Huda F does it again. I completely related to her struggles, being a teen of divorce and constantly asking myself, what did I do wrong and how do I fix it. She addresses her struggles with humor that doesn't go over the top. I can remember keeping my parents' divorce a secret over the years out of shame until learning years later many of my friends and classmates went through the same thing. No matter our differences in culture/religion, Huda brings to the forefront the same struggles we all faced throughout this time and how we all have to adapt to a new normal. Special shoutout to tbe sneak peak at her husband Gehad! Definitely caught that one! Cannot wait to get this one into the library collection.

Throughout her other memoirs published so far, Huda Fahmy’s parent’s divorce has loomed large without ever being looked at in detail. This new book finally depicts this portion of her life, but the focus of the book is not as much on her relationships with her parents and sister (though these still play a large role) and more on the how this time in her life affected her mental health and how it led her to seek help. In the process, it gives some very nice information on the nature of grief; in fact, she includes some mental health resources specifically for Muslim youth at the end. She also addresses how both divorce and mental health issues are responded to in the Muslim community. Frankly, I would have liked to see her dive even deeper into but respect her pacing decisions in creating this well-structured tale.

Though still a bit overly minimal, Fahmy’s art style continues to grow more fluid and confident with every full-length book and the mini-Hudas who started out as a kind of shoulder angel and shoulder devil have morphed into snarky Greek chorus members who dramatize Huda’s internal monologue while being entertaining characters in their own right. Her humorous touch remains strong even as she recounts what are perhaps the least humorous events she has yet dealt with.

The most inward-looking of Fahmy’s memoirs so far, but perhaps also the most universal, Huda F Wants to Know is an example of her changing direction while still going from strength to strength.

Huda deals with mental health struggles and her parents divorce in this third book in the Huda F series by Huda Fahmy. As the titles have progressed the art has become more assured and the storytelling more tightly constructed. Fahmy's art, especially her sense of layout and timing are on-point, here, helping the jokes land more easily, and the pacing feels stronger than earlier entries.

Great preview of this graphic novel for YA readers. I had not read the first book in the series, so felt a bit lost on some of the characters. Definitely adds a depth of understanding to the Muslim experience in the United States. Definitely recommend for YA libraries, particularly if some of the population served includes Muslim students and adults.

Thanks to NetGalley, the Publisher and Author for an eARC of this graphic novel in exchange for my honest review.

This might be the heaviest yet most compelling installment to date in the Huda F series.

Add normal teenage woes, pressures of being a Muslim female along with the universal challenge and pain of a family going through divorce and you'll get the drama, valuable lessons, eventual slow perspective and growth this story builds gently and enjoyablely. The author brings the reader in on the mental health journey Huda F travels and does so beautifully.

I can't wait to see how Huda is doing Senior Year!

Fahmy ,Huda. Huda F Wants to Know?. Dial Books, 2025, 978-0593855621. $17.99. 224p. Grades 7-9

Description: Huda is ready to rock Junior Year of high school. She has a very clear plan of how to get into the colleges she wants AND how to get a full scholarship! But, life as she knew it seems to change at the drop of a hat when her Baba (father) and Mama announce that they are getting a divorce. This changes Huda’s life drastically and at times in way she never could have expected, like ghosting her friends, not caring about schoolwork, and a variety of other behaviors that are just “not like Huda”. With a positive look on therapy, Huda gets the help she needs to process and grieve her parents relationship, and her life before the divorce.

Thoughts: This graphic novel takes reader’s through the various emotions that teens can experience when parents choose to separate. While the graphic novel covers something that can at times be very heavy, divorce, it adds in humor and lightheartedness to the conversation and does a great job showing that there is not just one way to process things like divorce.

Realistic Fiction; Graphic Novel; 741.5

Tags: Islam, Muslim-American, Immigration, Friendship, Divorce, Middle Grade Graphic Novel, Crushes, Adversity

This was my first experience with Huda although her books have been on my TBR for awhile so I was very excited when I received this ARC from NetGalley. As a high school counselor I can say that Huda was experiencing many things that my Junior and Seniors are experiencing. College Applications, Advanced placed class, dual enrollment and building relationships. This being a lot like being at work may have influenced my rating a bit but I can see this being an amazing introductory to Junior year for my incoming Juniors. I also think this would benefit a lot of parents to see how much their decisions affect kids who are in high school because sometimes it feels like they think it should not affect them at that age anymore.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dial Press for this arc, which I received in exchange for an honest review.

I’m only a little bit familiar with Huda’s works online because my sister is a fan. This was my first experience reading a book by her.

I thought it was an interesting book, about a girl and her siblings navigating a difficult time of their lives when their parents decided to get a divorce. Since this was taken from her own life experience, I’m sure it was not an easy feat for Huda to make it into a story. Yet, she portrayed their feelings and how each of them dealt with the heartbreaking news so well and topped it all off with sprinkles of comedy.

I did wish I had read her other books going into this because they were some things mentioned that I would have appreciated more had I read her earlier works.

Thank you NetGalley and PenguinTeen for the uncorrected e-arc!

This was a great addition to this author's catalog. In it, we follow Huda, who's parents have announced that they are getting a divorce. Huda is also dealing with driving school, writing an essay to get a college scholarship, and so much else. She struggles with all of these things and feels like no one understands what she's going through.
I've read all of Huda's books and I've loved all of them. They show a side of divorce that's not seen to much in graphic novels. Even though this had some more serious undertones, I really enjoyed reading it. I always love the art style that these books are drawn in and this one was no exception. I would highly recommend checking out this book and the author's other books as well.

