The Forty Rules of Love is a novel written by the Turkish author Elif Shafak,[1][2][3] Her interest in writing this book was influenced by the degree she received in Gender and Women’s Studies.

[12][13] Sweet Blasphemy was structured in a way to focus on the five elements of nature: Water, Air, Earth, Fire and Void.

[14] The story presented in the novel is based on "love and spirituality that explains what it means to follow your heart".

[18] The Forty Rules of Love won Prix ALEF* - Mention Spéciale Littérature Etrangère.

It was included in the "Love, Sex & Romance - February" category of Novels That Shaped Our World.