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amberinpieces's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, and Medical content
Minor: Gun violence
karina_dreamsinwords's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
As a non Muslim reader, I truly appreciated the backdrop of Ramadan and watching our protagonist partake in it's traditions with her extended family. The ultra sweet, slow burn romance between Dua and Hassan was so darn cute- especially with the wholesome ending!! YES.
From perusing reviews by Islamic readers, the representation in this gem is amazing! Further still, I encourage you to check out some own voice reviews to get the full effect on how incredible this book is.
I hope Beg has future projects in the works because I will definitely be reading anything she puts out.
Moderate: Islamophobia and Racism
Minor: Gun violence
goldenelegy's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Islamophobia, Gun violence, and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs
kingdom_of_bookish_things's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Islamophobia and Gun violence
fiwwa's review against another edition
- 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
"No one deserves to be insulted because of their faith or because of how they choose to dress. It's not right."
Salaam, with Love was my first muslim romance book that I read and let me tell you I. LOVE. THIS. BOOK. SO MUCH. It has the perfect combination of romance, friendship, family, and faith with a great representation of Islam particularly during Ramadan.
Let's talk about the characters first, starting with Dua. Oh, that girl. As a muslim girl, I can relate so much to Dua's characters, we have a lot of similar views on Islam and even about ourselves. Dua's character growth is wonderful, especially how she nailed her Ramadan list. And she isn't the only one who has grown in faith because seeing her development inspired me so much, so I did too.
And Hassan? The perfect boy I need, every muslim girls dream boy, the ideal man muslim parents want their daughters to marry. He's the perfect golden boy; smart, respectful, and not to mention he's a hafiz (yes, as in a person who has memorized the whole Quran) (yes, I did screamed when they mention that).
Each of the supporting characters aka Dua's family and friends, is endearing in their own way. The family dynamics amongst them are incredible, I loved how supportive they are of one another. They even treat their friends as though they were family. Haya and Mahdi would probably be my favorites. Haya is the type of girl who can brighten our day and cheer us up when we're down, she's the best friend and sister we could ever ask for. And Mahdi, as the youngest child is just the cutest, I loved how honest he is.
I see nothing is missing from the plot. There was one part of the book that shattered my heart, no one deserves to be treated like that. I liked how the author shows that a Muslim woman's appearance, whether they're a hijabi or not, does not reflects their faith. And the ending? Perfect. Yes. Definitely interested.
A perfect wholesome read for Ramadan and would totally recommend this especially when you need more proof that halal relationship is indeed possible. When you have free time, read this before Ramadan ends.
Graphic: Hate crime, Gun violence, Racism, and Islamophobia
librocubicularist_x's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
And also I’d to make a quick tribute to Dassan❤️ Hassan and Dua's relationship is everything I want
Graphic: Violence, Islamophobia, and Gun violence
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Blood
alychee's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Gun violence and Islamophobia
Moderate: Racism
lynnmarier99's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Hate crime, Gun violence, and Islamophobia
taliabasma's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I will say it read less as a romance and more as a coming of age. Islamically, I understand why, but still wish Hassan was in it more considering the ending.
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, and Islamophobia
katieav's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
There were two aspects of the book I did not love, with the first being everyone’s perception of Dua at the beginning of the story. Now this may be a tad biased because I absolutely adored Dua, but it frustrated me that Mahnoor was so cold to her, my understanding was that Mahnoor was in her early 20s and I would have never treated my cousin a few years younger than me like that. I also felt her uncle was judgmental when she seemed to be a great young woman, even if not perfect. The second thing I was disappointed in was the romance aspect. While I loved how it began, the ending for
Overall it was a quick and enjoyable read and I’m so grateful to have read it-especially during Ramadan.
Graphic: Islamophobia
Moderate: Gun violence