A review by basicbbookworm
Love, Hate & Other Filters, by Samira Ahmed
3.0
I've been trying to make a conscious effort to read more books with POC as the main character. Reading is one of the few ways I am able to *sort of* experience what it is like to be in the shoes of people with different skin colors, religions, or other life circumstances than myself and I appreciate being able to have that.
As for the story, it was cute. It seemed like the lighter version of A Very Large Expanse of Sea, and to be honest it wasn't as powerful for me probably because of that. The additional layer of Maya trying to figure out her relationship with her more traditional parents was one difference between the two that explored another possible facet of being first generation American. I did like Maya and appreciated her spunk. Enjoyed it overall.
As for the story, it was cute. It seemed like the lighter version of A Very Large Expanse of Sea, and to be honest it wasn't as powerful for me probably because of that. The additional layer of Maya trying to figure out her relationship with her more traditional parents was one difference between the two that explored another possible facet of being first generation American. I did like Maya and appreciated her spunk. Enjoyed it overall.