I was lucky enough to win a copy of Love, hate and other filters from Readers First and after reading many rave reviews about it I couldn't wait to pick it up and see for myself just why it was so good. After reading it I can happily tell you it is indeed a great read!
From the first chapter I found Maya to be an interesting character and could tell that this was going to be different from other YA novels I have read. Her struggle to find her own identity whilst also appeasing her parents is something most teenagers can relate to, though her struggle has the added involvement of cultural differences. What really made this book such a new and interesting read was the impact the suicide bombing had on Maya's life. Being a young Muslim born and raised in her town, Maya is left torn apart by the conflict it causes for her and her family, it was heartbreaking to read the internal struggle she goes through.
Love, Hate and Other Filters was a refreshing and insightful read. I definitely recommend it!