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A review by nothingrhymeswithrachel
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun twist on the enemies to lovers trope, and I like that neither one of the henna shops won the competition. That was a good way to end that part of the story line, and honestly neither of them deserved it anyway lol. Obviously there are a lot of situations that could have been solved by literally just talking to each other but it’s supposed to be high school and no one knows how to communicate in high school. A great read!
Graphic: Racism, Outing, and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Biphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship