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Huda F Wants to Know?: A Graphic Novel
In the hilarious and poignant follow-up to National Book Award Finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing.
Huda Fahmy is ready for junior year. She’s got a plan to join all the clubs, volunteer everywhere, ace the ACTs, write the most awe-inspiring essay for her scholarship applications. Easy.
But then Mama and Baba announce the most unthinkable they’re getting a divorce.
Huda is devastated. She worries about what this will mean for her family, their place in the Muslim community, and her future. Her grades start tanking, she has a big fight with her best friend, and everything feels out of control. Will her life ever feel normal again? Huda F wants to know.
Huda Fahmy is ready for junior year. She’s got a plan to join all the clubs, volunteer everywhere, ace the ACTs, write the most awe-inspiring essay for her scholarship applications. Easy.
But then Mama and Baba announce the most unthinkable they’re getting a divorce.
Huda is devastated. She worries about what this will mean for her family, their place in the Muslim community, and her future. Her grades start tanking, she has a big fight with her best friend, and everything feels out of control. Will her life ever feel normal again? Huda F wants to know.
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Huda Fahmy
5 books1,104 followersHuda Fahmy was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan where she majored in English. She taught English to middle and high school students for eight years before she started writing about her experiences as a visibly Muslim woman in America and was encouraged by her older sister to turn these stories into comics. Huda, her husband Gehad, and their two boys reside in Houston, Texas.
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April 7, 2025
In a Nutshell: Wow! The third graphic novel in the Huda series and the best one so far, which is saying a lot in such a high-performing series. Tackling two serious topics but handled with a balanced amount of lightheartedness. Absolutely loved this OwnVoices work for its sensitive portrayal of such a tricky personal issue. Much, much recommended!
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This is the third graphic novel of the Huda series, or as I like to call it, the Huda F series. While each book works perfectly as a standalone, it helps to go through the series in the right order. Considering the high quality of the storytelling (I’ve rated all three books 4.5+ stars), you are in for a sensory delight.
The book begins with Huda being in her junior year and now prepping for college. She has a detailed plan charted out for the next two years: do everything possible to get into her dream college with a full scholarship. Easy-peasy for such an achiever, right?
Right!
Until Mama and Baba throw a spanner in the works: they announce that they are getting a divorce.
After this announcement that comes out of nowhere, Huda and her sisters are devastated. Huda in particular is worried about what this means for her future. Will her carefully planned year be thrown awry after her grades and her relationships with her family and friends start tanking?
I must admit that I was a bit sad when I read the GR blurb of this book. To learn that this book was about Fahmy’s parents’ divorce was shocking. I have read four of her graphic novels so far, and though her father doesn’t make as much of an appearance in her books as her mother does, I have come to love both of their characters, even with their shortcomings. As the book series is semi-autobiographical, I can only hope that the author has made her peace with this heartbreaking event after all these years, and that writing this book has been a cathartic experience. Sending her loads of hugs!
Divorce is fairly common in many countries these days, but this doesn’t make it less painful for the family, especially the kids. However, in conservative cultures and religions, divorce is still frowned upon and many elders still look at divorced couples (particularly at wives) with disdain. This orthodox outlook towards separations is present in India as well. (Which is probably why only 1% of marriages in India end in divorce as against 43% in the USA. Couples here either don’t have the choice of separating due to family pressure or they are afraid of the “scandal”.) Some scenes in this book that might appear exaggerated to Western eyes are conversations I have actually heard in real life. (Older Indian women are notorious for their bitchy gossip. Fingers crossed I don’t turn into one in my senior years!) So to truly understand why this Arab Muslim family struggles so hard to get through this change, you must keep their cultural background in mind and know that it is much, much tougher to deal with something as personal as a divorce in the face of such intense and judgemental public scrutiny.
