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sallytiffany's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? No
5.0
onderful book. I loved how they explored identity with such ease and beauty. I related so much and learned a ton, the character had a lot of depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia and Racism
Moderate: Hate crime, Toxic friendship, and Bullying
maple_dove's review against another edition
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
Huda is so relatable. The self-gaslighting, self-doubt, attaching self worth to grades, etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia, Gaslighting, Xenophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Bullying
emily_mh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Huda, as the main character of this novel, was intensely relatable and had fantastic character development - this was definitely the main draw of this story. I personally just wasn’t the biggest fan of the art style, and wished that it was a little longer to flesh out some of the plot points more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Gore, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Racism
Minor: Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Ableism, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, and Vomit
HP reference. Minor content warnings for menstruation and a bomb.amberinpieces's review
funny
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Islamophobia
pvbobrien's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia and Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying
readingsofaslinky's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Five million stars please! A truly excellent book. The sometimes subtle sometimes extreme Islamophobia and Xenophobia in the book cut my heart out exactly like on page 161. But Huda F* is beautiful and her stories have my heart always. Reading this one after “That Can Be Arranged” made me smile to think how much Huda has grown and found herself over the years.
*Huda F as in the character. While the books may be inspired by the author, I don’t proclaim to know or speak on behalf of the author and her experiences ♥️!
*Huda F as in the character. While the books may be inspired by the author, I don’t proclaim to know or speak on behalf of the author and her experiences ♥️!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia and Xenophobia
Moderate: Gaslighting and Bullying
itsy719's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Gaslighting, Islamophobia, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry
katiebowers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.5
This book was really endearing. Focusing on Huda’s story of having to develop a new identity when her family moves from a minority Muslim community in New Jersey (where Huda and her sisters are the only hijabis) to Dearborn, MI (where they join a sea of hijabi classmates and neighbors). Who is Huda now that the thing that made her unique is totally commonplace? How can she make (real) friends? How can she learn to stand up for her beliefs when she’s still figuring them out herself?
Huda’s story is funny and painful in the way most coming of age stories are, while still telling a story that American publishing hasn’t told much before. In a way, my only real critique is that I wish it was longer - which feels more like a compliment.
Huda’s story is funny and painful in the way most coming of age stories are, while still telling a story that American publishing hasn’t told much before. In a way, my only real critique is that I wish it was longer - which feels more like a compliment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Islamophobia
Moderate: Bullying and Toxic friendship
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