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sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Hate crime and Xenophobia
Minor: Death, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Child death, Classism, War, and Ableism
miss_amzzz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
crybabybea's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
honestrabbit's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book is more than the plot. It gives both sides of the argument and leads to the right way.
Really loved it.
Really loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Racism, Child death, Racial slurs, and Xenophobia
Minor: Gun violence and Violence
nat_montego's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
chris1234's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
erie_berrie's review against another edition
5.0
This book was great i really enjoyed it.
I loved that this book had so many different cultures even though it dealt with serious issues such as racism towards some middle eastern countries. I believe it was a great to see both point of views towards this issue. Even though I don't agree with some of the views it was good to see their perspective.
The Characters were so unique and entertaining. I love the love/hate romance that orrcurred. And that it wasn't Insta love
I loved that this book had so many different cultures even though it dealt with serious issues such as racism towards some middle eastern countries. I believe it was a great to see both point of views towards this issue. Even though I don't agree with some of the views it was good to see their perspective.
The Characters were so unique and entertaining. I love the love/hate romance that orrcurred. And that it wasn't Insta love
sducharme's review against another edition
3.0
I can see this is an important book because it's timely and deals with misperceptions and tensions around the Muslim immigration in the US. I didn't care for the constant dialogue and there was only one character who felt "real" to me, the main character's friend.
We have this on our Battle of the Books list for high schoolers. I'll be interested to hear how this resonates with that age.
We have this on our Battle of the Books list for high schoolers. I'll be interested to hear how this resonates with that age.
bsmorris's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written from two points of view, this novel explores both sides of the debate over immigration and the status of refugees in Australia, along with the consequences of anti-Muslim bigotry. I really enjoyed the development of the two protagonists, and the debate is incorporated realistically without being pedantic. Although the novel deals with difficult topics, it is overall uplifting and encouraging. An excellent choice for classroom use.