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A review by dawnshaee
Rana Joon and the One and Only Now by Shideh Etaat
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It was an alright read, I don’t regret reading it. For YA it doesn’t get too deep into the layered aspects of Rana’s life, although I wish it would have.
The story was a bit buried underneath the hearty “advice” on what felt like every single page, but I get why it was important for Rana to process and self-actualize. I wanted more from the mentorship/role models that were present in her life.
The whole rap battle piece felt unnecessary, there wasn’t any battling happening? For the sake of rap battle culture I could’ve done without it, even though it was supposed to be a big part of her connection to her deceased best friend.
The story was a bit buried underneath the hearty “advice” on what felt like every single page, but I get why it was important for Rana to process and self-actualize. I wanted more from the mentorship/role models that were present in her life.
The whole rap battle piece felt unnecessary, there wasn’t any battling happening? For the sake of rap battle culture I could’ve done without it, even though it was supposed to be a big part of her connection to her deceased best friend.