This is one of the timeliest and realistic novels to come out this year. I am impressed that the author was able to bring so many themes of technologyThis is one of the timeliest and realistic novels to come out this year. I am impressed that the author was able to bring so many themes of technology and mix together the impact of technology on the interconnected world of social media and entertainment. It definitely highlights the fascination we have with reality television and portrays how compassion and a sense of community is often left behind in exchange for the fascination of the macabre and underprivileged.
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This is one of the timeliest and realistic novels to come out this year. I am impressed that the author was able to bring so many themes of technology and mix together the impact of technology on the interconnected world of social media and entertainment. It definitely highlights the fascination we have with reality television and portrays how compassion and a sense of community is often left behind in exchange for the fascination of the macabre and underprivileged.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review....more
Despite not knowing much about religious practices in Islam, this was a very relatable story and easy to follow and gain context as I read. I wasn't sDespite not knowing much about religious practices in Islam, this was a very relatable story and easy to follow and gain context as I read. I wasn't sure about the alternative POVs, but it worked well for this story and helped give more details as events unfolded without bogging down the reader with exposition. The plot is one readers have seen before, what with finding a way to help their community and learning more about each other in the process, but with a unique identity in normalizing their Islamic faith with suburban American values and accepting the LGBT relationships of their friend. By the end, I felt like Tiwa and Said were as familiar as some of the movies I watched in middle and high school. A wonderful read that fits right in and simultaneously stands out. ...more
I devoured this book in just a few hours. I had not come across this creator's work before, but I immediately connected to the tidbits and messages anI devoured this book in just a few hours. I had not come across this creator's work before, but I immediately connected to the tidbits and messages and advice on nearly every page. This was an excellent book and I encourage readers who need a breather try it out....more
Honestly, this became one of my favorite dark romances almost instantly. The characters had decent buildup and development. I didn't expect to get hooHonestly, this became one of my favorite dark romances almost instantly. The characters had decent buildup and development. I didn't expect to get hooked so fast or so hard....more
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