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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
solo_shelf's review against another edition
funny
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia and Islamophobia
onamoonbeam's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
very solid graphic novel!! read it in a v short amount of time and oh boy. the struggle of not knowing how to be a person + growing up muslim do make for a memorable book despite the fact i know nothing about. any religion really
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia
arlangrey17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia
Moderate: Vomit
bookishandlegal's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia
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
alyssamakesart's review
funny
informative
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia
oldandnewbooksmell's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.0
Trigger Warnings: Islamophobia, Xenophobia
Huda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town that has a big Muslim population.
I read this in one setting, it’s a fast read but still has a lot of information about growing up Muslim in America. The author notes at the beginning that though, “much of this story is based on real life, it’s not an entirely autobiographical tale”. There were a few events mentioned in the book that I remember a version of it making national news.
I did feel like the ending was a little rushed and I kind of wish there were maybe a few more pages, but other than that I really enjoyed it and will still suggest and recommend this book in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia and Xenophobia