lenareadsstuff 's review for:

The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar

4.5

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

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We got a great insight into Bengali culture here, the message of never being ashamed of who you are when facing racism/homophobia, and to stand up for yourself and others. Also, there are so many other heavy issues that the book adresses through its coming out, bullying, and first love plots, and it does them all so, so well. The author's writing is also very compelling to read. Overall, the book just feels authentic and honest - which sounds generic but trust me, it's great!