Definitely a perfect read for those who want a little romance thrown in with a friendly competition. In the end, you don’t want to leave these characters when the book ends. Jaigirdar doesn’t shy away from these difficult discussions, making this book all the more important. What Flávia originally thinks is harmless (in using henna) actually hurts Nishat because it’s a part of her culture. The Henna Wars also includes a lot of discussion about how to use elements and traditions from other cultures. The book itself becomes a little of an enemies to lovers story line, accented by the art of henna. Not only do the characters make this story, but the plot line is unique as well. There’s a lot of emotion included in this book, as Nishat tries to date and attempts to make her parents understand her identity. We get to see first hand how Nishat struggles with balancing her culture and her sexual identity. But she just can’t get Flávia out of her head.Īs her young adult debut, Jaigirdar captures a culture that isn’t often represented in the young adult world. A part of her own culture, Nishat is desperate to win. As she struggles to figure out how to win her parents’ acceptance, she also enters a business competition in school. Out this week, The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar follows the story of Nishat, a Muslim girl who just came out to her parents.
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