I don't know why I waited so long to read this gorgeous book! A beautifully written story of immigrant families, intergenerational trauma, and love and loss. It was heavy, but I raced through it. I was holding my breath as to what would happen to both Noor and Sal. I also loved the backstory of Misbah. All My Rage won the National Book Award and was extremely well deserved.

At first glance, this book seems like the kind my eyes immediately skip over in a bookstore - but I'm so glad I gave it a chance. In the present, we see Noor and Salahuddin, and in the past we see Misbah. Misbah of the past is struggling to manage the hotel, her alcoholic husband, and her looming illness. Noor moves to the US after being the sole survivor of an earthquake in Pakistan, followed by her living with her uncle, whose desire to assimilate makes her feel othered from her faith. Noor and Sal are brought together through all of these tragedies that define their past but they want to be able to break from the mold and make their own future.

ALL MY RAGE by Sabaa Tahir is a profound and emotionally resonant story exploring the lives of three characters and their personal journeys which connect to each other. The themes of forgiveness and heartache found within a Pakistani community are powerful, as a love story also blossoms over the course of the novel.

The story is exquisite and deserve all of the acclaim and attention it has received over the past year. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the power of this book, and about Sabaa Tahir as an author for young adult readers. In a nutshell, this title is breathtaking.

An essential purchase for all school and public library collections which serve young adult readers.
SUGGESTED AGES: Grades 9 and up

Sabaa Tahir did it again. I have absolutely fell in love with her writing style and characters. They're super relatable and rhe book and story just flows.

This story went pretty much exactly the way I expected it to, but I still enjoyed the journey. And by enjoyed, I mean my heart was broken in a million little pieces over and over. Beautiful story, beautiful characters.

I hate that it took me so long to finally read Sabaa Tahir's contemporary debut but was it stunning. The way she wove intimate character struggles, memory repression, and immigrant struggles all with character development and plot?? It was simply masterful. I would highly recommend the audiobook on this one as well since the narrators Deepti Gupta, Kamran R. Khan, and Kausar Mohammed did a fantastic job. I think this one is a title that is best consumed without a ton of background on the story - just dive in with the faith that Sabaa Tahir would never lead you astray. If you enjoy books by Angie Thomas or even Celeste Ng (especially Little Fires Everywhere) then this might be your new favorite read.

Such a wonderful and touching novel--a must read for EVERYONE! Two teens who were best friends find themselves thrown together again while dealing with difficult times during their senior year. Conversations about immigration, death and grief, addiction, and changing relationships. The different perspectives allowed the reader to approach the story in a very intimate way and get closer to the characters throughout the story.

I received this egalley as part of the ALAN conference and it is kept on a kindle in my classroom. My rating is based on the fact that my students have enjoyed this title and I look forward to when I get the chance to read it.

This is not a happy book, and I did not have a good time reading it. Sabaa Tahir's writing and storytelling is immaculate, and she remains one of my favorite writers. This is a story about tragedy and the challenges two Pakistani American teenagers face, and it can be very uncomfortable to read. Fortunately for me, my uncomfortableness only lasts as long as it takes to read this book, whereas there are millions of people out there that don't get to step out of this feeling. This is such an important book to read to help you understand what it is like to live in a country that does not accept you. I recognize that I have a privileged life, and I am grateful that I will never have some of the struggles that these two characters faced.

This book was excellent. The characters and feelings and setting were so real and raw. I was worried it was going to just end with doom (which is fine!!) but also I wanted a hopeful ending for these characters so much. I cannot wait to see what is next for Sabaa Tahir.

Such a stunning and important book for lovers of all genres to pick up! Be in the right mood and proceed to read Sabaa's poignant and dazzling words.

This book was pretty awesome! I love the way it is written and the things that came out about each character throughout the story. I listened to the book, and the narrators were all great. I loved their authentic pronounciation of the non-English words.

