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sciammi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-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
3.0
kelsmreads's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
hey_jemma's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ksaratom's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
this felt like a 2000s rom com: scenarios and antics that were cheesy and a silly side character made for comedic relief. I will say there was only like a hint, a smidgen, a speck of romance. it was more of a contemporary story that follows a muslim woman facing islamophobia and prejudice in her workplace and neighborhood.
I enjoyed the strong sense of community and how important it was to the narrator, but I found hana’s actions to be very childish/immature. this was definitely more ya. the ending reveal felt rushed and anticlimactic, but the story was already being dragged out.
overall, I was entertained by their banter, but I really thought I was getting a romance.
bethyj's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? No
4.0
anggia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
that upgrade from idk if we can be friends, since you're about to bulldoze my family business to my husband, definitely made me cry
writingbookscoffee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
farhana101's review
5.0
*4.5 stars
This book was so enjoyable. It centred around the big Fs (Family, friends and food!!). Everything about this book sucked me in- the well-rounded characters, the tight-knit community, the authenticity the authors brings both about Hana’s culture and religion. The romance was really cute too and my only complaint was that the ending was a little rushed/ended abruptly. I really wish the author had added in an epilogue or given us some insight to Aydin’s thoughts while he processed everything going on in his life. Overall, a highly enjoyable read!
This book was so enjoyable. It centred around the big Fs (Family, friends and food!!). Everything about this book sucked me in- the well-rounded characters, the tight-knit community, the authenticity the authors brings both about Hana’s culture and religion. The romance was really cute too and my only complaint was that the ending was a little rushed/ended abruptly. I really wish the author had added in an epilogue or given us some insight to Aydin’s thoughts while he processed everything going on in his life. Overall, a highly enjoyable read!