Explore Huda’s Growth: A Review of Fahmy’s Graphic Novel

Hope everyone is doing well. I’m trying to get some more reads in an up my reading numbers for the end of the year. I’ve also been playing Veilguard and getting ready for Christmas sending off cards and wrapping gifts.

I got this book from Netgalley for free in exchange for my honest review

Synopsis

I haven’t read any of the other books in the Huda series. But I don’t believe context is needed much for this book as all the characters are introduced properly.

When we meet Huda at the beginning of the story she is starting her junior year of high school. We go with her through the trials of her life and family changing.

The book focuses on a semi-autobiographical telling of the author’s junior year, with all its problems and trappings. Huda has to worry about the usual teen things like the ACT, scholarships and friends. In addition though her parents want to talk to Huda and her sisters about something. How will she handle the change that her parents bring into her life. And how will her connections between the her sisters, mother and father change and shift as her life changes.

This book was a joy to read. I can’t wait to see it with its finished with the color. I think it is a great read for not only high schoolers. But any children or young adults dealing with similar issues of their families making changes. Fahmy makes the inner workings of Muslim life relatable with things like having a crush, dealing with your mental health and disagreements with parents and siblings.

While the Islamic terms aren’t defined except for a few abbreviations. We the reader are given enough context that it is easy to figure out their meaning. This book was a strong four stars. I especially enjoyed Fahmy’s humor and wit when dealing with the difficult subjects. I also appreciate that Fahmy provides resources for young people to contact at the conclusion of the book.

Since I enjoyed this book I plan to go back and read the rest of the Huda series.

Do you have a favorite graphic novel or something you think I should review? Let me know in the comments.

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