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A review by decklededgess
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.0
Trigger warning: homophobia, forced outing, bullying, unsupportive family, cultural appropriation, racism, racist microaggressions, alcohol mention
This book was very very sweet and innocent. I enjoyed Nishat's character development and family story quite a lot. I was very much not a big fan of the whole "crush on person appropriating your culture" but the point is conveyed in the end and mistakes are rectified. This book to me felt more like a personal growth story than a romance and I appreciated that a lot. It meant there was a good balance of character growth versus romance. Super sweet!
This book was very very sweet and innocent. I enjoyed Nishat's character development and family story quite a lot. I was very much not a big fan of the whole "crush on person appropriating your culture" but the point is conveyed in the end and mistakes are rectified. This book to me felt more like a personal growth story than a romance and I appreciated that a lot. It meant there was a good balance of character growth versus romance. Super sweet!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia, Islamophobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Xenophobia