Fahmy brings her signature humorous style to a difficult topic in her latest graphic novel "Huda F Wants to Know?". It's both culturally grounded and accessible to non-Muslim readers, tackling themes of grief and family difficulties that are universal while also showing how those these interact with Islam. Can't wait to see the final work in full colour!

It looks like Huda has finally hit her stride with Huda F Wants to Know? the third book in her YA graphic novel series. The panels are more organized, and the story just flows better. This time around we follow a teenage Huda as her plans and excitement for her junior year get derailed when her parents suddenly announce they’re getting a divorce. As her sisters grapple with their emotions, ranging from denial to sadness, Huda is overwhelmed by anger. This causes her to lash out at her mother, her sisters, and even her best friend. Huda F Wants to Know? shines in its approach to sensitive subjects like mental health, grief, loss, and divorce, all viewed through an Islamic perspective. It's invaluable for teens from religious backgrounds to see relatable characters facing similar struggles and to learn about the resources that can assist them. I’m always a fan of Huda’s signature animated comic style, and she has once again crafted a story that feels genuine and sincere, all while keeping things fairly light and enjoyable.

Huda is back in the young adult graphic novel "Huda F Wants to Know?" by Huda Fahmy. Huda's parents are getting divorced and Huda and her sisters aren't sure what's going to happen. Coupled with regular high school life (thinking about colleges, grades, getting scholarships, and crushes), Huda is in over her head. An informative, emotional, and humorous graphic novel that deals with divorce, mental health, family expectations, and accepting yourself, this is a must buy for all young adult graphic novel collections, especially those with Fahmy's other books.

Note: I received a DRC from NetGalley in exchange for a review.
“In the hilarious and poignant follow-up to National Book Award Finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing.

Huda Fahmy is ready for junior year. She’s got a plan to join all the clubs, volunteer everywhere, ace the ACTs, write the most awe-inspiring essay for her scholarship applications. Easy.

But then Mama and Baba announce the most unthinkable: they’re getting a divorce.

Huda is devastated. She worries about what this will mean for her family, their place in the Muslim community, and her future. Her grades start tanking, she has a big fight with her best friend, and everything feels out of control. Will her life ever feel normal again? Huda F wants to know.”

Huda Fahmy does it once again! I love these books, and this book was no exception. As a Muslim myself, I relate to a lot of the things that Huda had to go through. The art is very charming, and the story itself is funny and very heart-warming. I love these books, and I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read. This book was great, and I enjoyed it a bunch!
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Huda Fahmy did it again!!!

It has the balance of having heavy family issue wrapped in light-hearted iconic art style and sarcastic and funny expressions. Out of all Huda's stories, I feel like this is the heaviest one.

It is enjoyable and gentle. It revolved around mental health, and dealing with divorced parents and how people dealt with it. Second-ing all the parts which said in our community we don't address those kind of things enough.

However, with more people aware of the mental health issues nowadays, hopefully we can navigate life better and find help sooner!!!

Oh, and reading this during Ramadan is the cherry on top!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Dial Books/Penguin Random House, for giving me a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Being a teen is hard! Hormones, school and stress about the future, but Huda F has a plan! She’s going to kick junior year’s butt so she can get a full ride scholarship to college and then EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE! But then her parents announce they’re getting a divorce and everything is decidedly NOT fine. Huda’s grades slip, she’s mean to her sisters and Mom, and picks a fight with her best friend. Eventually she talks to a therapist about what she’s feeling and realizes she’s not alone and that it’s a hard time for everyone.

Another great graphic novel from Huda Fahmy! I enjoyed the first two graphic novels she wrote and before I deleted my Instagram I would read the comics she posted regularly.

What’s in store for Huda in senior year?

Huda F does not disappoint! I love her take on everything.

I saw my nieces and nephews in this one. Seeing how she dealt with her parents' divorce was eye opening. It's hard to realize how much of our thoughts and stigma of mental health is tied to how our parents view it. I love that Huda found a way to channel her anger and disbelief. I think it is something that every person, Muslim or non Muslim, should see: you are not your parents' decisions. You have a chance to find your own way through your mental health.

Thank you, Huda, for this amazing novel.

I'm a fan of the Huda F books in general, but this one is particularly excellent. It deals with the divorce of Huda's parents and Huda's own mental health concerns (both those triggered by the divorce and just generally). The coda is particularly touching.

I am a huge fan of Huda and would love to interview her on my podcast sometime after Ramadan is over so anytime after April 5th! I love how informative and reflective this book was. It is also extremely funny and Huda has a good sense of humor that is shown through the pages of her graphic novel.

I already love the Huda F books, and this one is a new favorite for me! As always, it addresses struggles in a lighthearted way that is relatable and funny. Huda is so lovable and her family is a delight. Although this is part of the series, it can be read as a standalone.

Huda Fahmy's semi-autobiographical series keeps getting better. This particular installment sees Huda dealing with mental health and divorce. As usual she approaches her topics with both respect and humor, finding a great balance that doesn't leave the reader feeling overly disheartened or a lack of seriousness has been paid to the subjects. Fahmy shows the various ways in which children react to and process major life changes as well as how divorce and therapy is approached within her Muslim culture. This was a really sweet installment in the series, each book has brought more depth and relatability to Huda as well as her family. She has become an author that I will automatically seek out and read her work, I also like to have her books available in my classroom for students who have loved this series as well.