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tamtam01's review against another edition
hopeful
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? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
decklededgess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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
3.0
Trigger warning: homophobia, forced outing, bullying, unsupportive family, cultural appropriation, racism, racist microaggressions, alcohol mention
This book was very very sweet and innocent. I enjoyed Nishat's character development and family story quite a lot. I was very much not a big fan of the whole "crush on person appropriating your culture" but the point is conveyed in the end and mistakes are rectified. This book to me felt more like a personal growth story than a romance and I appreciated that a lot. It meant there was a good balance of character growth versus romance. Super sweet!
This book was very very sweet and innocent. I enjoyed Nishat's character development and family story quite a lot. I was very much not a big fan of the whole "crush on person appropriating your culture" but the point is conveyed in the end and mistakes are rectified. This book to me felt more like a personal growth story than a romance and I appreciated that a lot. It meant there was a good balance of character growth versus romance. Super sweet!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Islamophobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia
theblackswan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Homophobia, and Xenophobia
caidyn's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
God, this was so damn cute. I hate that I sat on this book for so long, especially when I owned it. It was so cute and happy. The book juggled hard conversations, but it did so in a fantastic way. I loved that this book tackled those topics and did so very well. I absolutely felt for the characters and I can't wait to read more from this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Islamophobia, Racism, Homophobia, and Xenophobia
kait_sixcrowsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Representation
- Irish Bangladeshi Muslim lesbian MC
- Afro-Brazilian LI
- Bangladeshi Muslim SCs
- Korean SC
- Other side characters of color
Just finished this today, and I really enjoyed it! I loved seeing Nishat’s character development, along with her mother’s, and while it wasn’t as light-hearted as I thought it was going to be going on, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I was really interested in seeing how the author would develop Nishat and Flavia’s relationship, and while I wish we could see a bit more of it, I was still left feeling satisfied.
However, I do wish that
But overall, outside of those couple of things, I really enjoyed the book, especially the sibling relationship between Nishat and her sister! Can’t wait to read her next book, which is coming out sometime in May this year!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Bullying, and Xenophobia
Note that Elliot Page is deadnamed and misgendered when mentioned throughout the book (it was published before he came out). The xenophobia also includes cultural appropriation (which is a huge topic throughout the book, just fyi).water_violin's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia
Minor: Islamophobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
miachalupa's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Deadnaming
meganelise's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
This was such a fun love story!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
magi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
An emotional read for me because it's basically the coming out of a lesbian muslim girl, which validates my existence.
The way the girl experiences homophobia and racism from family friends strangers and enemies might seems drastic but they are nevertheless realistic and relatable. Especially the frustration u feel when friends and family wont take ur concerns seriously which lead to even more emotional behaviour/ outbursts and mistakes which then again will be seen as even more "crazy", is really relatable I think.
But still it was a hopeful read even though everything seems against her, she is her biggest supporter, she always gains more power from the support she gets inbetween.
Mild spoiler:
I enjoyed the way it ended as well, because i was afraid it might invalidate some stuff for the sake of a happy ending, but I think it handled it well and still gave us something like a happy ending
The way the girl experiences homophobia and racism from family friends strangers and enemies might seems drastic but they are nevertheless realistic and relatable. Especially the frustration u feel when friends and family wont take ur concerns seriously which lead to even more emotional behaviour/ outbursts and mistakes which then again will be seen as even more "crazy", is really relatable I think.
But still it was a hopeful read even though everything seems against her, she is her biggest supporter, she always gains more power from the support she gets inbetween.
Mild spoiler:
I enjoyed the way it ended as well, because i was afraid it might invalidate some stuff for the sake of a happy ending, but I think it handled it well and still gave us something like a happy ending
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia, and Hate crime
Moderate: Religious bigotry
enbygolem's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia