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24 reviews
The Space Between Our Footsteps by Naomi Shihab Nye
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Loved reading poems from Arab authors :)
The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Despite the slow start, once the plot kicked in, it kicked in hard. The effect the main character had on the people around him was beautifully shown. The ending is emotional but not sad- though I feel like bawling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Had to read this for school, the rest is self explanatory
Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Stranger by Albert Camus
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Honestly if this book wasn't such an easy read, I don't think I would have finished it. And if I didn't know the book was really about absurdism and existentialism- I would never have rated it past a 1 star. That's not to say it was bad though! I liked it, it was a quick read, hearing the events all unfold from the main character was so interesting. Page 121 in particular felt so powerful, it was the first time we got such a strong reaction from the main character.
Love From A to Z by S.K. Ali
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Proud to say I finally found a book with good Muslim representation. The book was light and even funny at times, but also knew how to be serious and darker at other times. Such a cute romance story, only complaint would be the dialog felt off at times but its easy to read through.
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
adventurous
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
As a Middle Eastern/ Arab person, seeing my people’s culture, food, practices, even décor being represented was so comforting.
But the actual book felt like it was trying to do/ be so many things that, in the end, it was stretched too thin. Having scratched the surfaces at so many things but diving into none. And a small poke, but the way the author described things always seemed off. Much detail was put into small things and not into more important things (like describing scenery/ the environment).
I will say though Hafsah Faizal has a beautiful way with words, which definitely made me keep reading the books
But the actual book felt like it was trying to do/ be so many things that, in the end, it was stretched too thin. Having scratched the surfaces at so many things but diving into none. And a small poke, but the way the author described things always seemed off. Much detail was put into small things and not into more important things (like describing scenery/ the environment).
I will say though Hafsah Faizal has a beautiful way with words, which definitely made me keep reading the books