A Muslim teen faces Islamophobia and finds unexpected love in post-9/11 America. A raw, emotional YA tale.
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A Muslim teen faces Islamophobia and finds unexpected love in post-9/11 America. A raw, emotional YA tale.
It’s 2002, a year after 9/11. It’s an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for someone like Shirin, a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who’s tired of being stereotyped. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She’s tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments—even the physical violence—she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. So she’s built up protective walls and refuses to let anyone close enough to hurt her. Inst...
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Numerous make-out sessions with intense kissing; some sexual banter.
Physical assault and bullying depicted; past strangulation recounted.
Mild profanity and strong language used occasionally.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Islam as a central identity; religious discrimination faced by characters.
No witchcraft or occult themes present.
No evidence found in available sources.
Strong themes of anti-Muslim sentiment, racism, and post-9/11 societal tensions.
No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Frequent bullying, hate crimes, and systemic racism; child neglect mentioned.
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