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“But their voices and their words move mountains, create waterfalls, mend hearts, and make this world closer to what it should be.”
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽.*:☆ﾟ. ───
You Truly Assumed follows the story of three back muslim girl, Sabriya, Zakat, and Farah. After a terrorist attack identified as Muslim, the three girls face Islamophobia in its hideous face. Sabriya decides to write down her thoughts and feelings in an online journal. As the blog starts to grow, Zakat and Farah join to help.
In the book we see a glimpse of the trio’s life. Zakat fights against islamophobic people in the neighberhood. Farah learns how to forgive. Sabriya volunteers to help those affected by the attack. The hatred they face, all of it felt real. Every single situation they were in has already happened at least once to one single person. How people judge based on your religion or your skin colour, let alone being both BLACK and MUSLIM.
Though the message of the book is amazing, unfortunately, I had several issues with the writing and plot development. Towards the end, the behaviour of the characters started to feel more obvious and the plot got a bit unrealistic. I listened to audiobook from time to time and the writing style sounded a bit boring. I had to read to skip few pages. This doesn’t mean that the book shouldn’t be hopeful or anything. On the contrary, for a debut novel I quite like it.
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: *.☽.*:☆ﾟ. ───
You Truly Assumed follows the story of three back muslim girl, Sabriya, Zakat, and Farah. After a terrorist attack identified as Muslim, the three girls face Islamophobia in its hideous face. Sabriya decides to write down her thoughts and feelings in an online journal. As the blog starts to grow, Zakat and Farah join to help.
In the book we see a glimpse of the trio’s life. Zakat fights against islamophobic people in the neighberhood. Farah learns how to forgive. Sabriya volunteers to help those affected by the attack. The hatred they face, all of it felt real. Every single situation they were in has already happened at least once to one single person. How people judge based on your religion or your skin colour, let alone being both BLACK and MUSLIM.
Though the message of the book is amazing, unfortunately, I had several issues with the writing and plot development. Towards the end, the behaviour of the characters started to feel more obvious and the plot got a bit unrealistic. I listened to audiobook from time to time and the writing style sounded a bit boring. I had to read to skip few pages. This doesn’t mean that the book shouldn’t be hopeful or anything. On the contrary, for a debut novel I quite like it.
Where The Truth Lives is an incredible follow-up to Where the Blame Lies; a romantic suspense that is as captivating as it is chilling. 20 years later, new story and series of murders begin. And allow me to say that it gets dark, twisty and frightening as you expect it to. I loved every page of it.
- The first book left me bruised and chapter 01 was all I need to heal. I didn’t know Sheridan can convey such emotions, sadness, loss, and hope altogether but I’m glad I read this.
- This thriller was all encompassing - thrilling, suspenseful, twisty, unpredictable with dark romance elements that I loved. It was so dynamic, raw, emotional, cut throat and painfully good.
- I liked that we get to see Josie and how she’s making a nice life for herself.
- The characters were real. Their actions and motivations are explored so well that you can’t help but feel invested. Detective Reed was so protective yet gentle and fierce. And while Dr Elizabeth Nolan was involved in the case, she was so helpful. I especially liked her exploration of are "monsters made or born" conundrum. Certainly some characters commit heinous acts in the book, but it’s not always a simple case of 'they are "evil" there is a lot of complexity involved.
- The mystery aspect was done so well, plenty of red herrings and convolution to stop you from working it out.
- The romance is what I like to call a reverse slow burn.
Mia Sheridan is a master of fitting all the puzzles pieces together, but not letting us see the one missing piece until it was time for the character to find it. You will not be able to put this book down. It has been an absolute joy to dive into this genre.
- The first book left me bruised and chapter 01 was all I need to heal. I didn’t know Sheridan can convey such emotions, sadness, loss, and hope altogether but I’m glad I read this.
- This thriller was all encompassing - thrilling, suspenseful, twisty, unpredictable with dark romance elements that I loved. It was so dynamic, raw, emotional, cut throat and painfully good.
- I liked that we get to see Josie and how she’s making a nice life for herself.
- The characters were real. Their actions and motivations are explored so well that you can’t help but feel invested. Detective Reed was so protective yet gentle and fierce. And while Dr Elizabeth Nolan was involved in the case, she was so helpful. I especially liked her exploration of are "monsters made or born" conundrum. Certainly some characters commit heinous acts in the book, but it’s not always a simple case of 'they are "evil" there is a lot of complexity involved.
- The mystery aspect was done so well, plenty of red herrings and convolution to stop you from working it out.
- The romance is what I like to call a reverse slow burn.
Mia Sheridan is a master of fitting all the puzzles pieces together, but not letting us see the one missing piece until it was time for the character to find it. You will not be able to put this book down. It has been an absolute joy to dive into this genre.
I’m a big fan of Greek mythology but sometimes some books arent' just for you.
The novel is beautifully written with amazing characters and their expanded background stories.
YET, I was bored all the time. I kept convincing myself that I'm about to go into a reading slump that's why I wasn't enjoying it. There was actually nothing impressive and engaging in this book.
I wanted to love it but...
The novel is beautifully written with amazing characters and their expanded background stories.
YET, I was bored all the time. I kept convincing myself that I'm about to go into a reading slump that's why I wasn't enjoying it. There was actually nothing impressive and engaging in this book.
I wanted to love it but...
2.5 ⭐
Predictable. Lackluster and underdeveloped romance. I don't think I am the target audience for this book. Look, it's all about cooking, but the girl was overdoing it. Chill. Live the moment. Enjoy England! And for god's sake I wished for her to be at least 10 years older, not some high school graduate.
Predictable. Lackluster and underdeveloped romance. I don't think I am the target audience for this book. Look, it's all about cooking, but the girl was overdoing it. Chill. Live the moment. Enjoy England! And for god's sake I wished for her to be at least 10 years older, not some high school graduate.
- The writing was simple and gives too much fan fiction vibes.
- None of the plot points were explored enough.
- Very little dialogue.
- None of the plot points were explored enough.
- Very little dialogue.
Your feminist premise should be: I matter. I matter equally. Not “if only.” Not “as long as.” I matter equally. Full stop.
An amazing book to start your day with.
This is a fantastic must read.
An amazing book to start your day with.
This is a fantastic must read.
Boring as hell. No chemistry between Quinn and Tarik. The muslim rep was just wishy washy.
So here is a quick advice.
DO NOT WRITE ABOUT MUSLIMS IF YOU'RE NOT ONE. We are not like that and stop rep us as you want us to be. Thank you.
So here is a quick advice.
DO NOT WRITE ABOUT MUSLIMS IF YOU'RE NOT ONE. We are not like that and stop rep us as you want us to be. Thank you.