[7] The Bad Muslim Discount, published February 2, 2021 by Doubleday Books, follows "two families from Pakistan and Iraq in the 1990s to San Francisco in 2016.
"[9] In another starred review, Library Journal lauded Masood's writing, calling him "born storyteller" who "has crafted a fast-paced page-turner with plenty of insightful commentary on religion, family, love, and national politics in this debut novel that is expertly written and a joy to read.
However, Publishers Weekly called The Bad Muslim Discount "ambitious" yet "flawed," noting that "[d]espite many insightful moments, Masood’s characters never fully come to life.
They reminds listeners to consider the vantage points by which Masood’s book observes America, as both a destination and an actor on the world stage.
"[15] Booklist provided a mixed review, noting that "both debut narrators can expect long audiobook careers because they’re that good," but they are not "a dynamic duo."