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A review by bethany6788
Four Eids and a Funeral by Adiba Jaigirdar, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.0
Really enjoyed this YA book surrounding Tiwa and Said and their history/present day situation. Said has been away at boarding school and Tiwa has stayed in their hometown. 4 years ago, they became enemies after Said left town. They also are torn apart by a tragedy in Tiwa’s family. They’re brought back together by the passing of their favorite librarian. They go to the wake and find the town Islamic center on fire, and they have to try and save it. Oh, and they take custody of the librarian’s cat… which sounds a little wild but trust me. It’s good!
Listened to the audio of this one and it was absolutely fantastic! Narrated by a full cast, it was incredible and very easy to get caught up in. I just started last night and finished tonight while laying in my bed. I loved the dual timelines happening with the present and multiple Eid celebrations. The grief was very real and the teens had big feelings as teens do. Felt super relatable and I loved that happy ending. Heart melted. Fully recommend this one!
Listened to the audio of this one and it was absolutely fantastic! Narrated by a full cast, it was incredible and very easy to get caught up in. I just started last night and finished tonight while laying in my bed. I loved the dual timelines happening with the present and multiple Eid celebrations. The grief was very real and the teens had big feelings as teens do. Felt super relatable and I loved that happy ending. Heart melted. Fully recommend this one!