Books like Marriage of a thousand lies by SJ Sindu

Lucky lives a double life with her gay husband Krishna, maintaining an outward façade of marital bliss for their conservative Sri Lankan–American families while secretly pursuing separate relationships. When her grandmother’s fall brings her home, Lucky is drawn back to childhood memories and her first lover, Nisha, who is on the cusp of an arranged marriage to a man she has never met. Lucky’s return challenges her to protect Nisha from a marriage built on deception while also questioning the years of falsehood she has lived. The novel explores the delicate balance between preserving deeply held family values and seeking authentic happiness, all set against the cultural and sexual crossroads of contemporary Sri Lankan diaspora life. Through humor, tenderness, and the weight of loss, the story offers a vivid portrayal of the intersections of race, sexuality, and nationality, presenting a nuanced journey toward truth and self‑acceptance.

First publish date: 2017