Book Review of Free Radicals
Book Name - Free Radicals
Author - Lila Riesen
My Views - The book is about 16 years old Mafi Shahin, an Afghan-American girl in her sophomore year. She has many secrets to hide and the most dangerous one is that she seeks revenge for those who aren't able to do it themselves under the name Ghost of Santa Margarita High. She has a strict Afghan father who always keeps one eye on his children for their safety and tells them to blend with the Americans and hide their ancestry. Mafi also has an older brother, Rafi who is a high school basketball player and Mafi has a high crush on her brother's friend, Jalen. She was always on the invisible side until this year when she accidentally exposes her family secrets, putting her family back in Afghanistan in danger.
The book is not just about the teen life crisis or identity crisis, it is also about standing for what is right, family issues, mental health. This book tells more about the Afghan community and their crisis.
I love how the author has given a strong voice to the protagonist character. Her life is messy, her decisions are sometimes flawed but she is not afraid to stand for what she feels is right.
The book has a very interesting plot with authentic characters. The writing style is also quite funny. It is a great coming of age book.
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My Rating - 4⭐/5⭐
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