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mirandaleighhhh's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
This was as devastating as it was beautiful. The writing style is interesting and dynamic, it felt a bit like a diary, but more than that. Three resilient Muslim American sisters, steadfast in their bond, finding home within each other and within themselves as other "homes" crumble away.
"we belong to a people who love the moon / yes, a god too- Allah / and the trees as well / the fabric tied to their branches / their roots deep in the ground / their arms toward the sky / towards her"
"my little ones / my sticky children / at home the babysitter / annoyed I'm not back / inshallah / they'll know / love so much / the love leaks / out of me / dark red / on / pavement / all I can see the moon / my blood / she's full / the streetlamps twinkle"
"We're mothered by everything because we know how to look for the mothering, because we know a mother might leave us and we'll need another mother to step in and take it's place"
"My sisters, my Gods, my mirrors" OUCH OUCH OUCH
"My sister- mother, my other God... God of the night; God of the stars. God of the boombox. God of the wind in her hair"
"we belong to a people who love the moon / yes, a god too- Allah / and the trees as well / the fabric tied to their branches / their roots deep in the ground / their arms toward the sky / towards her"
"my little ones / my sticky children / at home the babysitter / annoyed I'm not back / inshallah / they'll know / love so much / the love leaks / out of me / dark red / on / pavement / all I can see the moon / my blood / she's full / the streetlamps twinkle"
"We're mothered by everything because we know how to look for the mothering, because we know a mother might leave us and we'll need another mother to step in and take it's place"
"My sisters, my Gods, my mirrors" OUCH OUCH OUCH
"My sister- mother, my other God... God of the night; God of the stars. God of the boombox. God of the wind in her hair"
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Xenophobia, and Sexual assault
briaarnese's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Something about the poetic and stream of consciousness nature of this book hooked me. I’m a sucker for beautiful yet surreal imagery and metaphor, and the author wrote these beautifully.
Great storytelling packed into a short but well-developed narrative about grief & overcoming despite all odds.
Great storytelling packed into a short but well-developed narrative about grief & overcoming despite all odds.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Islamophobia, Sexism, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, and Cursing
yinflower's review
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Grief, Islamophobia, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death, Xenophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, and Physical abuse
noble_editorial's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a powerful book. It's highly literary, with a number of poetic tangents. I think this was beautifully done, but it can be intimidating for readers who usually stick to genre fiction. A great deal is left open to interpretation, and I initially found it a bit frustrating, as I craved more explanation regarding the motivations of each sister. With time and reflection, I've become more comfortable with the author's nuanced approach, but in some ways, I do wish they had given the reader just a bit more insight. Overall, however, this is an emotional and beautifully told story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, and Xenophobia
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