This charming YA book finds friends-turned-enemies Said and Tiwa growing close again while working together to save the Islamic center in their small town. I loved how they reconnected while working to save their culture, and how this helped with them growing and finally truly opening up to one another.

This is a great book for teens (it’s PG rated) to learn about the lives and religion of Muslims (extra props for the discussion of racism within the Islamic faith) or to see their own experiences and lives represented within a sweet romance.

An uplifting and worthwhile read (perfect for reading with your tween!).