A review by violetamethyst
Bestest. Ramadan. Ever. by Medeia Sharif

2.0

This is a very light read and more appropriate for younger girls but it's the first book I've read with a Muslim protagonist. I usually don't read that kinda thing because I get pretty sick of my own religion sometimes. But I love Ramadan and its really the only religious thing I do. Still though, the way we go about it and the way its described in this book is very different. For this girl, its all about the food. There's no mention of the other things we should abstain from in order for our fast to be valid. I really don't know if this is a cultural difference of if for some Muslims it really is just about food. But I enjoyed the honesty of some aspects of this book. I enjoy losing a few pounds in Ramadan too, I have that folder of hot guys I would never let anyone in my family see...and of course, the slightly deeper issues, the 'jokes' about finding a husband for me, the fear that if I fall in love with a non-Muslim or even a Muslim my family doesn't approve of that it would destroy my relationship with my parents.

Anyway, all in all this is a good book for teen girls. 3 stars.