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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Another excellent installment in the Huda F series which continues her high school years. In addition to everything else going on in her life, Huda’s parents are separating with the intent to divorce. Divorce is a big deal in the Islamic community and is only viewed upon as a last resort. Because of this, it alienates Huda, and her sisters.

This book is intriguing look at someone who’s life is very different from my own, yet I can still relate to her in so many ways. I enjoyed reading this book, and I hope there will be more.

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This was a very sweet story and tackled some big issues. Overall it felt lighthearted, but I like how they approached culture, family, divorce, mental health, coming of age.

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Another great edition to the Huda F series. Huda as a junior in high school has parents who want to get a divorce. In a Muslim family this is a very serious decision. Huda has a lot on her mind in this volume. I will continue this series indefinitely. Very introspective and easy to read.

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This is my favorite installment to date in the Huda F series. Huda’s emotional growth takes a massive leap in this installment, as a result of both age and circumstance. No matter what age you are, your parents divorcing affects you. Add this to all the normal teenage woes and the added pressures of being a Muslim female and you’ve got one heck of a stressful situation. Everyone in the book learns the valuable lesson of stepping back to gain perspective when nothing seems to go your way.

This will definitely be on my list of graphic novels to recommend this year!

Thanks to Penguin Group and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

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I have read some of Huda's online comics before so I was really excited to read one of her books. This was as fun and funny as I had hoped and I was delighted to see how well this book tackles mental health issues. The story was very relatable and would be great for any teen feeling misunderstood while dealing with tough life changes. I loved that the book also ended with some mental health resources. The way the story handled everything was so well thought out and wonderful. I appreciated how totally funny the book still was even with dealing with these tough topics. All around this is a wonderfully fun book.

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I enjoyed this book even more than the first book which I also loved. She is a great story teller and illustrator. I hope there’s many more to come!

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Great addition to the Huda F collection! These are a hit in my classroom and I know students will love the reading what is next!

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