“Informed by personal experience, as addressed in an endnote, this searing 1992-set novel by Patel (Bloody Seoul) explores the ways that prolonged abuse can shape behavior.” —Publishers Weekly

“…overall Gita Desai Is Not Here To Shut Up offers a meaningful and entertaining addition to Young Adult fiction, dealing with the issue of young female sexuality, trauma, and consent, specifically through a first-generation Indian immigrant lens.” —India Currents