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A review by welllovedspines
The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
TL;DR: If you're a fan of contemporary YA, this was a great read offering diverse perspectives. It's messy like most teenage experiences are, and there is a lot of heart. Some plot points are a bit of a stretch, but overall highly enjoyable!
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REVIEW:
First, please check the trigger warnings before reading this one.
This book was great, and also unexpected in so many ways. It started off like a standard YA contemporary romance with a little bit of angst. Then there were a lot of twists and turns that really made me struggle with determining just what genre this book would fall under.
Without spoiling what exactly happens as the plot unfolds, I can say that some of the toxic behavior displayed in this book (especially by the parents) was concerning, even moreso when it seemed like it was all just brushed over in the end. I couldn't reconcile with that.
The different connections and dynamics between various characters is really where this book shined. I would gladly check out more from this author in the future!
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REVIEW:
First, please check the trigger warnings before reading this one.
This book was great, and also unexpected in so many ways. It started off like a standard YA contemporary romance with a little bit of angst. Then there were a lot of twists and turns that really made me struggle with determining just what genre this book would fall under.
Without spoiling what exactly happens as the plot unfolds, I can say that some of the toxic behavior displayed in this book (especially by the parents) was concerning, even moreso when it seemed like it was all just brushed over in the end. I couldn't reconcile with that.
The different connections and dynamics between various characters is really where this book shined. I would gladly check out more from this author in the future!