Cover of Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin
Contemporary

Hana Khan Carries On

by Uzma Jalaluddin

368 pages · Paperback

Twenty-four-year-old Hana Khan splits her time between an underwhelming internship at a Toronto radio station, her family's struggling halal restaurant, and an anonymous podcast where she has grown close to a devoted…

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At a glance

Genre
Contemporary
Trope
Enemies to Lovers
Length
368 pages
Format
Paperback

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • When a rival halal restaurant threatens her family's livelihood, an aspiring radio host must navigate complex feelings for the owner while balancing her anonymous podcasting persona.
  • Readers who enjoy community-focused stories
  • Fans of rivalry-based romances
  • Engaged
  • Features Enemies to Lovers

This may not be ideal if…

  • Relationship status is not fully disclosed in the provided metadata
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

RivalsConflicted feelings

Details

Type: Contemporary

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Competitive/Equal

Relationship TensionVery strong (75 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Pacing: medium
Tone:HeartfeltEnergetic
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Readers who enjoy community-focused storiesFans of rivalry-based romances

Reading mood

EngagedReflective

Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary romance with cultural depth.

Content Guidance

Content Guidance

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Twenty-four-year-old Hana Khan divides her time between a lackluster radio internship, her family's restaurant, and her secret identity as an anonymous podcaster. When Aydin Shah opens a competing halal restaurant, the resulting business tension ignites a rivalry. As Hana navigates external pressures, including family obligations and a hate-motivated neighborhood attack, she finds her feelings for Aydin becoming increasingly complicated.

Central Conflict

The professional rivalry between Hana and Aydin's competing restaurants, compounded by Hana's secret identity and external community pressures.

Setting

Toronto, Canada

Strengths

  • Strong cultural setting
  • Compelling personal stakes

Consider before reading

  • Relationship status is not fully disclosed in the provided metadata
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Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

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How This Profile Was Created

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Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
October 4, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
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Meet the writer

About the Author

UJ

Uzma Jalaluddin

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Publication Details

Publisher
Berkley
Format
Paperback
Length
368 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780593336366

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