A review by ezwolf
The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective slow-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 absolutely LOVED this book and I absolutely adored Nehal! Both Giorgina and Nehal were wonderfully well written and interesting characters, but I really enjoyed Nehal’s “I will not hesitate to call you out on your bullshit” attitude. Also the fact that she comments on every pretty woman that crosses her path. 

I was a little hesitant about the marriage plot point but the way that Nehal and Nico go from tentative allies to the partnership they have by the end of the book is great. The acknowledgment that neither of them wanted to be married to each other but can help each other get things they want was so much fun to read about. 

This book does a great job of covering a lot of important topics from women’s rights in general, voting rights for women, abortions, purity culture, wealthy privilege, etc. 

The wait for the next book to come out will be worth it, I have no doubt! 

Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review.
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