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cassielaj's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
A great read!! I think the characters are by far the strongest piece of this story — Hana is complex and layered and an excellent narrator/protagonist. I enjoyed the story and I found it unlike a lot of other contemporary/romance I’ve read. It tackled some serious subjects with intention and grace, which I really appreciated. At times, there was so much going on that I felt certain threads got dropped, but everything resolved well and I liked the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Hate crime, Xenophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Death
Minor: Car accident
thewarbler's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
3.0
anikaisreading's review against another edition
5.0
I would respectfully like to break the rating so I can rate higher than 5 stars
lisamchuk's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t usually read rom-coms, but this also isn’t your typical rom-com. The format with the interspersed podcast transcripts and text messages was an interesting break within the text - and the Muslim representation and honest depiction of culture was insightful and well overdue. The publishing industry needs more of this!
lilys_librqry's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
thereticentseer's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book more than Ayesha At Last! This has more feeling to it I think, thanks to Hana's POV. The Muslim rep was spot on, just like in Ayesha.
Hana Khan Carries On is not the typical sitch where the MC has to sacrifice her hopes and dreams to help her family---the complete opposite. I love that she still finds time to support her family and their business through hard times, even if she has some of her own. Hana and Aydin's dynamic was just the best 'cause of their frenemies-to-lovers arc, which, if you ask me, was one of the best things I've ever read. I just SWOONED when Aydin confessed to Hana about falling for her (spoiler! lol). Like my heart was beating like mad and I was about to tear up.
Rashid, the cousin with never-ending hijinks, is so wholesome and my fav character. Kawkab Khala is such an awesome aunt. She can adopt me if she wanted haha.
I loved the ending most of all, and it wrapped up the book so well that I was sad that I finished the story in barely a day when I should've read more slowly. Sighs. The cons of a good story.
Hana Khan Carries On is not the typical sitch where the MC has to sacrifice her hopes and dreams to help her family---the complete opposite. I love that she still finds time to support her family and their business through hard times, even if she has some of her own. Hana and Aydin's dynamic was just the best 'cause of their frenemies-to-lovers arc, which, if you ask me, was one of the best things I've ever read. I just SWOONED when Aydin confessed to Hana about falling for her (spoiler! lol). Like my heart was beating like mad and I was about to tear up.
Rashid, the cousin with never-ending hijinks, is so wholesome and my fav character. Kawkab Khala is such an awesome aunt. She can adopt me if she wanted haha.
I loved the ending most of all, and it wrapped up the book so well that I was sad that I finished the story in barely a day when I should've read more slowly. Sighs. The cons of a good story.
samiimran's review against another edition
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
5.0
loveambreen's review against another edition
4.0
More plot than I expected from a romance and the characters weren't the most developed but I still largely enjoyed.
emrodav's review against another edition
3.0
A mostly enjoyable read. The main reasons why I can’t rate it higher than three stars are that there are a few too many plot lines (some a little ridiculous), and that the ending is rushed and thus unsatisfying after the buildup.