4.5

The Henna Wars

Adiba Jaigirdar
Audiobook
February
2021

Review:

I really liked the way this book talks about diversity and inclusion. Not only because the main character was Bengali but also because the character was gay. It talked about coming out in such a rich way and how tradition is not always right. The romance was cute and simple, and it had some enemies to lovers in it. I think this was one of those books that grew and developed the way I think. Overall an excellent book, but I think I would have liked it a little better as a book, not an audiobook.

Trigger Warnings:
Racism, homophobia, bullying, cultural appropriation and a character being outed.

Synopsis From Book:

Nishat doesn’t want to lose her family, but she also doesn’t want to hide who she is, and it only gets harder once a childhood friend walks back into her life. Flávia is beautiful and charismatic, and Nishat falls for her instantly. But when a school competition invites students to create their own businesses, both Flávia and Nishat decide to showcase their talent as henna artists. In a fight to prove who is the best, their lives become more tangled—but Nishat can’t quite get rid of her crush, especially since Flávia seems to like her back. As the competition heats up, Nishat has a decision to make: stay in the closet for her family, or put aside her differences with Flávia and give their relationship a chance.
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