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hmbrokaw's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia
eahoffm2's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia and Xenophobia
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Cursing
daniellekat's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
This was solid and cute but was missing depth for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia
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.
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 🥺
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 🥺
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Islamophobia
clarabooksit'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
4.5
Equal parts hilarious and poignant. I loved Fahmy’s wry humor, the way she used it to highlight stigma, racism and religious bigotry in the U.S., and the universal awkwardness of being a teen trying to figure out who you are. Read this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia and Xenophobia
jcstokes95's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
[2.25/5]
I kind of feel like a jerk but this didn't work for me. The art style is not really my preference, but I felt like the first half lacked a plot or purpose. I was more interested once the larger plot comes into play with her dirtbag teacher and the a horrifying racial profiling incident. But, it felt like the book didn't push quite deep enough, even as a middle grade book. There is a clear voice and bouncy, humorous tone that sometimes fell flat for me. I'm also not the intended audience though. Overall, I would have liked if there was more to explore, but I am sure this book will appeal to many other young readers.
I kind of feel like a jerk but this didn't work for me. The art style is not really my preference, but I felt like the first half lacked a plot or purpose. I was more interested once the larger plot comes into play with her dirtbag teacher and the a horrifying racial profiling incident. But, it felt like the book didn't push quite deep enough, even as a middle grade book. There is a clear voice and bouncy, humorous tone that sometimes fell flat for me. I'm also not the intended audience though. Overall, I would have liked if there was more to explore, but I am sure this book will appeal to many other young readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia
aseel_reads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
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
Oh this was so lovely. I was worried in the author's note, that it would be a sob identity story/more for a white audience, but actually it was really authentic and real and so funny, I was laughing on the commute to uni so much!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia and Bullying
Minor: Mass/school shootings, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
hereforthefunofit's review
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
3.5
Really enjoyed it and will be reading more from the author but I felt like some of the thoughts were kind of scattered and confusing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia