The Matchmaker's List
by Sonya Lalli
Raina Anand is 29 and single, which her grandmother considers a crisis in their tight-knit Indian immigrant community in Toronto. Raina reluctantly lets Nani set her up with a list of eligible bachelors, none of whom…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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The Matchmaker's List
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- To appease her matchmaking grandmother and dodge unwanted setups, 29-year-old Raina Anand weaves a white lie that quickly spirals out of control.
- Fans of family-centered rom-coms
- Readers interested in immigrant narratives
- Heartwarming
- Features Exes to Lovers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In Toronto's tight-knit Indian immigrant community, 29-year-old Raina Anand is feeling the heat from her grandmother, Nani, to find a husband. When Nani begins setting her up on a series of dates with lackluster bachelors, Raina finds herself in an increasingly difficult position. Complicating matters are her best friend’s upcoming wedding and the surprise return of Dev, her charming but noncommittal ex. In a desperate attempt to stop the setups, Raina tells a lie that ends up backfiring, leading to unexpected consequences.
Central Conflict
Raina must navigate pressure from her family to marry while dealing with the fallout of a lie told to escape unwanted matchmaking, all while managing her history with a former flame.
Setting
Toronto, Canada
Strengths
- Exploration of cultural identity
- Relatable family dynamics
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Sonya Lalli
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780451490940
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