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zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Islamophobia
Moderate: Racism and Gaslighting
Minor: Vomit, Toxic friendship, Racial slurs, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail
waterviolite's review
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Islamophobia, and Racism
Minor: Bullying and Toxic friendship
wickedgrumpy's review
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
I appreciated the journey of self discovery, as well as the positive reinforcement for seeking therapy. I learned more about Muslim culture because I had to look up words I didn't know so some perhaps unintended educational value.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Bullying, Islamophobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
sallytiffany's review
emotional
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? No
5.0
onderful book. I loved how they explored identity with such ease and beauty. I related so much and learned a ton, the character had a lot of depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia and Racism
Moderate: Hate crime, Toxic friendship, and Bullying
katiebowers's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.5
This book was really endearing. Focusing on Huda’s story of having to develop a new identity when her family moves from a minority Muslim community in New Jersey (where Huda and her sisters are the only hijabis) to Dearborn, MI (where they join a sea of hijabi classmates and neighbors). Who is Huda now that the thing that made her unique is totally commonplace? How can she make (real) friends? How can she learn to stand up for her beliefs when she’s still figuring them out herself?
Huda’s story is funny and painful in the way most coming of age stories are, while still telling a story that American publishing hasn’t told much before. In a way, my only real critique is that I wish it was longer - which feels more like a compliment.
Huda’s story is funny and painful in the way most coming of age stories are, while still telling a story that American publishing hasn’t told much before. In a way, my only real critique is that I wish it was longer - which feels more like a compliment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Islamophobia
Moderate: Bullying and Toxic friendship
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