Great muslim rep? Check. Amazing family dynamic? Check. Food that made me hungry? Check check check!
Dua has been the only M4 amazing stars for this gem!
Great muslim rep? Check. Amazing family dynamic? Check. Food that made me hungry? Check check check!
Dua has been the only Muslim student in Burkeville. After her parents announced that they will spend the summer and Ramadan together with her extended family in New York, Dua was not 100% intrigued. First, she hadn't seen them for years. Two, Uncle Yusuf's family was more religious than hers, can she blend in? With unsure decisions regarding her future, Dua took this opportunity to learn more about her family, her religion and also herself.
Family was the main highlight of this book for me. Dua's cousins were a mix of different personalities and quirks which added colours of joy in this book. Ibrahim with his calm demeanour, Mahnoor the quiet one, Rabia the chatty one, Adam the matured one and Mahdi THE CUTEST one. I really REALLY love it when books were centred around families and this one is a jackpot for me.
This book also contain subtle guides on ramadan, especially on how we celebrate them and what Ramadan meant to us. It's like a gentle reminder to Dua and also for us readers to not take Ramadans for granted. As Dua was trying to improve herself this Ramadan, I can't avoid questioning my own goal for this Ramadan too. I just LOVE all the inputs that they put in. It's like a memory refresher for me.
Other than the heartwarming stories on Ramadan cultures, food and music, Salaam, with Love also tackled the idea of Islamophobia among the societies. Dua has been in a sheltered community back in her hometown, but New York's a different story. When she faced the Islamophobia first-hand, it scarred her ideology of the perfect world and I resonated with her in that moment.
Although I love Hassan, truly, but I felt like the romance needed more substance on why exactly they liked each other from the first sight. But other than that, I have to admit that their relationship is one of the cutest one in the most halal way!
I would totally recommend this book if you're looking for a Ramadan read or even a book with great muslim representation. Thank you Times Reads for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review!...more
Seventeen year old Mia Jenrow is very passionate about becoming a ballerina. It's always been in her blood. When she got an offer for a six-weeks campSeventeen year old Mia Jenrow is very passionate about becoming a ballerina. It's always been in her blood. When she got an offer for a six-weeks camp at a prestigious ballet academy in Paris, she can't be more excited. However, she did not expect to be joined by her rival and she TOTALLY did not plan to meet the cute local Parisian boy, Louis. Should she focus on her ballet, or enjoy the moments in the City of Love?
Here are my thoughts :
" The spotlight can only be on one of us at a time, but we're in this together."
1. This book is a very light read and it makes sense because this book is to cater for the younger readers (starting from the age of 11 years old). Despite that, I feel the excitement and the giddiness from the adventure in Paris and also from the relationship surrounding Mia; her friends, her instructors, and of course, LOUIS.
2. The romance is quite insta-love-ish for me but did it intrigue me?? YES lol. Louis and Mia are easy characters to root for. They're both very fun and kind-hearted. Their moments together made me grin all the way!
"I've danced with the flu before. I've danced with sore legs and swollen toes. But I've never danced with a broken heart."
3. The thing that took the stars away from me is the ending. It seems very rushed, in some parts it seemed out of character, and it turned darker all of a sudden.
4. All in all, this is an enjoyable read and I'd really recommend this to beginners and people who are looking for something fast and easy to read.
Felix Love has never been in love. He's a transgender, queer, black and Felix has always been proud of it. When he received hate messages on InstagramFelix Love has never been in love. He's a transgender, queer, black and Felix has always been proud of it. When he received hate messages on Instagram, he tries to ignore them but it's hard.
His mind is filled with doubts. "What if this person is right? What if I don't deserve to be loved that even my mom left me? What if I'm not good enough to get into Brown University?" This is a book about Felix Love discovering himself.
Brie is a sixteen year old girl who wants to be a rapper, just like her dad. However, the world is not just going to give it to her easily. Her mom’s not a big supporter of her dream, her friends are slipping away, and people keep on accusing her of something she didn’t do.
There are a million reasons why you should pick this up, but here are my top 3:
I read Tweet Cute and this book screaammed puppy love to me. As pure as a puppy love can be in the 21st century.
When two teenagers from two different I read Tweet Cute and this book screaammed puppy love to me. As pure as a puppy love can be in the 21st century.
When two teenagers from two different food chains went head to head in a Twitter war without knowing who’s the person behind the screen. But well, it’s a small world isn’t it?
It might be slower paced in the beginning but I didn’t mind that because I liked getting to know these characters! They’re just so cute ...more
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