A review by yumnas
Love, Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed

2.0

I picked this book up because I thought it would be a relatable story on islamaphobia and struggle of being an American desi (slang for south Asian) Muslim teen but honestly, I’ve found that there was little I could relate to. I was a little shocked that she was not at all worried about how her parents might react to Phil, her crush, but then in the beginning she was desperately trying to hide the fact she kissed Kareem. Not at all an accurate portrayal of a Muslim teen. And the romance was just no. Plus, it covered up the more important messages of the story.