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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
Hands down one of the best YA novels I’ve ever read. For me, an eye-opening look and what it feels like to be Muslim in America. Amidst racism, sexism and ignorance, Shirin’s story is raw, relentless, and heartbreaking. Although over the course of the story, her walls came down slowly, I would have enjoyed a slightly more stretched out ending. Loved how the author wrote such emotion into the dialogue and interactions between Shirin and Ocean without saying too much.
I whipped through this book! It was SO good. I loved how it tackled the issues of race in America after such a devastating event. I thought the love story was a little unrealistic, but thats just me nitpicking.
Finally some Persian representation! Absolutely amazing!
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
I finished the first book in my September Read for Palestine TBR [Was recommended this one due to the author being highly pro-Palestine!]
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Favorite Quote : “If the decision you’ve made has brought you closer to humanity, then you’ve done the right thing.”
Woah. This book was so powerful. Shirins character while so different from my walk of life was such a relatable character. The way she was so down to earth while also not being scared to call out peoples bullshit was so refreshing to see in a female character. This storyline and the characters racism she received made me so frustrated for her and the real life Muslim community that get this shit daily. The shit she went through was so vile and harmful and I’m glad that it wasn’t talked about in a way of “it made me stronger” type of way. It was fucked but she still learned to find joy in the world and surround herself with kind people at the end of the day. This was my first read from this author and her writing style was absolute perfection , I will DEFINITELY be reading more from her and highly recommend this one!
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Favorite Quote : “If the decision you’ve made has brought you closer to humanity, then you’ve done the right thing.”
Woah. This book was so powerful. Shirins character while so different from my walk of life was such a relatable character. The way she was so down to earth while also not being scared to call out peoples bullshit was so refreshing to see in a female character. This storyline and the characters racism she received made me so frustrated for her and the real life Muslim community that get this shit daily. The shit she went through was so vile and harmful and I’m glad that it wasn’t talked about in a way of “it made me stronger” type of way. It was fucked but she still learned to find joy in the world and surround herself with kind people at the end of the day. This was my first read from this author and her writing style was absolute perfection , I will DEFINITELY be reading more from her and highly recommend this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Xenophobia
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
slow-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
HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!! TAHEREH MAFI MADE ME FEEL ALL THE FEELS.
emotional
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
I don't like so much this books. The history is easy to read, but anything happens, and when finally that a thing the book ir over
A stunning book, most of which i devoured in one sitting. Shirin’s character development was amazing, not just with Ocean but the dance team aswell. She slowly but surely started to open up to Ocean so sweet to read. Ocean was also dreamy and he was just SO NICE. We love a varsity basketball.
I liked that both Shirin and Ocean had their own personal struggles and also that it was perhaps not the ideal ending for them but a satisfactory one which left much to the imagination. Described the teenage experience really well and the instability and insecurity that comes with been a teen.
The way Shirin was treated was so horrible and the lack of care shown by the various authority figures was heartbreaking to read. This book is a must read for any teenage/adult and it really shows that in a world where you can be anything, be kind.
I liked that both Shirin and Ocean had their own personal struggles and also that it was perhaps not the ideal ending for them but a satisfactory one which left much to the imagination. Described the teenage experience really well and the instability and insecurity that comes with been a teen.
The way Shirin was treated was so horrible and the lack of care shown by the various authority figures was heartbreaking to read. This book is a must read for any teenage/adult and it really shows that in a world where you can be anything, be kind.
i had high expectations for this book. as a huge fan of the shatter me series, i already loved tahereh’s writing. i already knew the premise of the book and i knew i would learn a lot from it. i knew i would probably like it.
still, i was nowhere ready for this book. i started crying at 5% and i don’t think i ever stoped. i realized prejudices i had and didn’t even knew they were there. i kept smiling at the book as an idiot, i started laughing at loud just to be sobbing at the next chapter.
this book was a roller coaster of love, pain, sadness, light, laughter and learning. it was one of the best books i’ve ever read.
and i feel like i must point out the difference between tahereh’s writing in the shatter me series and in this book. neither of them are bad, and they carrie the same essence; but somehow they’re not the same. and it fits so perfectly.
i loved shirin so so so much. the amount of love and compassion i created for her isn’t normal. and i also
loved ocean. i loved navid. i loved the romance. i loved everything. i never write reviews cause particularly, i never think they are any good or worth reading. but i just had to come here and say how much i’m completely in love for this book.
so thank you, tahereh, for giving me this. thank you for sharing this story, for writing it, for putting so much passion and love and reality in this. i don’t know what else to say besides this. thank you.
still, i was nowhere ready for this book. i started crying at 5% and i don’t think i ever stoped. i realized prejudices i had and didn’t even knew they were there. i kept smiling at the book as an idiot, i started laughing at loud just to be sobbing at the next chapter.
this book was a roller coaster of love, pain, sadness, light, laughter and learning. it was one of the best books i’ve ever read.
and i feel like i must point out the difference between tahereh’s writing in the shatter me series and in this book. neither of them are bad, and they carrie the same essence; but somehow they’re not the same. and it fits so perfectly.
i loved shirin so so so much. the amount of love and compassion i created for her isn’t normal. and i also
loved ocean. i loved navid. i loved the romance. i loved everything. i never write reviews cause particularly, i never think they are any good or worth reading. but i just had to come here and say how much i’m completely in love for this book.
so thank you, tahereh, for giving me this. thank you for sharing this story, for writing it, for putting so much passion and love and reality in this. i don’t know what else to say besides this. thank you.