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Love from Mecca to Medina
by S.K. Ali
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Disclaimer: I received this E-ARC via the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review and this blog tour post.
Trigger Warning(s): Islamophobia and cyberbullying.
Rep: Zayneb is West Indian, Caribbean-American. Adam is Chinese Canadian-Finnish. There are several new characters introduced, all coming from different backgrounds.
My Thoughts Before Reading: I was so excited to read this book! I absolutely loved Love from A to Z!
I am happy to say that I really liked this instalment!
What I Liked: I loved reading about the setting! I was at peace while reading about Umrah. As a Muslim there was something so special about this book. Umrah plays a big part in Islam. Even Muslim’s who have never experienced Umrah will feel at peace and love the rep.
Love from Mecca to Medina stayed true to the first instalment. In terms of plot and characterization.
I loved the writing style! The writing style is different compared to the first book. There aren’t any journal entries but lets just say Bertha Fatima plays a very big role.
Zayneb’s storyline in this instalment was heartbreaking to read about. She had some struggles with school and her peers. You do see her break, stress, and heal through her connection to Islam while performing Umrah.
Adam’s job situation is one many people will relate to. His insecurities in regards to his relationship with Zayneb stems from his struggles from finding work. Through performing Umrah he feels at peace and manages to work through his insecurities.
Adam and Zayneb are drifting apart in this instalment due to their own issues. They struggle to understand each other and communicate throughout the novel. It was painful to read about. As a reader you always want the fictional couple to be happy forever. I will say that when they do make up it was magical! They come back to each other stronger and happier.
My Criticism(s): There was a particular storyline that dragged out and I did not enjoy reading about. That being said I understood why it was written.
Conclusion: Overall I thoroughly enjoyed Love from Mecca to Medina! I highly recommend this series.
Trigger Warning(s): Islamophobia and cyberbullying.
Rep: Zayneb is West Indian, Caribbean-American. Adam is Chinese Canadian-Finnish. There are several new characters introduced, all coming from different backgrounds.
My Thoughts Before Reading: I was so excited to read this book! I absolutely loved Love from A to Z!
I am happy to say that I really liked this instalment!
What I Liked: I loved reading about the setting! I was at peace while reading about Umrah. As a Muslim there was something so special about this book. Umrah plays a big part in Islam. Even Muslim’s who have never experienced Umrah will feel at peace and love the rep.
Love from Mecca to Medina stayed true to the first instalment. In terms of plot and characterization.
I loved the writing style! The writing style is different compared to the first book. There aren’t any journal entries but lets just say Bertha Fatima plays a very big role.
Zayneb’s storyline in this instalment was heartbreaking to read about. She had some struggles with school and her peers. You do see her break, stress, and heal through her connection to Islam while performing Umrah.
Adam’s job situation is one many people will relate to. His insecurities in regards to his relationship with Zayneb stems from his struggles from finding work. Through performing Umrah he feels at peace and manages to work through his insecurities.
Adam and Zayneb are drifting apart in this instalment due to their own issues. They struggle to understand each other and communicate throughout the novel. It was painful to read about. As a reader you always want the fictional couple to be happy forever. I will say that when they do make up it was magical! They come back to each other stronger and happier.
My Criticism(s): There was a particular storyline that dragged out and I did not enjoy reading about. That being said I understood why it was written.
Conclusion: Overall I thoroughly enjoyed Love from Mecca to Medina! I highly recommend this series.