Reviews with content warning for Hate crime - You Truly Assumed

I really liked this and I’m glad I picked it up because I think reading about different experiences is really important (and something I need to do a bit more). It was a good short read that I could have knocked out in a day or two (except I was lazy and sick and doing schoolwork) but it was really good and a good viewpoint for me to understand more about being Muslim and black in America. There were a lot of lines in the book that I felt like even I understood even though I’m a white non-religious woman

, and I think my favorite line of the book was “But if our being is politicized, does that mean everything that's an extension of ourselves is politicized too?” or “‘There's nothing wrong with anger. Wallow in it if you need to, and let it push us forward. I think anger can be converted to hope through action…’”

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I really think this is an important book that touches on a lot of things and it should really be read by more people.

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2freads's review

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.75

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alyssamakesart's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

3.75

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aishallnot's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.25

4.25

This was one of my most anticipated releases for this year I honestly really liked you truly assumed! Three Black Muslim girls run a blog on being vulnerable about their identities and I believe this is a good example showing how Black people (specifically black women) are portrayed as strong but w/ the characters, i can read their emotions as they're coping with the terrorist attack as well as their personal lives. The same goes w/ being Muslim and showcasing to a public platform their honest feelings about being Muslim in the US.

The author also doesn't shy away from the fact that these girls are proud of their faith (one of the characters is from an interfaith family) and I loved seeing that especially in a ya book. If there was book like this 10 years ago when I was so afraid of what people would think about me, a Black Muslim, I would take chance and pick it up to read. And I'm glad yta for the young Black Muslim girls bc I know would've have loved this in high school. I definitely related to all of the girls personality wise, but I'd say I saw myself in zakat the most! I feel as if she broke out of her shell by advocating for herself and wanting to change for a better life and her character inspired me a lot 🥺. I'm so proud of Laila and I can't wait to see what she writes next!

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stephsbooktalk's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

3.5

Audiobook: This one was recommended by a book friend & I am so glad that I listened to this. This is a book about 3 black Muslim girls who connect via working for a blog started by one of the girls after a terrorist attack in DC.

I loved how we got mini backstories on each of the girl leading up how they are all connect with Sabriya's blog called "You Truly Assumed." Each girl goes through their own journey throughout the book. I shook my head several times throughout this book because it just made me sad and angry. The comments that these girls had got on their blog were inexcusable. And what makes it even sadder is that you know this continues to happen on various social media or news outlet comment pages.

Also can we talk about this cover?! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

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anniereads221's review

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challenging emotional hopeful 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

5.0

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theautumnflower's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? No

4.5

This book is gorgeous, and inspires change on a level that is, easy for regular people to do. However, it felt like a very slow starting intro. Despite this, it’s an amazing read and I truly recommend it!!!

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