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softgalaxy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a good story overall, but for me, it felt disjointed. I feel like it was rushed overall. I think I would have enjoyed this more if it was longer.
I really liked Sausun as a character. She really shook things up for Janna. Tatiyana was kinda frustrating at times, but I remember being a teenager and being kinda obsessed with romance, so in case she was well written.
I’m really glad Janna got the justice she wanted.
I really liked Sausun as a character. She really shook things up for Janna. Tatiyana was kinda frustrating at times, but I remember being a teenager and being kinda obsessed with romance, so in case she was well written.
I’m really glad Janna got the justice she wanted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Stalking, Body shaming, Death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Sexism, and Grief
Minor: Car accident
aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Didn't love this one but didn't hate it. Loved the diversity in showing Muslims that aren't just Arab- Janna and her brother are ethnically Egyptian and Indian, which is nice as a fellow mixed kid who grew up Muslim. Also liked seeing Janna's growth and her reclaiming her power. It does mention sexual assault and instances of seeing the abuser/being constantly in the same community events/gatherings/spaces. It also mentions the abuser following Janna and taking pictures of her to use against her so be aware of that.
My main thing is I wish there were consequences for the abuser mentioned in the book. It felt like a rushed conclusion.
My main thing is I wish there were consequences for the abuser mentioned in the book. It felt like a rushed conclusion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, Death, Sexual harassment, Islamophobia, Bullying, Rape, and Misogyny
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Alcohol and Infidelity
coffeeatthebeachwoodcafe's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
this book is really good! there were some parts where it personally didn’t feel as developed as i wanted it to and the plot was a little bit confusing in the beginning, but i honestly really loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Islamophobia
emmykyhil's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Islamophobia
Minor: Death and Gaslighting
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