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A review by razzberry_pi
Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
challenging
emotional
4.75
Beautifully written memoir of a queer Muslim woman that unpacks a lot of different things she has been through while relating them to various prophets in Islam.
As a queer person in my early 20s it feels amazing to get to read a coming of age story that doesnt stop where I am now. Most of the growth in the story happens much later in her life, especially romantically which was good for me to hear.
The religious aspects of the book were also very interesting to me as I don't know a ton about Islam and seeing the differences and similarities between these narratives and Jewish ones was super interesting.
also the bit about learning to be less self sufficient had me by the throat it was so good.
As a queer person in my early 20s it feels amazing to get to read a coming of age story that doesnt stop where I am now. Most of the growth in the story happens much later in her life, especially romantically which was good for me to hear.
The religious aspects of the book were also very interesting to me as I don't know a ton about Islam and seeing the differences and similarities between these narratives and Jewish ones was super interesting.
also the bit about learning to be less self sufficient had me by the throat it was so good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Islamophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Religious bigotry and Colonisation