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hhelphinstine2006's review
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
I listened to this on audiobook. Some of the narration was a little annoying because the main character is a teenager and comes off as whiny at times. However, this book had good mental health and Muslim representation.
chaptersofvicki's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the narration Nina Nikolic did a great job bringing the story to life.
I have to admit that in the beginning I wasn’t keen on Sabiha I found her to be very whiny, spoilt and unkind. But further into the story as we learn more about her and her life I did really feel for her.
This is a great coming of age story along with one about fitting in a community. Also losing friendships and making new ones with first crushes and unrequited love.
I hope there will be another book I’d love to hear more about Sabiha and her friends.
Thank you to Love Book Tours and the author for having me on the tour and for my gifted audio book.
I have to admit that in the beginning I wasn’t keen on Sabiha I found her to be very whiny, spoilt and unkind. But further into the story as we learn more about her and her life I did really feel for her.
This is a great coming of age story along with one about fitting in a community. Also losing friendships and making new ones with first crushes and unrequited love.
I hope there will be another book I’d love to hear more about Sabiha and her friends.
Thank you to Love Book Tours and the author for having me on the tour and for my gifted audio book.
natalier3's review
5.0
I loved this audiobook, narrated by Nina Nikolic.
Nikolic has a wonderful voice, perfectly suited to audiobooks, and particularly this one. I admit to loving the Australian accent anyway, but she is so good with the Bosnian pronunciations, I had to Google her to see if she had lived there.
The plot moves along smoothly, it is ideal for a teen or YA audience as Sabiha tries to find her way in Australian society and takes the reader along for the journey. I looked forward to every listen until I finished it.
I would have liked more 'gasp' ot twist moments, but that's just my preference. I would happily listen to more Pajalic books, and especially if narrated by Nikolic.
Nikolic has a wonderful voice, perfectly suited to audiobooks, and particularly this one. I admit to loving the Australian accent anyway, but she is so good with the Bosnian pronunciations, I had to Google her to see if she had lived there.
The plot moves along smoothly, it is ideal for a teen or YA audience as Sabiha tries to find her way in Australian society and takes the reader along for the journey. I looked forward to every listen until I finished it.
I would have liked more 'gasp' ot twist moments, but that's just my preference. I would happily listen to more Pajalic books, and especially if narrated by Nikolic.
chloebarnett's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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