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A review by aishallnot
You Truly Assumed by Laila Sabreen
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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? Yes
4.25
4.25
This was one of my most anticipated releases for this year I honestly really liked you truly assumed! Three Black Muslim girls run a blog on being vulnerable about their identities and I believe this is a good example showing how Black people (specifically black women) are portrayed as strong but w/ the characters, i can read their emotions as they're coping with the terrorist attack as well as their personal lives. The same goes w/ being Muslim and showcasing to a public platform their honest feelings about being Muslim in the US.
The author also doesn't shy away from the fact that these girls are proud of their faith (one of the characters is from an interfaith family) and I loved seeing that especially in a ya book. If there was book like this 10 years ago when I was so afraid of what people would think about me, a Black Muslim, I would take chance and pick it up to read. And I'm glad yta for the young Black Muslim girls bc I know would've have loved this in high school. I definitely related to all of the girls personality wise, but I'd say I saw myself in zakat the most! I feel as if she broke out of her shell by advocating for herself and wanting to change for a better life and her character inspired me a lot 🥺. I'm so proud of Laila and I can't wait to see what she writes next!
This was one of my most anticipated releases for this year I honestly really liked you truly assumed! Three Black Muslim girls run a blog on being vulnerable about their identities and I believe this is a good example showing how Black people (specifically black women) are portrayed as strong but w/ the characters, i can read their emotions as they're coping with the terrorist attack as well as their personal lives. The same goes w/ being Muslim and showcasing to a public platform their honest feelings about being Muslim in the US.
The author also doesn't shy away from the fact that these girls are proud of their faith (one of the characters is from an interfaith family) and I loved seeing that especially in a ya book. If there was book like this 10 years ago when I was so afraid of what people would think about me, a Black Muslim, I would take chance and pick it up to read. And I'm glad yta for the young Black Muslim girls bc I know would've have loved this in high school. I definitely related to all of the girls personality wise, but I'd say I saw myself in zakat the most! I feel as if she broke out of her shell by advocating for herself and wanting to change for a better life and her character inspired me a lot 🥺. I'm so proud of Laila and I can't wait to see what she writes next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism