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therainbowshelf 's review for:
Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion
by Bushra Rehman
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
This book dives into second-generation Muslim American experiences, friendship, trauma, and being LGBTQIA in this community. The pacing and character development are well utilized, and the stories shared paint a strong picture. It was distressing that the girls’ trauma was never addressed, often true in real life. Do read the content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Abandonment