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wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
I appreciated the journey of self discovery, as well as the positive reinforcement for seeking therapy. I learned more about Muslim culture because I had to look up words I didn't know so some perhaps unintended educational value.
Minor: Blood, Bullying, Islamophobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Vomit
emily_mh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Huda, as the main character of this novel, was intensely relatable and had fantastic character development - this was definitely the main draw of this story. I personally just wasn’t the biggest fan of the art style, and wished that it was a little longer to flesh out some of the plot points more.
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Gore, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Racism
Minor: Drug use, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Ableism, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, and Vomit
HP reference. Minor content warnings for menstruation and a bomb.
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