A review by isabeltavares
The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai
Did not finish book. Stopped at 28%.
The Daughters of Izdihar shows us a world (not far from our own) where women have no rights and must do their fathers or brothers' bidding. It is also a world where weaving skills are frowned up and tensions rise as the Daughters try to reclaim their rights in society.
The plot appealed to me right away and I was so excited to read it. I am disappointed to say I have decided to not finish my review copy and these are the following reasons:
*I saw this marketed as an adult book but the writing reads very young and awkward to me.
*I feel no motivation to continue and 30% the characters and the writing haven't hooked me in.
Ultimately, there isn't necessarily anything wrong with this novel. It isn't the right book for me.
However, I hope it finds its readers so if you're reading this and you love fantasy, mythology and stories about rebellious women, then The Daughters of Izdihar is the book for you!
The plot appealed to me right away and I was so excited to read it. I am disappointed to say I have decided to not finish my review copy and these are the following reasons:
*I saw this marketed as an adult book but the writing reads very young and awkward to me.
*I feel no motivation to continue and 30% the characters and the writing haven't hooked me in.
Ultimately, there isn't necessarily anything wrong with this novel. It isn't the right book for me.
However, I hope it finds its readers so if you're reading this and you love fantasy, mythology and stories about rebellious women, then The Daughters of Izdihar is the book for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Abortion