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jess_always_reading's review
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Ableism
btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Misogyny
Minor: Hate crime, Racism, and Pregnancy
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