A review by erickaonpaper
Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bushra rehman's debut novel absolutely shines. she puts her all into developing this family and the surrounding community. this novel read so much like a memoir: i felt so connected to razia and queens and razia's muslim and family roots. hoping this isn't the last we see from bushra rehman!
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