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greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Islamophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
iiselin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Cursing and Hate crime
Minor: Sexism, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
cutepatzie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Gaslighting, and Classism
smlima1992's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
mandkips's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Bullying
criticalbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Classism
h_brohman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Xenophobia and Islamophobia
naa2804's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Xenophobia
bekkabergamot's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This book is so important. Firstly, it acknowledges the extreme islamophobia and xenophobia that were displayed after 9/11. Secondly, it depicts the obstacles that BIPOC youth navigate both externally and internally. Part of this book is Shirin working on lowering the defense systems she had to put up as a coping mechanism. TW: the racism in this book made me feel physically sick, but I recommend this book to anyone who has not been personally victimized by racism, especially islamophobia. Too often people dismiss people of color for being angry, and a book like this provides a good reason why one would be enraged after dealing with injustices, hostility, and abuse. Shirin is so clever, funny, and she will have you rooting for her.
I will definitely be seeking out more of this authors books to read.
4.5 Stars Rounded Up
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia
raynaaskiverr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Xenophobia