But maybe getting there and growing up mean opening up and taking risks- things Kareena is not used to doing. There is money to raise and she has to keep her head down to avoid distractions to focus on her training. Then she gets an opportunity to go to the US Muay Thai Open – and possibly a chance at the Olympics. She doesn’t even have time to think about boys- but then she starts tutoring Amit Patel- a “ perfect Indian boy” and her crush. She’s tough, but she has a lot on her plate between balancing school, her sport, and helping at home with her chronically ill father and hardworking mother. And trying to fit in when she doesn’t feel a part of either the local Indian community or cliques at her American High School. The Knockout is about Kareena, an Indian-American Muay Thai fighter and high school student. I went into this book with high hopes and the Synopsis: The Knockout by Sajni Patel reminds me of going to Muay Thai tournaments in Thailand! Such an exciting sport! I also have a heavy bag for home workouts and my own pink gloves. I’ve never tried my hand at Muay Thai personally, though I was lucky enough to be a spectator in a few fights while in Thailand and have a lot of respect for the sport. I was so thrilled to read this book for multiple reasons (that cover, for starters) after rediscovering my love for YA novels last year.

Kareena’s bid for the Olympics could very well make history-if she has the courage to go for it.The Knockout by Sajni Patel is out today and I couldn’t be more excited to share this book with you guys! Admitting her feelings for Amit will cost Kareena more than just her pride-she’ll have to face his parents’ disapproval,īattle her own insecurities, and remain focused for the big fight. Which is inconvenient, since she’s starting to fall for Amit Patel, who just might be the world’s most perfect Indian. Despite pleasing her parents, excelling at school, and making plans to get her family out of debt, Kareena’s never felt quite Indian enough, and her training is only making it worse. If only her sport weren’t seen as something too rough for girls, something she’s afraid to share She’s landed the chance of a lifetime, an invitation to the US Muay Thai Open, which could lead to a spot on the first-ever Olympic team. If seventeen-year-old Kareena Thakkar is going to alienate herself from the entire Indian community, she might as well do it gloriously. In order to save audiobooks to your Wish List you must be signed in to your account.