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dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is horrifying and focuses on such a prevalent issue happening all around the world.
This book follows a high school senior named Nalia who is from a conservative Pakistani family. Her family allows her choice in everything except who she marries, as that is seen as a form of respect from child to parent. One problem is she is deeply in love with her secret boyfriend, Saif.
This book truly showcased the detrimental effect of abuse and family generational upbringing. Nalia’s parents while I understood their thoughts and why they retained their beliefs- they ultimately destroyed their daughter and any semblance of remorse in the process. What Nalia endured was horrific and no one deserves to go through any of what she went through but sadly, so many survivors and people are in forced marriages every day.
Saeed’s writing style was simplistic but truly engaging showing the vulnerability and suspense of the situation. I truly felt like I was right beside Nadia and wondered and truly doubted if she would ever return home and make it out alive
I am glad I read this book and for anyone thinking of reading this I strongly encourage you do if you are in the right headspace and feel like you can handle some of the heavy topics.
TW: Forced Marriage, Emotional/Physical Abuse, Rape, Drugged, Forced Abduction, Mention of Miscarriage, Brutal Attack and imprisonment,
This book follows a high school senior named Nalia who is from a conservative Pakistani family. Her family allows her choice in everything except who she marries, as that is seen as a form of respect from child to parent. One problem is she is deeply in love with her secret boyfriend, Saif.
This book truly showcased the detrimental effect of abuse and family generational upbringing. Nalia’s parents while I understood their thoughts and why they retained their beliefs- they ultimately destroyed their daughter and any semblance of remorse in the process. What Nalia endured was horrific and no one deserves to go through any of what she went through but sadly, so many survivors and people are in forced marriages every day.
Saeed’s writing style was simplistic but truly engaging showing the vulnerability and suspense of the situation. I truly felt like I was right beside Nadia and wondered and truly doubted if she would ever return home and make it out alive
I am glad I read this book and for anyone thinking of reading this I strongly encourage you do if you are in the right headspace and feel like you can handle some of the heavy topics.
TW: Forced Marriage, Emotional/Physical Abuse, Rape, Drugged, Forced Abduction, Mention of Miscarriage, Brutal Attack and imprisonment,
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy and Blood
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