A review by readtomea97
Finding Famous: a Mashad Family Novel by Candice Jalili

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

3.75

Honestly I like the story. I wish we could’ve saw Josie really getting to know the sisters more rather than her just navigating this new world. Aside from her heart to heart with Josie would’ve been a little less aloof when it came to her crush on Isaac. I could tell from the beginning that he couldn’t be trusted. I also felt like Mama Mashad couldn’t be trusted throughout. She was so good at working a story or an angle it was hard to know where she was telling the truth or not. I think Lou was a real one for defending her against Isaac and her bf (his best friend). They both were trash and were handled accordingly. I still don’t understand the purpose of the epilogue… it was endearing but idk. Something about her actual mom and Mama Mashad I just don’t trust. I do think she really loves her girls plus Josie but she has a weird way of showing it. Loved Matt, he was such a good dad for her, and loved her and Timmy. I was rooting for him the whole time.
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