Good Intentions

Kasim Ali

'One of the most eagerly awaited debuts of 2022... [a] clever novel about vulnerability and victimhood that subtly subverts the reader's expectations' Sunday Times

'Family obligation and racial prejudice sit alongside the flush of first love. Expect to be heartbroken' Elle

'A sensitive, smooth-toned and absorbingly honest novel that makes us question our inner worlds, at a time when this kind of self-examination might be the thing that saves us' Diana Evans, author of Ordinary People

'A tender, authentic and candid love story... A must-read' CultureFly

'I found Good Intentions moving, modern and utterly engaging. What a talent' Rhik Samadder, author of I Never Said I Love You

'Good Intentions is so absorbing, compelling and beautifully written. Its ending brought me close to tears - what an incredibly assured debut. I can't wait to see what Kasim Ali writes next' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare

'An emotional and intense ride through the highs, lows, and inescapable truths of modern love. A confident start to a stellar career in fiction' Justin Myers, author of The Fake-Up

'A magnificent and messy love story that broke my heart. Bittersweet and tender' Huma Qureshi, author of How We Met

'A stellar, authentic and emotionally engrossing read. Addictive in every sense' Irenosen Okojie, author of Nudibranch

'A beautiful and honest story that I'd defy anyone not to be pulled in by, from a fantastic new talent in contemporary fiction' Sareeta Domingo, author of If I Don't Have You

'A gorgeous, unbelievable debut' Angie Kim, author of Miracle Creek

'Compelling, emotionally honest, and unafraid' Lillian Li, author of Number One Chinese Restaurant