Take a photo of a barcode or cover
karina_dreamsinwords 's review for:
Salaam, with Love
by Sara Sharaf Beg
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I absolutely adore Salaam, with Love! Rich in culture, faith and family, this young adult novel is a delightfully heartwarming read. You can feel how grounded the author is in her faith and family because of how beautifully she was able to portray that on the page.
As a non Muslim reader, I truly appreciated the backdrop of Ramadan and watching our protagonist partake in it's traditions with her extended family. The ultra sweet, slow burn romance between Dua and Hassan was so darn cute- especially with the wholesome ending!! YES.
From perusing reviews by Islamic readers, the representation in this gem is amazing! Further still, I encourage you to check out some own voice reviews to get the full effect on how incredible this book is.
I hope Beg has future projects in the works because I will definitely be reading anything she puts out.
As a non Muslim reader, I truly appreciated the backdrop of Ramadan and watching our protagonist partake in it's traditions with her extended family. The ultra sweet, slow burn romance between Dua and Hassan was so darn cute- especially with the wholesome ending!! YES.
From perusing reviews by Islamic readers, the representation in this gem is amazing! Further still, I encourage you to check out some own voice reviews to get the full effect on how incredible this book is.
I hope Beg has future projects in the works because I will definitely be reading anything she puts out.
Moderate: Racism, Islamophobia
Minor: Gun violence