ok sooo i didnt finish this because its a lenghty read and somewhat repetitive, but I thoroughly liked it! it was insightful and make me realize a craok sooo i didnt finish this because its a lenghty read and somewhat repetitive, but I thoroughly liked it! it was insightful and make me realize a crapton of stuff that I used to think was misinformation about my culture that turned out just to be racism/xenphobia :/ moral of the story: screw france
also somewhat related but educate yourselves on the european (specifically france) hijab/niqab bans cause its an issue. here are some petitions that I hope yall can sign and donate to!
4.5 stars still crying :D ive heard some mixed reviews of this book but i personally found it an incredibly important story of findng your faith, since4.5 stars still crying :D ive heard some mixed reviews of this book but i personally found it an incredibly important story of findng your faith, since many of the muslim mc books ive read have characters born into a muslim family, and you don't hear much about the "faith finding" aspect of religion a lot. also shamsahs story was SOOOO NECESSARY IM CRYING THE REP i felt so seen thank you mrs courtney<33 as a queer muslim it was almost too much for my heart to handle to see Shamsah's story. theres so much more i could say, but i dont have the time lol so yeah read it :)...more
the only book where i cried both sad and happy tears. top notch asian and mental health rep, great for fans of alice pung. i want to give literally evthe only book where i cried both sad and happy tears. top notch asian and mental health rep, great for fans of alice pung. i want to give literally everyone in this book a huge hug <333( except nose ring) only reason i gave it a 4 wa because it was too fast paced and a little rushed torwards the end...more
WHY IS THIS RATED SO LOW. this was one of the best coming of age YA books ive read ever . an honest view on private schools and the strange society tWHY IS THIS RATED SO LOW. this was one of the best coming of age YA books ive read ever . an honest view on private schools and the strange society they contain, lucy is the endearing and distinctive narrator. this book largely talks about immigration, immigrants, (specifically Asians), the isolation of immigrant communities from the rest of the country (the book is based in Australia), and the dishonest "equal access" programs many unversities and private schools have to boast the fact 20% of their students are people of color and then give them huge educational disadvantages (sorry dont mind that ramble.) i cant say enough good things about this gem. thank you mrs. pung !!! <3 (also RICHARD MARR <3333)...more
Laurie Colwins writing is engaging,witty,and hilarious in this collection of essays ranging from making a good salad to "kitchen horrors". I especiallLaurie Colwins writing is engaging,witty,and hilarious in this collection of essays ranging from making a good salad to "kitchen horrors". I especially loved "English Food" and "Alone in the Kitchen with An Eggplant."...more
TW: mentions of r*pe, s*xual vi*lence, dr*gs, and ab*se in this book and my review.
finally reviewing this after i finished it a month ago #justprocraTW: mentions of r*pe, s*xual vi*lence, dr*gs, and ab*se in this book and my review.
finally reviewing this after i finished it a month ago #justprocrastinationthings
First of all the coverrrrrrrr I've spent like 20 min just staring at it <33 This book jabbed me in the gut and then sat on it and then threw me into a brick wall and I AM THANKFUL FOR IT. we need more books talking about sexual violence and abuse in ways that are real, no filter, ESPECIALLY for POC's ...more