A story of divorce is guaranteed to be an emotional read. Divorce plots are never just about a couple deciding to split. Every decision comes with repercussions. In this case, we get to see the impact of this momentous announcement on the five Fahmy sisters, each of whom seems to tackle the uncertainty in their own way. As such, a great chunk of the story also tackles the important topic of mental health. It doesn’t show a standardised narrative but highlights various ways by which such issues manifest, whether through coping strategies or escape mechanisms, and how this can be tackled realistically. I appreciate the author’s sticking to realism and not showing a magic-wand solution by which all problems disappear after one therapeutic session.
As you might have guessed, this is the most serious and the most emotional of the three Huda books so far. Yet, somehow, the author also manages to make it the most uplifting. I love how she ends the story on a ray of hope instead of trying to portray an overly shiny rainbow of happiness. Divorce is always messy, and this sanguine ending works so much better for the story.
Does all this mean that the book doesn’t contain any humour? Au contraire! I am SO impressed at how the author managed to insert comical scenes even through what might be tough emotional moments to go through in reality. The funny scenes never jar, nor do they take away from the intensity of the situation. As these books are aimed at readers teen and above, such lighter moments help keep the book from getting too depressing.
All of the above is handled from the OwnVoices Muslim viewpoint. The author always begins with a disclaimer that her story doesn't represent all Muslims or Muslim experiences. But her grasp of her faith and the way her family follows religious requirements help add a genuineness to her storytelling. The writing clearly depicts the role that religion and religious beliefs play in tackling major life changes. I love that their approach is balanced between using religion for emotional support and using external practical assistance such as speaking to a therapist. I respect the author for never ever dissing her faith but always showing it in a positive light and correcting public misconceptions about Islamic beliefs.
Two wonderful stylistic choices that continue from the earlier two books are the “Huda F” pedestal declarations about who “Huda F is”, and Huda’s constant companions: her shoulder angel and devil.
Don’t miss out the epilogue about mental health, which comes after the Acknowledgements section. The book even ends with a list of helpful free resources for mental health support, including a special helpline for young Muslims – a considerate and praiseworthy gesture.
All in all, this is one heck of an OwnVoices book, tackling a serious topic in just the right manner. By highlighting so many practical topics that many teens deal with, the book is easily a must-read, and the best of the series so far. I had rated the first two Huda books 4.5 stars, which itself is not a rating I give freely. To surpass even that high level is just an indication of how much this book touched me.
I am not sure if there will be more books in this series, but if there are, *Huda F* is gonna stop me from reading them? No one!
Recommended with all my heart to every reader aged teen and above who enjoys OwnVoices graphic novels offering a relatable and genuine story.
4.75 stars.
My thanks to Colored Pages Book Tours, Penguin Young Readers Group, Dial Books, and author Huda Fahmy for a complimentary digital ARC of 'Huda F Wants to Know?' via NetGalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
Also check out the first two books of this outstanding series:
Book One: Huda F Are You?
Book Two: Huda F Cares?
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Connect with me through:
My Blog || The StoryGraph || Instagram || Threads || X/Twitter || Facebook ||
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This is the third graphic novel of the Huda series, or as I like to call it, the Huda F series. While each book works perfectly as a standalone, it helps to go through the series in the right order. Considering the high quality of the storytelling (I’ve rated all three books 4.5+ stars), you are in for a sensory delight.
The book begins with Huda being in her junior year and now prepping for college. She has a detailed plan charted out for the next two years: do everything possible to get into her dream college with a full scholarship. Easy-peasy for such an achiever, right?
Right!
Until Mama and Baba throw a spanner in the works: they announce that they are getting a divorce.
After this announcement that comes out of nowhere, Huda and her sisters are devastated. Huda in particular is worried about what this means for her future. Will her carefully planned year be thrown awry after her grades and her relationships with her family and friends start tanking?
I must admit that I was a bit sad when I read the GR blurb of this book. To learn that this book was about Fahmy’s parents’ divorce was shocking. I have read four of her graphic novels so far, and though her father doesn’t make as much of an appearance in her books as her mother does, I have come to love both of their characters, even with their shortcomings. As the book series is semi-autobiographical, I can only hope that the author has made her peace with this heartbreaking event after all these years, and that writing this book has been a cathartic experience. Sending her loads of hugs!
