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One of PEOPLE’s Best Books of April 2025
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“The Other Lata is a sharp, surprising exploration of identity, class, and what it means to truly belong.” — Kirstin Chen, New York Times bestselling author of Counterfeit
“Ramisetti’s novel is part fairy tale, part horror story … a fun high-society thriller.” — Kirkus
Somewhere in New York City, Lata Murthy knows there is another person with her name living a much more interesting life. That’s because Lata often receives the other Lata’s emails, a constant parade of invites to black-tie galas and Hampton soirees that makes Lata’s own life feel pathetic in comparison. An impulsive decision to attend one of the parties leads Lata to take on the other Lata’s identity, and she jumps headfirst into the glamorous New York lifestyle.
At first, it all feels like a fairy tale: Lata gets a higher-paying job, moves into a chic apartment, and is embraced by an elite friend group that includes Rajeev, an up-and-coming designer intent on making a splash at New York Fashion Week.
But Lata doesn’t just catch the attention of Rajeev—she also incurs the wrath of the mysterious woman she is impersonating. Lata is blackmailed into doing Other Lata’s bidding, but when her demands change from mischievous to illegal, Lata needs to outsmart Other Lata to free herself from their prickly cat-and-mouse game.
Praise for THE OTHER LATA
“As lively and refreshing as a chilled glass of champagne, The Other Lata is a sharp, surprising exploration of identity, class, and what it means to truly belong. Kirthana Ramisetti has done it again!”—Kirstin Chen, New York Times bestselling author of Counterfeit
“The Other Lata is a clever, playful tale about identity, imposters, and the illusion of wealth. And it is an absolute joy to read! You will be laughing and rooting for Lata as she infiltrates the elite, wealthy circles of New York City, posing as her doppelganger, only to discover a much more valuable treasure — herself.”—Claire Jiminéz, 2024 PEN/Faulkner award-winning author of Whatever Happened to Ruthy Ramirez
“The Other Lata is a page-turning examination of class, wealth, and privilege, and just how fully you can erase yourself in a desperate attempt to be seen. Ramisetti is a master at creating the kinds of complex and nuanced female protagonists you can’t help rooting for even when they’re at their most exasperating. Fans of Inventing Anna will be taken in by this compulsive mistaken identity romcom that’s as insightful as it is satisfying.”.”—Bianca Marais, international bestselling author of The Witches of Moonshyne Manor
“Who hasn’t longed to be someone richer, more glamorous, more famous, more fashionable, more powerful and alluring? Who hasn’t wanted to slip out of their own skin? Kirthana Ramisetti explores these ideas through a zany protagonist who makes the highly questionable, yet hilarious choice to assume a wealthy Mumbai socialite’s identity. Yet, for all The Other Lata’s humor, hijinks, and memorable party scenes, Ramisetti also tackles deeper themes of identity, belonging, class, and money in her third novel. While ultimately posing the question: how radical would it be, in fact, to love our true selves?” —Daphne Palasi Andreades, author of Brown Girls
“Kirthana Ramisetti’s latest novel is both irresistible and impossible to put down! If you received an email invitation for a more exciting life, wouldn’t you consider accepting it? Readers everywhere will be surprised and satisfied with Lata’s journey with identity, power dynamics, and New York City. I know this will be a story that so many readers will love to return to. The Other Lata is my favorite type of novel: juicy, clever, and full of heart.”—Saumya Dave, author of author of The Guilt Pill
“There’s a new Tom Ripley in town! Identity thief Lata Murthy is all heart, an endearing underdog with a penchant for lying and stealing. She bounces around high society scenes in New York City and the Hamptons, but I would have followed Lata’s antics anywhere. The hot dog juggling scene (yes, you read that correctly) in particular had me cackling. Thanks to Ramisetti’s assured prose, The Other Lata manages to be both a delicious romp and a profound examination of what it means to belong.” —Stephanie Wrobel, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Hitchcock Hotel
“The Other Lata is an energetic romp through New York City’s high society, following our eponymous heroine, Lata, as she navigates the dizzying transformation from outsider into bonafide insider. This cat-and-mouse game of mistaken identity and deception will delight fans of both rom-coms and suspense.”
—Caitlin Barasch, author of A Novel Obsession
“Energizing, riveting, and often very funny, The Other Lata features a scammer you won’t be able to stop rooting for. When Lata receives an invite to a fancy affair meant for another Lata Murthy, she decides to RSVP yes–setting off a whirlwind chain of events that includes romance, mystery, and even crime. With subtle but effective nods to classism and racism, Kirthana Ramisetti’s newest is thought-provoking while also unendingly fun.”—Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Session
“The Other Lata is a fun and twisty ride. Kirthana Ramisetti’s third novel is both an entertaining, character-driven mystery and a deep critique of the absurdly wealthy.”—Geek Girl Authority
“A wild, fun ride.”—Booklist