A review by zinelib
Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea

dark emotional 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

4.5

The lives of four upper class Saudi girls are revealed by a friend of theirs, via viral, anonymous emails. We have Gamrah, the first to be married; Sadeem, the first to be divorced; Michelle, the first to flee the country; and Lamees, the first to marry for love. The stories are mostly depressing because Saudi Arabia isn't the best place for a woman. Girls aren't necessarily consulted about whom they'll marry, once they are married, their husband have all the power, and if they're not married, they're worthless. 

The tale moves quickly, and it's not hard to keep track of who's who.