The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
elliemcc11's review against another edition
4.0
Set in Saudia Arabia this love story between Eritrean immigrant and Saudi born woman certainly lives up to the "love conquers all" premise. It is a beautifully told tale and the descriptions of the environment and culture really set the scene and draw the reader in to this closed community. It is also at times a thrilling, edge of the seat read - I thought the ending was set at just the right level - how accurate to what would likely happen in a case of forbidden love I don't know, but it worked for me as a reader. A fascinating read of many levels.
rosiefrog's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
esther_habs's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
shablakapi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? No
5.0
tuma's review against another edition
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Meh. Felt like it was written by a man who doesn't really understand women. Fiore doesn't feel believable to me as another woman. I spent most of the book rolling my eyes at Naser and her. 😅 But I enjoyed the writing style well enough and learned about how foreigners are treated in Saudi. Overall, not a memorable read but didn't hate it.
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence and Xenophobia
denimbaobab's review against another edition
3.0
A shocking window into a world of which I know nothing. I hurt for the character. I felt anger for them. And relief for myself, for not being trapped the way they were.
yaizaps's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Minor: Sexism, Child abuse, and Sexual harassment
astroneatly's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? No
3.75
niwrad93's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75