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The Date Swap by Lydia Westing

The Date Swap

Lydia Westing

3.0
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Surprisingly good. Lol
Minaret by Leila Aboulela

Minaret

Leila Aboulela

2.0
She Wore Red Trainers by Na'ima B. Robert

She Wore Red Trainers

Na'ima B. Robert

2.0
It was an okay read.
The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami

The Moor's Account

Laila Lalami

4.0
emotional informative tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
The Khan by Saima Mir

The Khan

Saima Mir

4.0
Just what the doctor ordered this summer. A Desi crime thriller like no other
Bellini and the Sphinx by Tony Bellotto

Bellini and the Sphinx

Tony Bellotto

3.0
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Maybe in Another Life

Taylor Jenkins Reid

3.5
emotional medium-paced
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

Fredrik Backman

5.0
I don't even know who I love more, the writer or the translator. Well done to all involved. I love it so much!
That Can Be Arranged: A Muslim Love Story by Huda Fahmy

That Can Be Arranged: A Muslim Love Story

Huda Fahmy

4.0
fast-paced
The Blue Between Sky and Water by Susan Abulhawa

The Blue Between Sky and Water

Susan Abulhawa

5.0
emotional sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
I don't even have the words to describe how this novel affected me. The fact that Abdulhawa was able to infuse humour in this book is a testament to her storytelling skills.