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This is the third graphic novel in the Huda F series and Huda Fahmy’s fifth graphic novel so far. I’ve enjoyed them all. She gives an interesting, and often fun glimpse into the life of a Muslim American. In Huda F Wants to Know, Huda F is a junior in high school, and she has so much to look forward to: AP classes, drivers license, college preparation, ACTs, clubs and activities and cute guys (who are off limits as a Muslim teen). But things turn out to be more stressful than she anticipates when her parents announce they are getting a divorce. How can this be and how will it affect her family and Muslim life and friendships? Not only is Huda growing up in this one, but her mom is too. Well done! Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group/Dial Books for the digital ARC.

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A wonderful third installment to the series. I just read the second one to prep for this digital ARC from NetGalley and Dial Books, and I think the series is just getting better and better with each volume. With Huda prepping for college applications, dealing with a huge change in her family, and struggling to show up for her friends/sisters, there was more moving parts in this one than the previous volumes which I think made for a stronger story. The conversation around therapy/mental health was great to see. For more like this, I'd recommend "It Won't Always Be Like This" by Malaka Gharib and maybe "A First Time for Everything" by Dan Santat.

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The third installment in the Huda F series, and one that takes a deeper look at mental health in teenagers, especially those who are Muslim and dealing with adults that don't believe in mental health issues. Huda and her sisters are told that their parents are getting a divorce, and while they all have a hard time with it, Huda starts lashing out to her friends and family. Through kindness and support Huda is able to get back on her path and be then living and supportive person she is. With poignant moments and heartfelt conversations this is a beautiful addition to the series.

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I really enjoy this series and this new one didn’t disappoint. The author has a great way of telling her story, making it relatable and also informative. A great read.

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Huda F Wants to Know? is another fantastic graphic novel in the Huda F series! I loved this one! It is much more focused on Huda's family dynamics and her parents' divorce, but it handles these topics so well. As always, the illustrations are adorable and the text had me laughing throughout the book! Thanks to NetGalley, Huda Fahmy, and Penguin Group for the chance to read and review! My opinions are my own.

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This is such a great series. I learn something new about Huda, which helps me learn something new about some of my students.

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I'm so glad Huda is back! I've loved the last two graphic novels, so I was excited when I saw she was coming out with another one. The art is fun to look at, and the story itself was endearing. All of the characters are funny and distinct, you really get a sense of what the family is like early on. I'm excited to recommend this book to patrons and friends alike once it's released. Thank you to Dial Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

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Huda F is back with more teen angst and snark. This time, she and her sisters are reeling from an unexpected announcement by their parents: they are getting a divorce. This sends Huda F into an identity spiral as she questions the role of her faith, considers if she needs mental health support, fights with her best friend, and struggles to maintain her ambitious academic plans for Junior Year.

The main storyline allowed for interesting explorations into each daughter's response to their parents' divorce. There is also an interesting dichotomy between Papa and Mama and their parenting styles as each of them begin to find their independence. Although effective in examining the familial relationships, this latest entry in the Huda F series was not quite as fun. Although Huda's teenage hormones are raging and she develops a huge crush, this subplot doesn't go anywhere which feels like a missed opportunity.

Regardless, this is still a solid entry in the series, and the artwork is superb as with the two previous graphic novels.

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This is the third book in the Huda series that I have read and I feel that each one gets a bit stronger. The artwork is solid, and the story line in this one is a challenge because it is dealing with divorce in the Muslim culture. There were moments when I was so angry with the parents for not being supportive of their girls wanting to do new things, but I had to check myself and remind myself that this is a family with very different beliefs and part of Huda's story is how she is figuring out her place as a Muslim girl who wants to be more than her traditional family may want. Her mom is definitely more supportive, and it is lovely to see the growth in their relationship especially at the convention.

These are great books when read together in order as they are a memoir of Huda's life, but they can also be read out of sequence. I have recommended this series to a few people already, and I will continue to do so going forward. There is so much depth to the plot and characters, and I genuinely like that everyone has flaws.

All in all, a lovely graphic novel, a great addition to the series, and a solid read for understanding the a Muslim girl's lived experience.

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Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group | Dial Books, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book!

I've teared up during it, and I know my students will absolutely enjoy this. Maybe hate it a little, for the realness, but love it too-- see themselves reflected throughout it, feeling as if they're Huda or her siblings. There's pain, yes, but also humor, love, support, and care.

Huda Fahmy has done it, incredibly, again. Her graphic novels pierce the soul to find all the soft places, and take up residence in there.

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This is definitely my favorite of the three. With Huda being thrown for a loop at the news of her parents’ divorce, she must now try to continue to have the perfect junior year while ignoring all of the feels. Obviously, it’s not going to go well.

Again, Fahmy is able to take her humor and apply it to some of the most vulnerable and heavy topics when it comes to religion and family: divorce. She writes about the struggle in the credits and I felt as if she really achieved a great balance of storytelling and honesty.

Each character was showcased to have a different experience, but you only really saw Huda’s experience as one would. It gave way to conversations for therapy and self-reflection. It also gave way for great pop culture references and self-deprecating moments. It was captured in a very human light. However, you’re never out of everyone else’s story. She still needed to figure out how to keep her friends, get along with her sisters, and manage a new relationship with her parents. There is only so much grace a junior in high school can have.

I highly recommend this entire series to anyone who likes witty MCs, emotional but funny storytelling, and an insight to a Muslim American experience. Thank you to NetGalley and Dial for the ARC in exchange for this review.

