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A review by fairyollie
The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
I cannot believe this is a debut novel! it is a stunning, emotional, empowering, hopeful, absolutely masterful work about equity and equality and how the oppression of one is the oppression of all. I am so relieved that the sequel comes out soon because I need more Alamaxa in my life pronto
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Police brutality, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and War