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A review by bookslovereaders
Four Eids and a Funeral by Adiba Jaigirdar, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
This was such a brilliant read. I absolutely loved everything about it and I don’t read many YA books anymore.
This is about Twia and Said finding their feet in the world as well as fighting for what they believe in. Friends to enemies to more it honestly had me smiling throughout the whole book.
The book flashes back to previous years brought your more depth to why the two main characters didn’t like each other. It was just a lighthearted read with undercurrents of strong topics such as grief, racism as well as personal growth for both characters.
It centres around the Muslim community in a small town and how they come together as a community to save their centre a place where they feel safe and where they can be a community together. Both Tiwa and Said work both together and on their own to fight for what they believe in and become closer doing it.
I loved that this was written by two authors. I felt that I could hear and see their different styles of writing and I’m not mad about it. I felt the book flowed really well and you over both of the characters personality and perspectives shining through.
All the secondary characters had my test especially Saf, Said’s sister and best friend to Tiwa: and let’s not forget Justin Said’s best friend! Both made me laugh out loud with their part in the story!
The diverse representation was amazing in this book. I honestly loved reading every single thing and learning more about the Muslim culture and their festivities.
Overall a well written book and I’m excited to see if we get more from the duo!
Please check any trigger warnings before reading.
This is about Twia and Said finding their feet in the world as well as fighting for what they believe in. Friends to enemies to more it honestly had me smiling throughout the whole book.
The book flashes back to previous years brought your more depth to why the two main characters didn’t like each other. It was just a lighthearted read with undercurrents of strong topics such as grief, racism as well as personal growth for both characters.
It centres around the Muslim community in a small town and how they come together as a community to save their centre a place where they feel safe and where they can be a community together. Both Tiwa and Said work both together and on their own to fight for what they believe in and become closer doing it.
I loved that this was written by two authors. I felt that I could hear and see their different styles of writing and I’m not mad about it. I felt the book flowed really well and you over both of the characters personality and perspectives shining through.
All the secondary characters had my test especially Saf, Said’s sister and best friend to Tiwa: and let’s not forget Justin Said’s best friend! Both made me laugh out loud with their part in the story!
The diverse representation was amazing in this book. I honestly loved reading every single thing and learning more about the Muslim culture and their festivities.
Overall a well written book and I’m excited to see if we get more from the duo!
Please check any trigger warnings before reading.