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Love this installation in the Huda F series. Fahmy blends humor, mental health conversations, Muslim identity, and teenage issues into a beautiful set of chapters in Huda F's journey. I felt so seen in Huda's struggles with her mental health in junior year and not knowing how or who to talk to. Beautiful.

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Thank you for the advanced copy!

When I saw this was available, I pounced on the request. I *loved* Hude F Are You? - a fantastic coming of age story of a Muslim girl whose family moves and she needs to adjust to a new town, friends, etc. The follow up, Huda F Wants to Know, takes the next step in addressing common themes middle school kids and teens face: divorce, family, friendship, and mental health - from the perspective of the Muslim faith.

This book is accessible and educational for everyone. It is difficult for teens to want to engage in mental health supports and this book addresses Huda''s journey well. I love Huda; she is so relatable and just a normal teen going through normal teen stuff. Hoping to read about Huda's senior year next. I know she'll kick butt!!

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I’m not crying, my eyes just get really sweaty when I read emotional stuff. 👀

Was it a choice to apply for an ARC copy of the third installment in the Huda F series without reading the first two? Certainly. After reading am I incentivized to buy them? Absolutely. I enjoyed this immensely and I think it really will help Muslim kiddos who potentially have to experience their parents divorcing and the difficult feelings that can arise. (I am not Muslim, to be abundantly clear, just a white lady trying to broaden her world view.)

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This series is one of my favorites! In this installment, Huda and her sisters must deal with the shocking news that their parents are getting a divorce.

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I love Huda Fahmy and all her books. This was no exception.

Huda F is juggling school, family and teenage drama all at once, as did we all.

Funny story dealing with family dynamics and mental health issues. Very sweet, very important.

Thank you, thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers Group for an ARC of this book.

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This, the third book in the Huda F young adult graphic novel series is about what happens to Huda when her parents announce they are getting a divorce. Divorces are not a light affair, to Mulsims, and they are often a last resort, because they are looked down on.
Huda goes into a tailspin of what-ifs. What happens if she is ostracized? What is no one wants to marry her. What if they lose their home? She decides that if she keeps all her fears in, and just turns off her emotions that everything will be fine. That she will be fine.


And of course, it doesn’t work out, doing that. This is a great graphic novel for young adults, because so many families go through divorce, and the kids are left to figure it out on their own. There is a lot of good advice given in the book, and you feel so much for poor Huda as she isolates herself more and more. It is one of those stories where you just want to give her a big hug.


I always love Huda Fahmy’s humor, and it shines through in this third book. Even if you know nothing about Muslims, you can still relate to getting reading to take the ACT, and AP classes, and stuff that is common amongst all students in high school in the US.


Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book will be published the 1st of April 2025.

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*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for a digital copy of this book for review.*

Huda Fahmy’s world unravels when her parents announce their divorce just as she’s gearing up for junior year. As she grapples with her changing family dynamics, Huda faces the overwhelming pressure of balancing school, friendships, and her identity.

I love every single book in this series. Huda is so relatable as a character. Big feelings, family struggles, and learning as you grow up. This graphic novel was particularly meaningful in the discussion of mental health and how it is viewed in the world. I felt for Huda while she and her sisters were trial to come to terms with the divorce. My heart went out to them. I love ultimately how hopeful these books are. It was a lovely, poignant read.

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I haven't read any of the other books in the Huda series. But I don't believe context is needed much for this book as all the characters are introduced properly.

When we meet Huda at the beginning of the story she is starting her junior year of high school. We go with her through the trials of her life and family changing.

The book focuses on a semi-autobiographical telling of the author's junior year, with all its problems and trappings. Huda has to worry about the usual teen things like the ACT, scholarships and friends. In addition though her parents want to talk to Huda and her sisters about something. How will she handle the change that her parents bring into her life. And how will her connections between the her sisters, mother and father change and shift as her life changes.

This book was a joy to read. I can't wait to see it with its finished with the color. I think it is a great read for not only high schoolers. But any children or young adults dealing with similar issues of their families making changes. Fahmy makes the inner workings of Muslim life relatable with things like having a crush, dealing with your mental health and disagreements with parents and siblings.

While the Islamic terms aren't defined except for a few abbreviations. We the reader are given enough context that it is easy to figure out their meaning. This book was a strong four stars. I especially enjoyed Fahmy's humor and wit when dealing with the difficult subjects. I also appreciate that Fahmy provides resources for young people to contact at the conclusion of the book.

Since I enjoyed this book I plan to go back and read the rest of the Huda series.

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Huda F is back again in the newest novel from Huda Fahmy. In this graphic novel, Huda's life is turned upside down when her parents announce that they are separating. This throws her into a spiral during her junior year. This sudden upheaval sends shockwaves through her junior year, disrupting her carefully laid plans for volunteering, acing the ACT, and navigating the college application process. She is devastated and is trying to figure out what this means for her family. This also affects her friendships and grades. Huda works with a counselor to help put everything in perspective.

As Huda grapples with the emotional turmoil of her family's changing dynamics, readers will empathize with her struggles. Her experiences with friendship, academics, and self-discovery offer valuable insights into the challenges of adolescence. Through her journey, Huda demonstrates remarkable resilience, showing readers that even in the face of adversity, it's possible to find strength and hope.

Fahmy's engaging storytelling and beautiful artwork bring Huda's story to life, making it a compelling read for young adults.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

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