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Evil Eye
by Etaf Rum
Etaf Rum’s Evil Eye is a powerful look at identity, generational trauma, and the challenging expectations placed on Palestinian-American women. Trapped in a marriage that leaves her feeling unfulfilled and stifled, Yara begins to question the roles she’s been taught to accept. Her growing friendship with a queer man further challenges her perspective, opening her eyes to new possibilities and the courage to seek more for herself. As her carefully built facade starts to crumble under societal pressures and unresolved childhood trauma, Yara is forced to face deep questions about happiness, identity, and self-worth. I had to take breaks when reading because so much of her past trauma felt so real and was so relatable. This is such an incredible story, and while Yara begins to address her complex trauma through therapy, it feels like we are right there along with her. Evil Eye is a moving, thought-provoking novel that stays with you, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the connections between culture, identity, and womanhood.