I snagged this title months ago as my Prime First Reads choice…. Let me start off by saying that I made the right choice. Although I kept putting this one off for whatever reason, I was completely hooked once I picked it up. It was fun, relatable, and really captured the essence of a growing teen. I loved that this novel also shares a voice that is typically ignored in literature- that of a young women that is both of Indian descent and Muslim growing up in Canada. Heron helped remind me to be conscious of microaggressions within my community, but she also reminded me of how beautiful life can be when everyone is treated well. Moving beyond the diversity found within the characters, I enjoyed Heron’s style of humor. I love that the story was able to successfully be a rom com *and* slice of life all at once; most of the rom coms I read aren’t very realistic, so it’s a nice change of pace. I won’t spoil the ending, but I will note that it was a nice touch and supported the novel’s overall themes and messages. 🌸

Educators- This would be a handy read during a high school unit focused on the young adult novel. If nothing else, this one would do well in your class library!