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A review by yolie
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.25
I raced through this book! What a sweet novel, that took me less than a minute to devour.
Although the main character Nishat can be bratty, I think it’s important to realise she’s a teenage girl and their thoughts and actions may not be as well thought out or logical as we’d like them to be.
Although the main character Nishat can be bratty, I think it’s important to realise she’s a teenage girl and their thoughts and actions may not be as well thought out or logical as we’d like them to be.
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
Minor: Gaslighting, Islamophobia, Hate crime, and Racism