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lilanye's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
scubacat's review against another edition
3.0
The subject matter was excellent and I felt so badly for Jawad. The way he was treated by teachers, other students, and the police was abhorent. His story was all too realistic and frustrating. But ultimately I had trouble getting past the poor decisions Safiya kept making. I didn't like her part of the story very much at all.
laureliz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bimorebooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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? N/A
5.0
This book is a must read. A well paced, emotional, and impactful read that highlights the horrors of racism, Islamophobia, and misogyny in our country today. It also highlights the strength of community, courage, and hope.
ryanbookemoji's review against another edition
so goddamn political ugh it was exhausting
jwinchell's review against another edition
5.0
Samira Ahmed writes superbly of Islamophobia and right wing online radicalization and speaking truth to power. Jawad’s narrative voice was haunting and intimately sad. Safiya’s voice was assured and strong. I saw the twist coming but it was so much more intense than I realized it would be. The narrative voices of alt right extremists, interviews, news stories, and more rounded out the complexity of the issues. A charged reflection of the state of this country. A must read.
stephanielee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Such a great book. Check the content warnings but I loved how the author pulled on real life events (names, locations, etc were changed) to really pull you in to how this is happening now. Still. Every day for black, brown and Indigenous folx.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Racial slurs, Islamophobia, Racism, Hate crime, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Child death, and Misogyny
Minor: Car accident and War
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
3.0
There were some very important elements in this story, but I kept feeling like I was getting a lesson delivered to me, rather than learning one by having my heart involved. That said, I will buy it for my HS because of the super important messaging.
relyu39's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5