I like the way this book tackled tough topic like divorce religion and mental health especially when it comes to young girls and women. I’ve read other books by this author and she never disappoints.

I absolutely love Huda's comics and her graphic novels and I'm happy to say this one does not disappoint. It was a great representation of mental health.

The third instalment in Huda's coming of age memoirs that sees her trying to deal with her parent's divorce. The mental health rep in this book was excellent and challenges of depression, anger and anxiety were touched on in a sensitive, humorous and relatable way. Another important and deeply personal story that is sure to resonate with many readers. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

I read the other two books in this series this year and really enjoyed them, so I requested this one as an ARC -- i knew it was a good time to pick it up today since I wanted something easy and mostly lighthearted, even though this does deal with some heavier issues.

i think these graphic novels are great. i love huda as a character and will definitely continue to read any books about her!

This is the first time I'm reading something for Huda Fahmy. As simplistic as the artstyle is, the cover managed to grab my attention. Perhaps it was all the pink? Not to mention that I haven't seen many graphic novels about or by muslim voices, so of course I had to give it a try.

Before getting into the details, I wanted to first say I appreciated Huda's introductory note and disclaimer regarding the story and the characters not representing all muslims nor all muslim experiences. It's always tricky to provide representation for such a diverse and large population. Not all muslim women wear hijab, for example. And those that do can wear it in various ways. Not all arab and muslim women wear abayas, regardless of their hijabi status. And unfortunately, while not intentional, readers who aren't familiar with culture often end up generalizing based on experiences they read.

So, I appreciate Huda F. being upfront and clear about that.

All these disclaimers aside, muslim or not, the message in this story is universal. It handles grief, loss and mental illnesses in an honest and relatable way. Huda F's real life experiences definitely inspired the story and both she and the readers get to revisit her parents' divorce together.

I especially appreciated that the story highlighted that religion doesn't equate assuming all mental health problems go away magically and that, at times, professional mental health assistance is not only needed but encouraged.

I enjoyed the humor and found myself, an adult, relating to some of the moments presented. The simplistic artstyle does work (although I'm still confused about that dotted sister, haha, I need to go read the other books to see if I get answers).

Overall, a great read!

Huda Fahmy returns with her fifth book, this time exploring the subject of divorce from a Muslim American teen's perspective.

I read Huda's other novels earlier this year, and this one is probably my favorite for its portrayl and discussion of grief and mental health issues. Huda uses her illustrations to expertly allude to the day-to-day stressors of a teen without detracting from the main narratives of the book

I enjoyed this graphic novel that allowed me to view a different perspective on growing up. I really appreciated seeing issues relating to growing up (getting a driver's license, dating, dealing with divorce) from a Muslim perspective. I also appreciated the focus on getting support for mental health even when the adults in your life might not be supportive. In today's society, that is so incredibly important especially in homes with very traditional religious values.

An intelligent and honest memoir. Fahmy outdoes herself with an inviting look into her life. Great stuff.