A review by booksdogsandcoffee
The Loophole by Naz Kutub

adventurous emotional funny informative fast-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? Yes

3.5

Sy is reeling from a break up. Even though it’s 3 months he stil can’t seem to get over Farouk his ex boyfriend. His parents are over barring. Not letting him have his freedom until he finds a wife to bring home. His parents don’t know who he really is and Sy feels trapped. His only outlet was Farouk, but he is gone, broken off their relationship after Sy wouldn’t go with him to travel the world/fix the world. But now Sy has a second chance to get him back with the help of Reggie. A young woman who literally ran into his coffee shop and he saved. She offers him 3 wishes in return for saving her. Is she actually a djinn? Or just some trust fund baby who has cash to burn. This book took inspiration from Aladdin and the mythology of Orpheus and Eurydice, and turned it into a beautiful novel about found family, second chances and finding yourself. 

I went into the loophole thinking it would be an epic love story, but was pleasantly surprised when that wasn’t the meat of the story. It touched on some very hard and difficult topics( done very well and with care) that are happening in the us and around the world. 


Favorite quote:
“Being gay isn’t something I choose I just am”

Cw
Homophobia
Outing 
Abusive parent
Beating 
Religious trauma 
Islamaphobia 
Child abuse


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