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A review by radhi_inthelibrary
Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If yall know me, you know how much I loved Ayesha at Last ❤️, and I think this comes pretty close! It took me a while to get into tbh, because I couldn't exactly relate to Nada.. she's a little crazier than even 1 am lol 😆. But once I got hooked, there was no going back. I mean, there's a taIl, broody guy with a mysterious past, need I say more? If I do: it's funny & cute but also touches on serious issues 🥺.
The societal & family issues are very relatable for pretty much any close-knit community imo. And I think one thing the author has improved on from previous books is the way she delivered the South Asian stereotypes. I know readers have had issues with this in the past, but this time, it's put in the context of - that stereotypes continue to exist as long as we give power to them 💞. And I loved that because we see characters come to this realization and act on it. I was screaming at the romance btw🙊🙉🙈. There was such a shocking plot twist that I almost threw the book(not in the good kind of way 😅) because I was like there's nooo freaking wayyy (to my Mustlims, you'll know when you know😂). But l'm glad I trusted Uzma Jalaluddin, didn't throw my book, & kept reading 😂. I wish we got more of Nada & Baz, & there were a few plot holes, but l'm not complaining much.
Anyway, go read this book!
P.S. I will always appreciate a book with practising Muslim characters.❤️❤️
The societal & family issues are very relatable for pretty much any close-knit community imo. And I think one thing the author has improved on from previous books is the way she delivered the South Asian stereotypes. I know readers have had issues with this in the past, but this time, it's put in the context of - that stereotypes continue to exist as long as we give power to them 💞. And I loved that because we see characters come to this realization and act on it. I was screaming at the romance btw🙊🙉🙈. There was such a shocking plot twist that I almost threw the book(not in the good kind of way 😅) because I was like there's nooo freaking wayyy (to my Mustlims, you'll know when you know😂). But l'm glad I trusted Uzma Jalaluddin, didn't throw my book, & kept reading 😂. I wish we got more of Nada & Baz, & there were a few plot holes, but l'm not complaining much.
Anyway, go read this book!
P.S. I will always appreciate a book with practising Muslim characters.❤️❤️