Not the Girls You're Looking For by Aminah Mae Safi

Not the Girls You're Looking For

by Aminah Mae Safi

Lulu Saad doesn’t need your advice, thank you very much. She’s got her three best friends, and nothing can stop her from conquering the known world. Sure, for half a minute she thought she’d nearly drowned a cute guy at a party, but he was totally faking it. And fine, yes, she caused a scene during Ramadan. It’s all under control. Ish.

Except maybe this time she’s done a little more damage than she realises. And if Lulu can’t find her way out of this mess soon, she’ll have to do more than repair friendships, family alliances, and wet clothing. She’ll have to go looking for herself.

Debut author Aminah Mae Safi’s honest and smart novel is about how easy it can be to hurt those around you even if - especially if - you love them.

Reviewed by Joséphine on

4 of 5 stars

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October 6, 2018

Full book review is now up on Word Revel.

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July 11, 2018

Actual rating: 4.5 stars

Initial thoughts: Can’t stop thinking about the great biracial rep in Not the Girls You’re Looking For by Aminah Mae Safi.

This book encompasses the struggles of being caught between cultures so well — from not necessarily speaking a parent’s language but understanding more than relatives realise, to figuring out how deep one’s roots can go in more than one culture and still being seen as whole.

On the surface, Not the Girls You’re Looking For might seem like just another YA book about high school friendships and drama. There’s a whole lot more to it though, so I definitely recommend reading this one!

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