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LitsyBuddyReadHow is everyone enjoying the book so far?5y
CoffeeNBooksI 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.5y
britt_brookeI 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 ?5y
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CurreyI 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.5y
Jennifer3I agree with CoffeeNBooks. It is cool to see how Maya handles things.5y
CoffeeNBooksThe 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?5y
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.5y
RaimeyGallantI 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.5y
RaimeyGallantOverall, 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. :)5y
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) 5y
mrp27I'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.5y