A review by medievalfantasyqueen
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum

emotional reflective medium-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

5.0

With a focus on the tumultuous inner life of a Palestinian-American woman, Yara, struggling to come to terms with herself, her traumas and her lives - both as an Arab woman living in America, and as a woman she wants and aspires to be, Evil Eye serves as a reminder to never be afraid to change and break the wheels of generational trauma, and demonstrates that it is never too late to get the life that you want. What I liked most was how every character is so human, including Fadi; it is very easy for authors to depict the husband with whom marriage is not too happy as a straight out evil man, but Fadi was as human as Yara was.

They are both better off separately, and you can see how much Yara tried and tried and then decided to do what she knows is best for herself and her family. I also liked how Silas was a genuine friend, without ending up being an affair.

 
A great and eye-opening read to everyone, especially those who feel that they are trapped somehow.