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jessiewolf's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really liked this! It is definitely not at all steamy, so if you are looking for a chaste romance, this is for you! This book has a world of developed characters, and Aydin and Hana’s romance and friendship grows as they get to know each other more. They move through online friends to real life enemies to friends to romantic partners. The plot definitely moves slowly—Hana struggles in her internship while also making her secret podcast at the same time that she helps out at the family restaurant and tries to stay connected to her family and friends. There are two Islamaphobic incidents, but they are surrounded by a million other scenes of Muslim community and the daily lives of the young people living in the Golden Crescent of Toronto. I was left with questions about what will happen with Aydin’s mom, Hana’s sister, and Hana’s friends, though!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Religious bigotry, and Islamophobia
isotope_s's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
A bit more reflection than romance in this book, but I loved it all the same.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
vaguely_reading's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
This is a great book if you’re looking for something with an uncomplicated plot, but still something reflective and important. If you don’t enjoy romance, this book is also enjoyable because of its amazing role models and insightful stories. It gives light to Muslim and brown struggles without victimization or in a way that incites hate. Hana Khan manages to be a flawed and well fleshed out character who’s human. She’s allowed to have niche interests that deviate form south Asian stereotypes. I would love to see a sequel, as there are some unanswered questions, but the book seems done and we’ll just have to assume. Overall, I love the book and it was an easy, fun, read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia
emfass's review against another edition
I picked this one up because it is the most recent Fated Mates podcast read along, and I will say that I LOVE the Muslim and family and community representation, but I just canNOT bring myself to care about this story right now, it is moving SO slowly. There are also tons of characters to keep track of, and I'm having a bit of difficulty doing so via the audiobook.
I think also because it was on Fated Mates I was expecting it to be more of a romance, but honestly it is way more about Hana and her life than about her budding relationship, so my experience with it is also suffering from unmet expectations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Islamophobia
Moderate: Pregnancy
alliei'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Pls check trigger warnings!
This was recommended by @groovytas from tiktok. I live by her recs, and as expected, this one did not disappoint!
Hana was such a great character. She made mistakes and corrected them, she learned from her bad decisions, and her love for her family was wisjsks. I love it. Her family is so precious, i just want to hug them all. I've always loved a character with strong faith as well.
Also, get you a man who stares at your lips when you're in the middle of a fight. Get yourself a man who learns how to cook ur fave dish, even if he doesn't like it. Get yourself an Aydin.
And omg the off page wedding ajsksksks. I screamed when Hana referred to Aynid as her husband heLP.
Overall, I just loved the characters, esp Rashid and Kawkab khala, and the storyyyy yesss. I can't explain how much but you should definitely read this.
Now I'm just waiting to get miss uzma's other book, so I can worship both of her works.
This was recommended by @groovytas from tiktok. I live by her recs, and as expected, this one did not disappoint!
Hana was such a great character. She made mistakes and corrected them, she learned from her bad decisions, and her love for her family was wisjsks. I love it. Her family is so precious, i just want to hug them all. I've always loved a character with strong faith as well.
Also, get you a man who stares at your lips when you're in the middle of a fight. Get yourself a man who learns how to cook ur fave dish, even if he doesn't like it. Get yourself an Aydin.
Overall, I just loved the characters, esp Rashid and Kawkab khala, and the storyyyy yesss. I can't explain how much but you should definitely read this.
Now I'm just waiting to get miss uzma's other book, so I can worship both of her works.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Islamophobia
robingirl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia, Racism, and Hate crime
siob___'s review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
duaazahra's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
What a TREAT this book was to read. A contemporary romance starring a South Asian hijabi who works in a creative field and it’s enemies to lovers AND it’s set in Toronto? Yes please!!
Hana Khan Carries On follows Hana, a 24 year old Indian-Canadian Muslim, who works at her family’s restaurant. She also has aspirations of becoming a radio broadcaster. Hana’s family’s restaurant is in financial jeopardy, which is threatened more by Aydin, who is opening an upscale restaurant right across from hers. Hana decides she’s going to save her family’s restaurant by whatever means necessary, even if it means destroying Aydin’s. But the more Hana gets to know Aydin, the more she realizes he’s not the evil arrogant man she’s made him out to be, which puts her in a tough situation. It’s a beautiful story about family, community, faith, and the power of stories and storytelling, and a love letter to the city of Toronto.
There were a number of different side plots and themes, all of which I really enjoyed. It wasn’t just a story about Hana and Aydin — it was also about gentrification and the importance of local community business, it was about Hana meeting family she’d never met before and the crazy personalities they brought with them, it was a story about living as a visible minority in Canada. Each different plot made the story so layered, and perhaps it was me having experienced all of it too that made it so captivating to read.
I thought each character was crafted really well, each one with a distinct personality. I really enjoyed how we got to see Hana’s interactions with all of them, and how each one brought out something different in her.
Favourite quote: “I tried hating you. It didn’t work out so well.”
Hana Khan Carries On follows Hana, a 24 year old Indian-Canadian Muslim, who works at her family’s restaurant. She also has aspirations of becoming a radio broadcaster. Hana’s family’s restaurant is in financial jeopardy, which is threatened more by Aydin, who is opening an upscale restaurant right across from hers. Hana decides she’s going to save her family’s restaurant by whatever means necessary, even if it means destroying Aydin’s. But the more Hana gets to know Aydin, the more she realizes he’s not the evil arrogant man she’s made him out to be, which puts her in a tough situation. It’s a beautiful story about family, community, faith, and the power of stories and storytelling, and a love letter to the city of Toronto.
There were a number of different side plots and themes, all of which I really enjoyed. It wasn’t just a story about Hana and Aydin — it was also about gentrification and the importance of local community business, it was about Hana meeting family she’d never met before and the crazy personalities they brought with them, it was a story about living as a visible minority in Canada. Each different plot made the story so layered, and perhaps it was me having experienced all of it too that made it so captivating to read.
I thought each character was crafted really well, each one with a distinct personality. I really enjoyed how we got to see Hana’s interactions with all of them, and how each one brought out something different in her.
Favourite quote: “I tried hating you. It didn’t work out so well.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia
mademoisellebookish's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Islamophobia
sarahlovesbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
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? No
4.0
This book has a lot of delightful themes - family, growing up, love, and being true to yourself. I was expecting a You've Got Mail with restaurants, but it was so much more than that. I learned a lot about Islam and Indian culture, and had a lot of fun getting to know the characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Islamophobia