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I started reading this in 2021. I only read a couple chapters, then lost interest. But because my MIL recommended it, I felt the need to give it another try. I recently got Audible and found the audiobook there.
It was pretty good, a solid 3 stars. I liked it enough to finish it, the reveals were unexpected. This is part of a series, but will not continue. �👠

05.02.2024

Finding Nouf by Zoe Ferraris

This was a great mystery set in Saudi Arabia. I need to read the next book in the series.

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This wasn‘t my original choice for #SaudiArabia - this month‘s country for the #ReadAroundTheWorld challenge, but when I read @BookwormM ‘s review, I quickly switched to this one- a mystery set in a combination of coastal & desert city with a missing teenager seemed interesting! And this is- the setting feels hotly vibrant & the characters do feel realistic though frustrating at times. It‘s a series but I don‘t feel connected enough to continue!

I found this book set in Saudi Arabia in my local bookstore. No expectations, so far so good.

An amazing look into Saudi Arabian culture, this is the first in a mystery series featuring Nayir ash-Sharqi. When his friend‘s sister goes missing, and is later found dead, Nayir is asked to discreetly look into the case. What he discovers is a web of lies, and finding the truth isn‘t very easy.

I would eagerly read another by Ferraris. I loved the writing style, and Ferraris‘ knowledge is first hand - she at one point lived in Saudi Arabia.

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Taking a break from Oldest Living Confederate Widow to start this, this month‘s selection for my mystery group. I haven‘t had a lazy Saturday in awhile, so soaking up some reading time with #Zeke . #catsoflitsy

Not sure why my cat is laughing hysterically at my picks for #BooksSetInTheMiddleEast but here we are. #TheReadingWomen / Day 16.

Solid whodunnit albeit somewhat predictable. Well defined characters and interesting dynamics in this Saudi world of veiled woman & desert guides. A girl goes missing, the guide investigates and has his beliefs challenged by a woman in the coroner's office. Quick holiday read you'll have to wrestle from the cat.

This book was great in more ways than one. I learned about a culture that I'm unfamiliar with while reading a thrilling mystery with amazing characters! Seriously, it was hard not to root for the two heroes in their search to discover what happened to Nouf! Scandals, family, a budding love story?��

I'm so lucky I can read in the car :). End of the long weekend means a 4hr drive home and Finding Nouf just revealed some new clues!

This book is part of my @bookriot Read Harder Challenge and at the risk of sounding kind of ignorant, it is opening my eyes to the Muslim culture. I'm finding it very interesting! I'm loving Nayir's character so much!