A review by emmreadsbooks
Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Relationships are complicated, and Nada and Baz's is no exception. Uzma Jalaluddin continues her Jane Austen retellings, though the title is a bit deceptive. Between a tech start-up, the premiere Muslim conference, and a hot boy band, there's a lot going on. Add in the alternating timelines and all of the family drama, and it definitely takes a keen eye to keep everything straight. I loved the references to her previous books in the Golden Crescent, as well as all of the business ideas that Nada spawns. This felt decidedly less romantic than the previous books, but it's certainly a great contemporary novel.

*Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*