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kristinj1's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is a really interesting story, mainly because it was a world that I really know nothing about and having zero experience with. There were a few things about the writing that I bumped against, but overall I think the story was a really interesting one. Depicting a few people who were set up as villains in the story as just overall bad people without any redeeming qualities. It feels like these were based on real life people and had realistic stories, so feel weird that they already picked it in such a negative way without any mitigating circumstances or stories to be told. That being said, it was still really fascinating look at a Muslim community in Toronto. I think I would probably read the next story in this series, we're there to be one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
kollieollie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75
This book was very enjoyable to read. The characters are endearing and I really appreciated reading a story inspired by my favorite book, Pride and Prejudice, that took a different path from other modern retellings. It was a nice blend of comfortable and familiar without being quite as predicable as is often the case with these types of books. I highly recommend picking up this book if you are a Jane Austen fan. ☺️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Abortion, and Abandonment
mbedrosian's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Islamophobia, and Kidnapping