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kelskiiz's review
funny
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? Yes
4.0
i liked our mcs a lot; they were both adorable and funny, and neither of them annoyed me (although certain side characters absolutely did). there was some shenaniganery and some hijinks, but considering the identity porn premise, no irritating misunderstandings.
aforeman's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
eshatto's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thereticentseer's review against another edition
4.0
A 3.5 read rounded to 4 stars, and my first read for 2024! This was such a cute, fluffy read with all the right Muslim rep I've been looking for! I never had the time to finish Pride and Prejudice, but this must be a sign to do it now lol
lilys_librqry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
booksonthefloor's review against another edition
4.0
3.5, but I round up.
This book is super cute and very light. I saw a lot of growth in the main characters, particularly Khalid. Lately, in my own life, I have been trying to find the "gray" in situations and purposefully notice that people's actions are rarely black and white. This is a journey that Khalid also goes on; he learns that there is not one "right" way to be Muslim, as long as you are not hurting other people. He had to wrestle with his mother's pious interpretation of Islam. Her actions are not solely a result of her practicing a more conservative religion; he learns that they also come from a place of fear and pride. This story encapsulated that life is more nuanced than the stereotypes you were raised in (or led to believe from the outside looking in.)
If I were to make one criticism, it's that the "villains" (and there are definitely villains in this story) are kinda flat characters. They are kinda "all bad," with Khalid's boss in particular having really zero redeeming qualities. As a plot point, this works. But in a book about seeing the gray, this character, in particular, is pretty black and white.
This book is super cute and very light. I saw a lot of growth in the main characters, particularly Khalid. Lately, in my own life, I have been trying to find the "gray" in situations and purposefully notice that people's actions are rarely black and white. This is a journey that Khalid also goes on; he learns that there is not one "right" way to be Muslim, as long as you are not hurting other people. He had to wrestle with his mother's pious interpretation of Islam. Her actions are not solely a result of her practicing a more conservative religion; he learns that they also come from a place of fear and pride. This story encapsulated that life is more nuanced than the stereotypes you were raised in (or led to believe from the outside looking in.)
If I were to make one criticism, it's that the "villains" (and there are definitely villains in this story) are kinda flat characters. They are kinda "all bad," with Khalid's boss in particular having really zero redeeming qualities. As a plot point, this works. But in a book about seeing the gray, this character, in particular, is pretty black and white.
limeykiss's review against another edition
5.0
By far one of the best books I’ve read this year. Ayesha is the strong Elizabeth Bennett we all know and love, and Khalid is a kinder but just as fumbling Darcy. I loved the family dynamics in the book, especially the relationship between Aisha and Nana, who was by far one of the funniest characters in the whole book. I finished this book wishing it wasn’t over, wishing I could start again and experience it anew, because it’s so wonderful, a morsel of sorrow and sweetness and light that I know I will be returning to again and again.
mishsreads's review against another edition
4.0
very cutie, also toronto girl rep!
khalid's struggles with balancing his faith, family and personal life added depth and had not really explored in other books I have read, ayesha's grandparents are literally so cute (best part of the book imo)
khalid's struggles with balancing his faith, family and personal life added depth and had not really explored in other books I have read, ayesha's grandparents are literally so cute (best part of the book imo)
aliferuz's review against another edition
4.0
There are some characters that I loathe so much to the point I reluctant to continue this book. Even the main charachters, Ayesha and Khalid, they have their fair share of trait that I'm not fond of. But I love how vocal and outspoken Ayesha is, she doesn't let others step on her. Khalid, on the other hand, frustrated me more because I feel like he couldn't stand up for himself. I enjoyed this story most of the time, but the plot escalated quickly to my liking and it's a little bit boring toward the end.