This book was hard hitting and cute at the same time. Samira wrote about some serious topics in this book and really made you feel what maya was feeling after the events that happened in the book. It makes you think about how innocent muslims feel after all the different terroist attacks that have happened over the years. I thought Maya was a strong character who didn't let the events beat her and knock her down. if anything i think they made her even stronger. I loved the building relationship between maya and phil. i felt they were perfect for each other as she was able to adventure and try new things with him and be herself. Also he really took her religion and culture to heart and was aware of the do's and donts that Muslims follow which i felt was super sweet. I also like her friendship with Kareem. He turned out to be a big brother figure for her who she could ring when she was troubled.
I really enjoyed this book and gave it 4 stars.