A review by onkenzisshelf
Salaam, with Love by Sara Sharaf Beg

challenging emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What I Liked:
  • I learned so much about the Muslim faith in this book! I loved the narrator and I'm really glad I listened to this, as I never would have been able to pronounce half the words. I also felt like this was a really good, modern look at Islam.
  • I really loved Dua's character arc - both within her faith and within her family. It felt genuine and I felt like I was on this journey with her.
  • I went into this thinking it was going to be a lighthearted romance novel, but WOW it dove deep into Islamophobia, something that we tend to overlook a lot. It dealt with this topic in incredibly moving ways too. I honestly am not sure I would even classify this book as a romance, as it dealt more with Dua and her faith. 

What I Didn't Like/Wanted More Of:
  • I wish the romances had been a little more fleshed out. 
  • Parts felt a little preachy. 
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