thereadingchallengechallenge: Quick Review: The Henna Wars by Adiba JaigirdarRating: 5/5“Nisha
thereadingchallengechallenge: Quick Review: The Henna Wars by Adiba JaigirdarRating: 5/5“Nishat can be anything she wants to be, except herself.”A gorgeous book that takes its time building the romance and unravelling the messes our main character gets herself into. I loved Nishat’s passion and humour and the way she defended her culture to the end. The discussions about cultural appropriation were so well-presented but I also just loved reading about two characters of colour who unashamedly loved their cultural heritage. While I loved the romance between Nishat and Flávia, the relationship between Nishat and her sister, Priti, was my favourite part of the novel. If you’re looking for books about doing your best and being yourself, or for something set outside the US or UK, definitely dive into The Henna Wars. -- source link