This novel was devastating. You cry with these characters almost immediately and don't stop sobbing until the end. This novel shows how difficult life can be, and how resiliency is not easy. Sometimes the cards are stacked against you and all your opponents cheat. Yet somehow these two characters manage to survive. There is a seed of hope in the end. Just enough to stop your tears. On top of the horrible hand these teens have been dealt, is a look back at their parents lives and what led to such a devastating life for the protagonists. Generational trauma is a cycle that is nearly impossible to break in this novel. Yet these two hold on to their shred of hope like it is the last drop of water in the world. Startlingly relevant on too many levels. This book will never leave you mind.

It doesn't matter what Sabaa Tahir writes, if she writes it, I'll read it and love it. And that was true with ALL MY RAGE. I will say it definitely say it was a massive departure from EMBER, and it took me a moment to catch up with it, but this book is one filled with heart, sorrow, rage and joy all in the face of pure desperation. I loved Tahir's lush and poignant writing style, prose so gorgeous that it just goes straight to you're core. You can tell how much of Tahir's heart and own life experience has been poured into this novel. It's uniquely personal which just adds to its impact for me. I loved the dual timelines between Misbah's and Salahudin's and Noor's stories. This book has some heavy and triggering topics in it, so you may want to check out trigger warnings before you read, but if you can, this is a must-read! Honestly, there is so much beauty and themes of importance in this book that I am not sure I can elegantly express, so pick up this book and find out for yourself.

All My Rage is a powerful, evocative contemporary that deserves to be hailed as a classic. All My Rage is required reading.

A brilliant book that will leave you both reeling and hopefully for the future.

I loved how Tahir wrote this story and wove the journal pieces through the story. This is definitely a YA more on the mature side, and boy, is it a heavy book. All My Rage deals with such heavy topics such as immigration, racism, abuse, abandonment, grief, and so much more.

I LOVED this book! Sabaa did it again. I cannot begin to express how much I love everything that she has written, I thought that I would just love the fantasy genre but this one blew my mind! I cannot begin to praise it enough.

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir; Razorbill Books, 384 pages ($19.99) Ages 14 and up.

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This eloquent, heart-rending tale of the Muslim-American immigrant experience, of the heartache experienced in leaving one's birthplace for a foreign land, of family trauma burdening the next generation was inspired by best-selling author Sabaa Tahir's experience growing up in a town in the Mojave Desert in California where her Pakistani immigrant parents operated a motel.

The beautifully written narrative shifts back and forth in time between the voices of Juniper, Calif., high school seniors Noor and Salahudin, and to Salahudin's parents' younger years in Pakistan and in the U.S.

Noor, the only survivor of an earthquake that leveled her family's home in Pakistan when she was 6 years old, dreams of becoming a doctor and escaping from Juniper. She must deal with the constant bullying of a classmate at school while trying to keep her college plans secret from her uncle, who runs a liquor store and bitterly resents having abandoned his engineering studies to care for his niece. As the novel opens, Noor is estranged from Salahudin, her closest friend.

Salahudin's family is in such dire fiscal straits, he has no college plans. Misbah, his mother, is seriously ill but has no health insurance; his alcoholic father, Toufiq, is no help, and as bills pile up for the family's struggling motel, Salahudin weighs taking drastic action.

From her unsympathetic first grade teacher to the racist classmate who taunts her mercilessly (publicly interrogating her about her green card status, an incident from Tahir's own high school years), Noor has experienced years of being treated as "other." She finds solace in music and her faith. Both Noor and Salahudin are also burdened with particularly terrible personal trauma, the nature of which is not revealed until late in the novel.

Tahir, author of best-selling fantasy trilogy "Ember in the Ashes," spent 15 years working on "All My Rage," which ultimately is a tale of love triumphing over the direst of circumstances.

Tahir's writing is unmatched. When I first received this book, I set it aside as I was dealing with my own grief. And I'm glad I did because this story wrecked me. So many times this story made me tear up as I reflected on my own loss. On top of that, Tahir handles many other delicate topics with care. I truly grew to care about Sal and Noor and as I read I had a constant sense of dread for what was to come.

I highly recommend this book but please look into the TWs which Tahir includes at the beginning of the book.

This book was amazing. I coudn't put it down. It was magical. Higly recommended! The characters, the plots, the writting: wonderful and perfect.