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Four Eids and a Funeral
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Eid:
noun
a Muslim festival, in particular Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
~Tiwa and Said are at odds and neither of them try to understand where the anger stems from (which doesn’t really make sense).
Unfortunately for them, they are forced to come together when their favorite teacher passes away, leaving them with an odd request in her will. They’re also forced together to prepare for their yearly festivals within their community.
Tragedy strikes again and their beloved Islamic center is at risk of being completely destroyed. Tiwa has a plan that can only be executed with the help of Said.
I appreciate the educational aspects of learning about the many different facets of the Muslim community and their different traditions, feast and festivals. But the book struggled to hold my attention. The entire focus of the book was preparing for the Eid and the conflict surrounding the two main characters.
The authors spent so much time focusing on the festival that they completely glossed over their teachers death and what she truly meant to them.
They also glossed over the reveal of why Tiwa and Said were actually at odds.
The cover states that this is a love story but there was no build up to indicate that because Tiwa and Said fought like siblings.
I’m rating this 2.5 stars because I enjoyed the cultural representation. Thank you McMillan Audio for this ARC #macaudio2024
Release Date: June 4, 2024
My Short Synopsis:
In this romantic tale by award-winning authors Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé & Adiba Jaigirdar, ex-best friends Tiwa and Said reunite to save their Islamic Center from demolition. As they navigate grief, family expectations, and their own unresolved feelings, they must work together to confront the mayor and rebuild their relationship. With Eid approaching and the stakes high, will they succeed in saving what matters most to them?
noun
a Muslim festival, in particular Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
~Tiwa and Said are at odds and neither of them try to understand where the anger stems from (which doesn’t really make sense).
Unfortunately for them, they are forced to come together when their favorite teacher passes away, leaving them with an odd request in her will. They’re also forced together to prepare for their yearly festivals within their community.
Tragedy strikes again and their beloved Islamic center is at risk of being completely destroyed. Tiwa has a plan that can only be executed with the help of Said.
I appreciate the educational aspects of learning about the many different facets of the Muslim community and their different traditions, feast and festivals. But the book struggled to hold my attention. The entire focus of the book was preparing for the Eid and the conflict surrounding the two main characters.
The authors spent so much time focusing on the festival that they completely glossed over their teachers death and what she truly meant to them.
They also glossed over the reveal of why Tiwa and Said were actually at odds.
The cover states that this is a love story but there was no build up to indicate that because Tiwa and Said fought like siblings.
I’m rating this 2.5 stars because I enjoyed the cultural representation. Thank you McMillan Audio for this ARC #macaudio2024
Release Date: June 4, 2024
My Short Synopsis:
In this romantic tale by award-winning authors Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé & Adiba Jaigirdar, ex-best friends Tiwa and Said reunite to save their Islamic Center from demolition. As they navigate grief, family expectations, and their own unresolved feelings, they must work together to confront the mayor and rebuild their relationship. With Eid approaching and the stakes high, will they succeed in saving what matters most to them?
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