Oh man! I'm soooo glad I stuck it out when I was unsure about this book based on the beginning. At first when Z runs away, it felt overly dramatic but I kept reading hoping the back story wouldn't silly. And wow! Not only was this such an authentically and realistic portrayal of Muslim women and families, it has a beautiful message of how we need community, but ultimately love comes from within and the Most High. I really appreciate reading about Z's return to Allah and redeveloping her spiritual connections. There are sooo many Muslim (and religious) women who would relate to and crave this book. I highly recommend!