Hustle, Baby

In Hustle, Baby, a gripping novel by Priya Guns, a Tamil refugee family from Sri Lanka navigates the challenges of life in a new country, grappling with the harsh realities of unemployment and mounting bills. Teenage Dilo juggles her responsibilities, including caring for her baby cousin, while her family faces eviction after both matriarchs lose their jobs. Their desperation leads them to the charismatic day-trader Mark, who promises quick financial salvation but ultimately reveals the risks of his schemes. This fiercely told story explores themes of survival and the lengths one will go to in pursuit of a better life.