Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Huda F Are You by Huda Fahmy

35 reviews

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

funny 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

4.0

A great slice-of-life graphic novel about being Muslim in America. Huda's just trying to figure out where to fit in, especially in a new school. There's a tone of humor throughout that makes this a quick read, and an important addition to the growing number of YA graphic novels. Overall, a great time!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Islamophobia, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Vomit

zombiezami's review

emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia and Islamophobia

Moderate: Racism and Gaslighting

Minor: Vomit, Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail

waterviolite's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Religious bigotry, Islamophobia, and Racism

Minor: Bullying and Toxic friendship

devynreadsnovels's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Racism, Islamophobia, Violence, and Xenophobia

Minor: Vomit

dewugging's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Islamophobia

Minor: Drug use and Sexism

tangleroot_eli's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

A quick, fun read. Huda's parents are A Lot, but if Huda can get through living it, we can get through reading it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Mental illness, and Racism

Minor: Vomit

ayah_reads's review against another edition

5.0

This was great, loved it, hilarious, and also hit home at several points! Read this in one sitting! 

Didn't expect the slightly deeper more racism focus for the final third, it was still fantastic, I just didn't expect to have it hit like that, but also it would be amiss to not include it, it's a part of our story. I also loved how this section of the story felt like a love letter to her mum 🥺

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Islamophobia and Racism

Minor: Racial slurs and Police brutality

xread_write_repeatx's review against another edition

funny inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Islamophobia

iamthelizardqueen's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

I thought this was going to be a lot better. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry

ashylibrarian's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring 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? Yes

4.25

A strong graphic memoir that shares relatable stories of a girl trying to navigate school while trying to find out who she is. 

In the past, Huda has been able to identify as the girl who wears a hijab, but after moving to a town with a large Muslim population, Huda realizes that her hijab is not what defines her anymore. Through raw descriptions, Huda shares what it was like for her to try and find what "group" she fit into best, feeling the pressures of family and peers the whole time. 

One of the things I appreciate most about this graphic novel is that it covers many important, tough topics in a way that is understandable to young adult readers. This is a story I will absolutely be recommending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Islamophobia, Xenophobia, and Racism