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shoohoob's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Transphobia, Xenophobia, and Classism
ka_cam's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
This book makes me want to read more memoirs! And also friend chase Lamya. A moving exploration of queerness, faith, belonging, immigration, and family (chosen and otherwise!). I really enjoyed her reflections - sometimes the jumping timeline was a little jarring and I wish she dug deeper into some elements/feelings but all in all really enjoyed it! Highly recommend for queer folks, people of faith, and everyone else!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Racism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Slavery, Rape, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Outing, Deportation, and Classism
colleen_bean_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
The queer book club that I run picked this book for our April 2023 read, and I will forever be grateful for that. Lamya his a beautiful author and her writing is lyrical. Throughout the memoir she compares stories from the Quran with her own story and life experience. She highlights the feelings of not fully belonging to any one group which is something I think many people can relate to. This book taught me a lot about Muslim faith and being a queer Muslim woman. It also challenged my own thoughts and actions towards people who are queer and religious. This a book that I think everyone should read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Islamophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Racial slurs, Bullying, Classism, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
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