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A review by danielle_isreading
Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this Canadian Muslim Pride & Prejudice-inspired story!
I think Ayesha was really, really enjoyable to read and Khalid's perspective is something that is so different from my own that I loved being in his head.
Uzma Jalaluddin is really talented as writes tension so well! Her decision to include certain other POVs at times was a really interesting one that I overall liked. I sometimes almost wished that there was more mystery, but I also liked the idea that the reader knew SO MUCH more than Ayesha or Khalid did in general. The way she tackled a variety of issues impacting this Toronto community was fascinating, and I really liked where she went with the conclusion of the story.
My only main complaint is that I don't feel like the townhouse location situation was discussed like... at all! Why did Khalid not tell her that he lived across the street? Did I just miss that? It bugged me, clearly lol
I think Ayesha was really, really enjoyable to read and Khalid's perspective is something that is so different from my own that I loved being in his head.
Uzma Jalaluddin is really talented as writes tension so well! Her decision to include certain other POVs at times was a really interesting one that I overall liked. I sometimes almost wished that there was more mystery, but I also liked the idea that the reader knew SO MUCH more than Ayesha or Khalid did in general. The way she tackled a variety of issues impacting this Toronto community was fascinating, and I really liked where she went with the conclusion of the story.
My only main complaint is that I don't feel like the townhouse location situation was discussed like... at all! Why did Khalid not tell her that he lived across the street? Did I just miss that? It bugged me, clearly lol
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia