A review by stephsbooktalk
You Truly Assumed by Laila Sabreen

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad 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? No

3.5

Audiobook: This one was recommended by a book friend & I am so glad that I listened to this. This is a book about 3 black Muslim girls who connect via working for a blog started by one of the girls after a terrorist attack in DC. 

I loved how we got mini backstories on each of the girl leading up how they are all connect with Sabriya's blog called "You Truly Assumed." Each girl goes through their own journey throughout the book. I shook my head several times throughout this book because it just made me sad and angry. The comments that these girls had got on their blog were inexcusable. And what makes it even sadder is that you know this continues to happen on various social media or news outlet comment pages. 

Also can we talk about this cover?! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! 

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