I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

As the marketing implies, this does remind one of Bridget Jones' Diary--it's hilarious and highly personable with a lot of heart. It's a solid halal romance with just enough rule-bending to be believable; I appreciated that Samira holds true to her values while also questioning some of the cultural expectations within her community. I wish we had gotten to know Menem better, but in terms of love interests he's incredibly sweet and realistic; he's a great foil to the brooding Hakeem. The ending is surprising but feels oddly refreshing.