moodyromancereader 's review for:

Yasmeen by Fabiana Moscolo, Rob Jones, Saif A. Ahmed

4.75

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This was not an easy story to read, but it was eye-opening and important. This graphic novel is about Yasmeen and her experience in Iraq and the US. The graphic novel jumps between the past and present. In the past, readers witness Yasmeen being abducted by ISIS at the age of 16 in Iraq and the horrors she and other women had to experience. In the present, she is reunited with her family in the US and we witness how she navigates being reunited with her family, processing her trauma, dealing with racism and prejudices, and making friends. 

Yasmeen is a character I will think about forever. She is a strong main character and  and I loved seeing her become a strong advocate for women throughout the story.  My heart broke many times reading what she had to endure. Also, the side characters she befriends are so special as well. The artwork is stunning and reminded me why I enjoy graphic novels.   

I will add that there were moments in which I wasn't sure if we were in the past and present. I do think this may have been intentional but I do echo that at times this was a bit confusing.