Scan barcode
A review by culown
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
lighthearted
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
"The henna wars" is a YA novel whose main character is a Muslim Bengali girl who wants to come out to her parents as a lesbian.
I really loved the way this book navigated difficult topics such as being outed, microaggressions, racism, homophobia... Etc.
I didn't enjoy it that much though, as the style was too simple for my taste and the plot kind of repetitive and boring.
On the other hand I feel that this would be a great book for younger readers and to queer poc that want a lighthearted (check tws tho) book where they could feel represented 💖
I really loved the way this book navigated difficult topics such as being outed, microaggressions, racism, homophobia... Etc.
I didn't enjoy it that much though, as the style was too simple for my taste and the plot kind of repetitive and boring.
On the other hand I feel that this would be a great book for younger readers and to queer poc that want a lighthearted (check tws tho) book where they could feel represented 💖
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Outing