A review by ladygetslit
Love from Mecca to Medina by S.K. Ali

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

Reasons I Loved This: 
  1. I learned so much about Islam. As an outsider, I had to look up a bunch of different things because this was clearly written for Muslim readers, which is incredible. 
  2. Even though the miscommunication storyline was somewhat forced, I am a sucker for these types of stories, and I just love Adam and Zayneb being messy and adorable. 
  3. This story treads the line between YA and regular fiction and does it so well. 
  4. The interlude written in 3rd person but from the POV of A & Z's cat melted my heart.
  5. Even as a non-Muslim, this book felt so spiritual and made me reflect on the spiritual journey we all take, regardless of what religion we do or don't practice. 
  6. Honest discussion about that awkward time in your life when you're still trying to figure out who you're going to be in the wider world as a 20-something was spot on. 
  7. Did I mention A & Z are just adorable? Because they are, and I love them. 
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