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hopelessromanticbookworm's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
The cover of this book is what intrigued me to wanting to read this book. But it was also the blurb that drew me in.
When I started reading this book I found it boring, I wasn’t really clicking to the storyline even though I found some characters interesting.
I liked how this book is representing Muslims and their belief, so I felt this book was more of an educational kind of story than a romance.
I understood the barriers that the main character was having and how her belief was affecting her way of life, as well as all the pressures from home. But to be honest, I felt like it was really repetitive and the romance just felt flat for me.
I understand that this is what some/all Muslims go through day to day, and it was a great insight of their culture etc but I just don’t think it worked as a romance for me.
I understand that POC get racially abused by their colour or religion or anything in every day life and was shared within this book and I can understand how hurtful that can be. But when reading this book not only did I feel attacked by the sexism on where women should be (eg. The kitchen), there was multiple times that referenced “white people” when it comes to sex, relationships etc and that the family (especially the women) shouldn’t do certain things because “white people” do that and it’s bad and dirty etc.
And me being a white British women I just felt uncomfortable and a little hurt on the references.
Overall there will be people who love it, but for me it just wasn’t a book I enjoyed. And as mentioned the only thing I liked about it was the educational aspect of Muslims, their beliefs & their way of life x
When I started reading this book I found it boring, I wasn’t really clicking to the storyline even though I found some characters interesting.
I liked how this book is representing Muslims and their belief, so I felt this book was more of an educational kind of story than a romance.
I understood the barriers that the main character was having and how her belief was affecting her way of life, as well as all the pressures from home. But to be honest, I felt like it was really repetitive and the romance just felt flat for me.
I understand that this is what some/all Muslims go through day to day, and it was a great insight of their culture etc but I just don’t think it worked as a romance for me.
I understand that POC get racially abused by their colour or religion or anything in every day life and was shared within this book and I can understand how hurtful that can be. But when reading this book not only did I feel attacked by the sexism on where women should be (eg. The kitchen), there was multiple times that referenced “white people” when it comes to sex, relationships etc and that the family (especially the women) shouldn’t do certain things because “white people” do that and it’s bad and dirty etc.
And me being a white British women I just felt uncomfortable and a little hurt on the references.
Overall there will be people who love it, but for me it just wasn’t a book I enjoyed. And as mentioned the only thing I liked about it was the educational aspect of Muslims, their beliefs & their way of life x
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Addiction, and Sexism
Minor: Religious bigotry
heavygloom's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I found this book to be very relatable, mostly in the aspect of Soraya’s social and work life. No one really tells you how scary life is after college and how lonely it can be. great read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Religious bigotry, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
saeb_20's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Racism, Racial slurs, Sexism, and Addiction
Moderate: Sexual assault and Alcoholism
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