Trigger warnings: homicide against LGBTQ+ people, homophobia and domestic abuse.

I absolutely loved this story as it gave me another perspective of the LGBTQ+ community and culture. Rukhsana is Muslim and a closeted lesbian in a secret relationship with her girlfriend, Ariana.

Throughout the story, Sabina Khan shows the hardships of being in a Muslim family and the toll it can take on the children. I really liked being able to see how Ruhksana was treated by her parents because she is gay and the things she had to go through and the anxiety she developed because she had to hide who she truly was, it really broke my heart, but at the same time I was tearing up so much and crying because I could relate to Ruksana on a personal level.

This story was so well done; the pacing was quick and I devoured this book! I couldn't stop thinking about it when I wasn't reading it. However, I did have some issues.

1. Ariana and Ruhksana's friends were so annoying and they frustrated me to no end. I really would've liked to see Ruhksana just break up with Ariana because it was in her best interest, Ariana was so wishy-washy and I understand that this was because she didn't fully grasp what Ruhksana was going through but her friends still belittled her and didn't even try to understand what she was going through, they just dismissed it.

2. THE LAST PART OF THE BOOK -

This book easily would've gotten a 5 star if the last part of the book met my expectations, but it didn't. If I could re-write any ending, it would be this one. I really wanted Ruhksana's parents to have opened their eyes in a different way rather than just killing off Sohail. I get this was to show how hard it is to be LGBTQ+ in Bangaldesh, but I really would've liked to see her parents realize what they were doing to their daughter in a different way. Realistically, if parents are unaccepting, it will take years for them to come around. Overall, I would've liked a different ending.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book.