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Love, Hate and Other Filters | Samira Ahmed

Checkout the post marked SPOILER following this post to join in on the final discussion of #lovehateandotherfilters!

If you‘re caught up please join in. If you‘re not, just add your thoughts whenever you are! Be sure to tag others when you comment so they will be notified of your comments. #lhof #litsybuddyread

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Love, Hate and Other Filters | Samira Ahmed

The first open discussion begins now. Remember no spoilers beyond the first half (we read through chapter 11).

Go to the discussion post (marked spoiler) to begin discussing anything related to those first 11 chapters.

#lovehateandotherfilters #lhof #litsybuddyread

Jess7, LitsyBuddyRead

LitsyBuddyRead @CoffeeNBooks @britt_brooke @sweetpealsd @mcctrish @RaimeyGallant @Currey @erzascarletbookgasm @mrp27 @Jennifer3 @Pamwurtzler @Jaayimee @Jazruiz.2014 @Mowen036 @marywag08 6y

LitsyBuddyRead The discussion was posted before this. So scroll down to the discussion post. 6y

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Love, Hate and Other Filters | Samira Ahmed

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Open discussion begins now... Discuss here 👇🏼

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Jess7, LitsyBuddyRead

LitsyBuddyRead How is everyone enjoying the book so far? 6y

CoffeeNBooks I like it so far, and it's interesting to see how Maya navigates the differences between what she wants in life vs. what her parents want for her. 6y

britt_brooke I finished this a couple of days ago and wasn‘t a fan of the style, but I did like the story. In the first portion, I really liked the relationship between Maya and her aunt. She needed an ally and I appreciate that Ahmed made it a strong female relative who defied cultural expectations. I like Kareem‘s role, too. How are you liking it so far @Jess7 ? 6y

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Currey I enjoyed the book for the Young Adult tensions between Maya and her parents and her sweet and simple take on crushes. I felt that Maya‘s relationship with her aunt gave a nice window into what a woman could be in the world. However, up to Chapter 11, it is missing some of the things I was hoping for in a book about Muslims living in the US. To Maya, it isn‘t about how to practice her religion but how to work around her parents. 6y

Jennifer3 I agree with CoffeeNBooks. It is cool to see how Maya handles things. 6y

CoffeeNBooks The only thing that I'm having a hard time with in this section is Maya's relationship with Kareem. Did they really hit it off right away, and he's also super cool with her ending things? Or does he have ulterior motives and he's using her to look good to his parents, in the same way she was sort of using him to look good to her parents? 6y

CoffeeNBooks @britt_brooke @Currey I agree with you both about Maya's relationship with her aunt. I like that she has an ally in her very independent aunt. 6y

RaimeyGallant I finished the book a few months ago. It's hard for me to discuss without spoilers for those who haven't finished it. :) I like that the book did as well as it did. I like that this Muslim story is in the mainstream. I don't love how money is valued by Maya. She seems entitled, but maybe I don't understand an American child's expectations regarding their parents' money, because I live in Canada, where uni is subsidized. 6y

RaimeyGallant Overall, I feel like this book is a step forward for acceptance of diversity and a step backward for gender equality. Can't win 'em all. :) 6y

britt_brooke @RaimeyGallant Interesting thoughts. I can see where you‘re coming from. 6y

britt_brooke @CoffeeNBooks My thoughts on Kareem are that his folks were forcing the relationship in the same way Maya‘s were. They were both bystanders that want to make their parents happy but ultimately both knew they were better as friends; even if Maya was the one who came out and said it first. (edited) 6y

mrp27 I'm enjoying it so far but was expecting something a littler more heavy. I haven't read beyond page 137 but I know there is something big coming. Wonder if the next half will have more depth. I'm reminded a bit of the book When a Dimple Met Rishi. 6y

RaimeyGallant @mrp27 There is something heavy coming. 6y

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Love, Hate and Other Filters | Samira Ahmed

Here is the reading schedule for our December #LitsyBuddyRead. Please like and share to spread the word. Will you be joining?

#lovehateandotherfilters #samiraahmed #lhof #LITSYBUDDYREAD

Jess7, LitsyBuddyRead

LitsyBuddyRead @CoffeeNBooks @britt_brooke @sweetpealsd @mcctrish @RaimeyGallant @Currey @erzascarletbookgasm @mrp27 @Jennifer3 @Pamwurtzler @Jaayimee @Jazruiz.2014 @Mowen036 6y

Currey I finished the whole book but will join the discussion and keep my comments tomorrow to only the 1st half. 6y

Pamwurtzler I can‘t join this week but will for the final discussion! 6y

theokiereader I‘d like to join when it begins! 6y

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Jess7

Love, Hate and Other Filters | Samira Ahmed

Hey Litsy Buddy Readers! It‘s been a hectic month, but this is just a reminder that our first discussion of our December read will be held tomorrow at 3 pm EST.

Please LIKE and repost to spread the word. 🤗🤗 Thank you!

I apologize for getting the schedule put together late this month. If you‘re not caught up, just join in when you are.

#LoveHateAndOtherFilters #LHOF #LitsyBuddyRead

Jess7, LitsyBuddyRead

Jess7 @CoffeeNBooks @britt_brooke @sweetpealsd @mcctrish @RaimeyGallant @Currey @erzascarletbookgasm @mrp27 @Jennifer3 @Pamwurtzler @Jaayimee @Jazruiz.2014 @Mowen036 6y

Lovesbooks87 Just finished this book a few days ago and it was so good! 6y

RaimeyGallant In my calendar! 6y

britt_brooke I‘m already finished. 😆 6y

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