Reviews

Love from A to Z by S.K. Ali

sadiakhan's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jess_mango's review against another edition

4.0

Zayneb is muslim and is half Pakistani & half Caribbean. She lives in Indiana and is suspended from school after an interaction with an Islamaphobic teacher. Her family sends her to spend time with her aunt in Qatar.

Adam is of Chinese descent and lives in Canada. He converted to Islam with his father and sister when he was 11. Adam was recently diagnosed with MS, the disease that killed his mother.

Zayneb and Adam meet on a flight to Doha, Qatar and there is a connection. Adam realizes that they both have Marvels & Oddities journals. They wind up in the same social circle in Doha and their connection grows.

This was a great YA read that is also enjoyable by adults. There are good messages in here about acceptance of others and dealing with prejudice against Islam.

moonchildx's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring relaxing sad 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? No

5.0

seanwane's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

ngl she ate!!

masooma1459's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

nour_writes's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.5

notsobinaryart's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Racism, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Grief, and Islamophobia

Moderate: Car accident, War, Gaslighting, Murder, and Colonisation

Minor: Alcohol, Violence, Torture, Cultural appropriation, Blood, Genocide, Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, and War

Additional content warning: heavy usage of Harry Potter references, especially Hogwarts Houses. Written in 2019, so before JK Rowling was out as a known TERF, but please know there are at least a dozen references to Harry Potter throughout the book

roglows's review against another edition

4.0

Really, really enjoyed this poignant, smart, thoughtful story. Love story, some coming of age, good snark...I’m so glad I read this book. It was wholly unique and tells an important story about vulnerability, empathy, bravery, justice, and standing up for yourself and your faith in the face of blatant hate and prejudice.

sseadgnr'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

4.0

as a muslim, this book makes me so happy and gives me hope in every aspect of life 💗

melodys_library's review against another edition

3.0

I appreciate this book and everything it represents, but I didn’t feel anything for any of the characters.