Scan barcode
sabbyu's review against another edition
5.0
Loved every moment of this book and cannot express how much I loved it. The story moves along at a pleasant pace with flashbacks in between. Nada is a likable character because she’s so real. There are moments where I adore her and moments where I’m completely frustrated with her. I felt like I saw her grow over the course of the novel. Although I’m familiar with the plot of Persuasion and probably could’ve assumed the plot of this story, I still found myself gasping aloud at all twists and turns. Uzma Jalaluddin delivers again with another lovely story centering a South Asian Muslim woman.
feelinalittlebookish's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
Loved this book. Nada and Baz are just *perfection*
jess_always_reading's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was a great story! The majority of the present day parts take place over a weekend or so with the rest happening as tantalizing flashbacks that slowly reveal the character's backstories. As a Torontonian myself it was also really cool to read a book so anchored in our city and in the Muslim community. Jalaluddin doesn't shy away from depicting character flaws and balancing both the wonderful and the challenging aspects of growing up in a tight-knit immigrant community.
A beatiful story of being true to yourself and your community, of breaking patterns, and of the different types of love.
10/10 would recommend.
A beatiful story of being true to yourself and your community, of breaking patterns, and of the different types of love.
10/10 would recommend.
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Ableism
thisbookisbananas's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
There were so many great things about this book. Cringy delicious drama, commentary on purity culture in Muslim communities,the emotional experiences and the pining! I love Uzma’s writing style.
I respect why the author chose a dual timeline to tell this second chance romance.However, the dual timeline just wasn’t for me. The author took such a long time to reveal the past relationship, that the romance didn’t really show up until the last quarter of the book. Because I enjoy her writing style, I will gladly pick up another book by this author.
I respect why the author chose a dual timeline to tell this second chance romance.However, the dual timeline just wasn’t for me. The author took such a long time to reveal the past relationship, that the romance didn’t really show up until the last quarter of the book. Because I enjoy her writing style, I will gladly pick up another book by this author.
Minor: Pregnancy
aecarver's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ccmata's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
carakupferman's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
alexandramiller's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katerina_l's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
didyousayrysha's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0