Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar

12 reviews

bookswithlauren's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? No

4.0

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

pariahz's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I don't have any single connection to this book and I just hate everyone in this book especially the love interest, she annoyed the hell out me because shes so selfish and doesn't give a fuck.  The mc, she's idk how to describe her but she's also annoying like girl, not everyone involves around you. And the friends of mc, why did they let the mc build her business alone like dude wtf and build their own business. Overall, this is so uncomfortable to read bcos of the characters but great plot, and love the writing. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

bendersreads's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-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? Yes

4.25

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

inconsequentialperson's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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? No

4.0

Beautiful book, I loved the writing and the characters were so lovable. Loved how nishat develops as the story grows and how people around slowly accept who she is.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

justreaditem's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book definitely brought the information surrounding henna and where it comes from. Nishat loves art, and it really shows throughout the book. You could really feel how hurt she was that her family were ashamed of her sexuality. Considering she is Bengali, but also Irish, you’d think that her family would be a little bit more accepting. Flavia comes across as a really selfish person. I wasn’t really a fan of her throughout the book but I did like that she was pushing Nishat out of her comfort zone. 

I really liked the element of culture appropriation that was threaded throughout the book. I think it brought a simple realness and honesty to the story. It’s so easy to take elements of a culture that you like and just use them as you wish. But without understanding and respecting where it comes from, it can cause a lot of pain and make life even more difficult for those from that culture.

The end was sweet and I like how it wrapped up. I can’t wait for the author’s next book.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

sammyreadsshit's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

talislibrary's review against another edition

Go to review page

inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

I picked this up not expecting much beyond a couple of school kids who have rival businesses and end up falling for each other, the unique part being that they are both females. However, there was so much more to this book, delving into subjects that I wouldn't have expected. It is well worth a read!
Expand filter menu Content Warnings

water_violin's review against another edition

Go to review page

hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.5

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

rosies_book_shelf's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional hopeful 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

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

deepfriedaries's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved this book for so many reasons - the storytelling was brilliant, authentic, and grounded in reality while also showcasing the mystical and freeing feeling of being seen and loved by someone you love for the first time. This author also included content warnings at the beginning of the novel, something I have never seen done which made me SO happy.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings