rheaalley's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so relatable (I also was a Desi figure- Rani Lakshmibhai!- for my middle school’s living wax museum. I was also judged by the other kids until they found out I was allowed to carry a plastic sword for my costume.). I think that if I had this book in middle school, I would have felt seen and more embracing of my culture! The only qualms was that the language was a little juvenile for me BUT that’s on me for reading a book that is most likely targeting towards middle schoolers lol. Otherwise a fantastic read!
leavingsealevel's review against another edition
3.0
I am sure I am not the only person who reads middle grade when they need a boost :) Next up, The Sea in Winter.
cutesycream's review against another edition
5.0
“People who do terrible things aren’t always evil,” Thaya Jaan says. “Just misguided. May Allah have mercy on them.”
This is the second book from Amina's Series. We follow our little main girl called Amina a Pakistani girl in America. She started feeling this kind of like identity crisis because of all of that issues about her country and races.
I really love it. It's like really give me this comfortable feeling. I can see myself reading it over and over even though I don't really read middle grade book but this absolutely wonderful and make me want to read other middle grade book. I also love this book because I and Amina are Muslims so I feel really connected to her. Over all, it's really good book something I probably would read for my child later when I'm married and have kids XD
This is the second book from Amina's Series. We follow our little main girl called Amina a Pakistani girl in America. She started feeling this kind of like identity crisis because of all of that issues about her country and races.
I really love it. It's like really give me this comfortable feeling. I can see myself reading it over and over even though I don't really read middle grade book but this absolutely wonderful and make me want to read other middle grade book. I also love this book because I and Amina are Muslims so I feel really connected to her. Over all, it's really good book something I probably would read for my child later when I'm married and have kids XD
cardancardancardan's review against another edition
“is this fucking play about us?”
this is a true five star duet in my heart
this is a true five star duet in my heart
mora55's review against another edition
i liked this one more than the first which was surprising but not in a bad way! i loved the friendship between amina and nico. however i did think there was perhaps too much going on because a lot of the plot threads got relegated to the background and the only way we knew how they were progressing was when someone would mention that x or y had already happened off-page.
curiouskettle's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-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? N/A
4.0
greenlivingaudioworm's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia, Medical content, and Racism
jess_segraves's review
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
4.0
story_sanctuary's review against another edition
5.0
I read AMINA’S SONG at the perfect time– just when I needed a warm, fun story of community and family and belonging. I loved the chapters showing Amina with her family in Pakistan. The descriptions of the market, the rooftop, and the food all made those scenes come to life. I also loved Amina’s relationship with her cousin Zohra and her uncle.
I also loved the way the story followed her faith and her connection with her mosque and the ways she and others sought to help refugees who had just come to America. That generosity and welcoming warmth was really sweet.
As with AMINA’S VOICE, this story also focuses on Amina’s internal journey. She feels caught between her love for America and Pakistan and at a loss for how to explain and show that love to the people in her life on each side. I love that her path led her to compose her own music and challenged her to find ways to speak up, both in her class project about Malala and in her friendships.
All in all, I’d say this book is another winner. It’s got a strong faith-positive message, and a beautiful celebration of community as well as a thoughtful, brave heroine in Amina. Readers who enjoy multicultural stories or are looking for books that celebrate community will definitely want this one on their shelves.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Opinions are my own.
I also loved the way the story followed her faith and her connection with her mosque and the ways she and others sought to help refugees who had just come to America. That generosity and welcoming warmth was really sweet.
As with AMINA’S VOICE, this story also focuses on Amina’s internal journey. She feels caught between her love for America and Pakistan and at a loss for how to explain and show that love to the people in her life on each side. I love that her path led her to compose her own music and challenged her to find ways to speak up, both in her class project about Malala and in her friendships.
All in all, I’d say this book is another winner. It’s got a strong faith-positive message, and a beautiful celebration of community as well as a thoughtful, brave heroine in Amina. Readers who enjoy multicultural stories or are looking for books that celebrate community will definitely want this one on their shelves.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Opinions are my own.