 2023

When I was first fortunate enough to win a copy of this in a Goodreads giveaway, I noted the unusually low rating (something like 2.8/5 at the time) and was immediately intrigued. I hadn’t seen such a low rating on a book since The Perishing, and while I concur with the majority on that one, I think......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on January 09, 2023

Alright, alright, alright... where do I start? The best part: I loved this wonderful and wacky book! Isha's antics had me laughing and, well, cringing-- and her heart and growth into a life of adulting– no matter the obstacles– made the story for me. The girl had drive, ambition, a wildly exciting l......more

Goodreads review by Lisa (Remarkablylisa) on May 08, 2023

I don't think I can finish this one. It's very boring and shes always drunk lol......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on January 14, 2023

3.5 rounded up. Parts of this coming of age, South Asian rom-com were really great. I loved the close cousin relationship Isha has with her bestie Rohan but it felt a little helter skelter. Not quite a romance and not quite a mad cap women's fiction adventure story in which Isha tries to get her movi......more