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Huda always blesses me with the perfect blend of relatability and humor and feelings like this was so great I can't wait to have it in my hands to gush over it all over again. Also, I'm glad i'm not the only one that had a billion life crises trying to figure out how to blend in and also be completely true to myself during my weird teenage years.

This felt like a story that was purely meant for me because of how spot on some of these feelings and stories were! Would highly recommend (as usual)!

I definitely wish this could have been longer and more fleshed out but obviously that's just aa personal preference because this IS a graphic novel and not a full novel (though Huda could definitely do that and I'd 1000% read it)

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Thank you, Penguin Teen, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Huda F Are You? is a funny and relatable graphic novel about figuring out who you are as a teenager. This book is perfect for pre-teens and teenagers about navigating high school, relocating, making friends, and experiencing racisms or Islamophobia. I, as a 27-year-old, was able to relate and connect the themes and experiences Huda goes through to my own High School experience.

I liked the ending and idea Huda is not confrontational at 14. It can take a lot of time to gain the self-confidence to stand up for yourself. It is a journey, not something that happens overnight. The reader sees Huda begin to stand up for herself, so I feel the ending was excellent.

The artwork in the book is beautiful, cute, and filled with jokes. I have so many questions about Amani. I hope Huda Fahmy continues this series with more books from Huda's perspective and some from her sisters. I will definitely be checking out the author's webcomics. I rate the book five stars.

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I thought this book was so cute! I loved the illustrations and the themes of identity and self growth. I didn't particularly like that the book ended without Huda having had stood up for herself. I think that would've been an amazing plotline to have, especially considering the way Huda and Joe partner up to catch the teacher being racist anyways.

Definitely would recommend to younger non White readers specifically because it's incredibly relatable to read about not belonging and the sudden belongingness that comes with having a community.

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The book seems move juvenille than what I was expecting but I’m all for the Muslim representation! It was cute and enjoyable! I also must say that i hate HATE that this format is not only not available on kindle, but it’s 2 pages at a time. Please publishers, make it one page only. It’s literally impossible to read this.

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A charming and truly funny coming of age story about a Muslim teen girl with lots of sisters who moves to a new school with lots of other Muslim students and realizes that being a hijabi is not a personality trait. The author manages to blend humor and self-deprecation with addressing more serious topics like racism, Islamophobia, and microagressions. It's a quick read, but a really great graphic novel that is likely to be a hit. Definitely worth a look! I received an advance review copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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