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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
Check out my full video review: https://youtu.be/UeYLEKtiCVs
Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know follows Khayyam Maquet, a 17 year old America, French, Indian Muslim girl who is spending her summer in Paris. She is doing some research looking into old known writes and painters of Europe, and her path might connect with a woman two hundred years before called Leila.
I go much deeper into the synopsis in my video review btw, because it is about so much more than that! I really liked this book and the themes it held. Khayyam is a wonderful character to follow, determined and funny. I love the idea of finding women in the past that were defined by the men who knew them, that they were not a story on their own. I liked the romance, and see how she grows as a character while reflecting on her old romance and finding all these things for herself. My main issues with the book was the writing, that sometimes felt disjointed. And that fact that these two teens are the only ones who could solve this mystery haha. But overall a very enjoyable read, with great themes, characters and just the right amount of cuteness! Would recommend. 3.75/5 stars.
Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know follows Khayyam Maquet, a 17 year old America, French, Indian Muslim girl who is spending her summer in Paris. She is doing some research looking into old known writes and painters of Europe, and her path might connect with a woman two hundred years before called Leila.
I go much deeper into the synopsis in my video review btw, because it is about so much more than that! I really liked this book and the themes it held. Khayyam is a wonderful character to follow, determined and funny. I love the idea of finding women in the past that were defined by the men who knew them, that they were not a story on their own. I liked the romance, and see how she grows as a character while reflecting on her old romance and finding all these things for herself. My main issues with the book was the writing, that sometimes felt disjointed. And that fact that these two teens are the only ones who could solve this mystery haha. But overall a very enjoyable read, with great themes, characters and just the right amount of cuteness! Would recommend. 3.75/5 stars.
Cute story, a fast read, but definitely NOT very probable story line. The setting in Paris was a nice touch, though I found it a bit weird that it didn't touch on Islamophobia at all, while that is a huge issue for Muslims living, and even visiting France.
I enjoyed it, though, for what it was. A fast, relaxing read, with an unsurprising ending.
There is nothing wrong with that.
I enjoyed it, though, for what it was. A fast, relaxing read, with an unsurprising ending.
There is nothing wrong with that.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Islamophobia, Colonisation
Minor: Violence
challenging
reflective
relaxing
I’ve read two other books by this author and they were pretty good. This one sucked. Khayyam was a hypocrite who I didn’t care about at all. Who gets mad at someone for cheating on them while you are literally cheating on them back? It was a harsh comparison to a woman from 200 years ago who was risking her life for her one true love.
The tagline for this book is “Smash the patriarchy. Eat all the pastries.” It didn’t really fill the quota for either. 2.5⭐️
The tagline for this book is “Smash the patriarchy. Eat all the pastries.” It didn’t really fill the quota for either. 2.5⭐️
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes