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amandaquotidianbooks's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This is a snapshot of how racist micro aggressions arise during a weekend away to “meet the parents.” It shows how easy it can be to dismiss these subtle threats and how easily someone could be convinced they misunderstood. I enjoyed the moments of tenderness between Farai and her boyfriend as represention for mixed race couples. It was also eye opening to see how the bigoted parents never approached awareness of or honesty about their prejudices. The artwork was colorful and full of soothing nature in the backgrounds. The chapter breaks took the opportunity to speak directly to the reader and rounded out the story. Though these characters are in college, this is appropriate in tone and content for young adult readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia
liteartha's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
wish this was a little longer and delved more into the issues it explored! it brings up a really important conversation and has a vital message but delivers it in a really simple way. it was also a little hard to believe this was a couple that had been together for two years, and the dialogue was a little stiff/had a few typos. i did like the art style and loved farai though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Islamophobia
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