A review by readtotheend
In the Key of Nira Ghani by Natasha Deen

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

 
This is a wonderful #ownvoices YA book about a Guyanese family that has immigrated to Canada. There's so much I could personally relate to in this book and a teen advocating to do things that are outside the expectations of parents is one that hit really hard. It's also very hard to advocate for yourself when there is also a language barrier as well. Grandma was my favorite character and her presence and her tea really brought a necessary calmness into this family's life. It really resonated to me as the reader as well. There is so much tackled in this book from financial struggles of a teen who wants to fit in to getting along with cousins to watching friends have other friends. Even though so much was covered, it never felt like too much. So well done. I read this in one sitting. Highly recommend!