A review by sc104906
Love, Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed
4.0
I got this as an eARC through NetGalley.
Maya is an Indian Muslim navigating life in middle America. No one looks like her and many make assumptions about her. Maya's family has already decided her future, but she refuses to conform to society and her family's expectations. Maya wants to become a film director and possibly fall in love. Maya has applied to a prestigious college, where she can develop her film making, but her parents don't know yet. Also, she has met and begun a potential relationship with the perfect Indian boy, but her long-time crush is starting to finally show an interest as well. Maya is growing into her own and it is difficult for anyone to know what her ultimate choices will be.
I loved the voices in this book. I absolutely loved both love interests and found myself rooting and wanting the best for both. I thought the plot was compelling.
Maya is an Indian Muslim navigating life in middle America. No one looks like her and many make assumptions about her. Maya's family has already decided her future, but she refuses to conform to society and her family's expectations. Maya wants to become a film director and possibly fall in love. Maya has applied to a prestigious college, where she can develop her film making, but her parents don't know yet. Also, she has met and begun a potential relationship with the perfect Indian boy, but her long-time crush is starting to finally show an interest as well. Maya is growing into her own and it is difficult for anyone to know what her ultimate choices will be.
I loved the voices in this book. I absolutely loved both love interests and found myself rooting and wanting the best for both. I thought the plot was compelling.