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The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
5.0
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

So good! I really loved the depth of these characters and their relationships (both good and bad) with their families. The romance was sweet and earnest and unlike a lot of queer high school stories the responses and growth around queerness felt authentic and not overly simplistic. It’s also an powerful commentary on cultural appropriation that really humanizes the issue and I think creates a lot of empathy and understanding.