I absolutely loved this book. I love romance books and there is a severe lack of Muslim romance novels so reading this was like a breath of fresh air. I had so much fun reading the adorable romance between Hana and Aydin. I also loved how it wasn't purely focused on the romance as it also dealt with family dynamics and Islamophobia. I loved Hana's family, every single member was well-developed and played an important part. I also loved the radio aspect of this story and how Hana was determined to only create things that she believed in. The only issue I had with this book was the climax. I felt that the reveal of the 'big twist' to Aydin could have been dealt with better and I wish we saw more of the fallout with it, since it is such a major piece of news for him. Overall, this was an incredibly cute, diverse romance novel and I want more of those.

Although I'm sure many will find this to be a great read, I found the dialogues to be incredibly unrealistic, the 'bad' characters came across as cartoonish, and the flirting between the male lead and the female lead was questionable (for example, he makes a joke about her being in school, or looking like a schoolgirl...which yikes). I am also tired of female leads comparing themselves unfavorably to other female characters (and usually, it turns out that actually our female lead is just as if not more beautiful). Here we get a whole paragraph in which our main character compares herself to her sister (who is tall, slim, and has angular facial features whereas our mc is short and curvy).

This book does a great job of explaining how a Muslim in the west lives there life to a reader that doesn’t know anything. It explains terms clearly whilst not pulling you out of the narrative. I enjoyed this story of an early 20’s first generation women living her life in Canada.

What a treat! People talk sh*t about “chick lit” - but it can be deep, educational, entertaining and enjoyable. Hana Khan Carries on is all this and more.

Beautifully written and expertly planned out, the novel tells the story of Hana Khan. She’s Canadian, Muslim, the daughter of first generation Indian immigrants and an absolutely spectacular character. There’s a You’ve Got Mail plot line (but better, and not as white), poutine biryani and timely discussions of white supremacy.

One of the best books I’ve read this year.