Divorce is fairly common in many countries these days, but this doesn’t make it less painful for the family, especially the kids. However, in conservative cultures and religions, divorce is still frowned upon and many elders still look at divorced couples (particularly at wives) with disdain. This orthodox outlook towards separations is present in India as well. (Which is probably why only 1% of marriages in India end in divorce as against 43% in the USA. Couples here either don’t have the choice of separating due to family pressure or they are afraid of the “scandal”.) Some scenes in this book that might appear exaggerated to Western eyes are conversations I have actually heard in real life. (Older Indian women are notorious for their bitchy gossip. Fingers crossed I don’t turn into one in my senior years!) So to truly understand why this Arab Muslim family struggles so hard to get through this change, you must keep their cultural background in mind and know that it is much, much tougher to deal with something as personal as a divorce in the face of such intense and judgemental public scrutiny.
A story of divorce is guaranteed to be an emotional read. Divorce plots are never just about a couple deciding to split. Every decision comes with repercussions. In this case, we get to see the impact of this momentous announcement on the five Fahmy sisters, each of whom seems to tackle the uncertainty in their own way. As such, a great chunk of the story also tackles the important topic of mental health. It doesn’t show a standardised narrative but highlights various ways by which such issues manifest, whether through coping strategies or escape mechanisms, and how this can be tackled realistically. I appreciate the author’s sticking to realism and not showing a magic-wand solution by which all problems disappear after one therapeutic session.
As you might have guessed, this is the most serious and the most emotional of the three Huda books so far. Yet, somehow, the author also manages to make it the most uplifting. I love how she ends the story on a ray of hope instead of trying to portray an overly shiny rainbow of happiness. Divorce is always messy, and this sanguine ending works so much better for the story.
Does all this mean that the book doesn’t contain any humour? Au contraire! I am SO impressed at how the author managed to insert comical scenes even through what might be tough emotional moments to go through in reality. The funny scenes never jar, nor do they take away from the intensity of the situation. As these books are aimed at readers teen and above, such lighter moments help keep the book from getting too depressing.
All of the above is handled from the OwnVoices Muslim viewpoint. The author always begins with a disclaimer that her story doesn't represent all Muslims or Muslim experiences. But her grasp of her faith and the way her family follows religious requirements help add a genuineness to her storytelling. The writing clearly depicts the role that religion and religious beliefs play in tackling major life changes. I love that their approach is balanced between using religion for emotional support and using external practical assistance such as speaking to a therapist. I respect the author for never ever dissing her faith but always showing it in a positive light and correcting public misconceptions about Islamic beliefs.
Two wonderful stylistic choices that continue from the earlier two books are the “Huda F” pedestal declarations about who “Huda F is”, and Huda’s constant companions: her shoulder angel and devil.
Don’t miss out the epilogue about mental health, which comes after the Acknowledgements section. The book even ends with a list of helpful free resources for mental health support, including a special helpline for young Muslims – a considerate and praiseworthy gesture.
All in all, this is one heck of an OwnVoices book, tackling a serious topic in just the right manner. By highlighting so many practical topics that many teens deal with, the book is easily a must-read, and the best of the series so far. I had rated the first two Huda books 4.5 stars, which itself is not a rating I give freely. To surpass even that high level is just an indication of how much this book touched me.
I am not sure if there will be more books in this series, but if there are, *Huda F* is gonna stop me from reading them? No one!
Recommended with all my heart to every reader aged teen and above who enjoys OwnVoices graphic novels offering a relatable and genuine story.
4.75 stars.
My thanks to Colored Pages Book Tours, Penguin Young Readers Group, Dial Books, and author Huda Fahmy for a complimentary digital ARC of 'Huda F Wants to Know?' via NetGalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
Also check out the first two books of this outstanding series:
Book One: Huda F Are You?
Book Two: Huda F Cares?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Connect with me through:
My Blog || The StoryGraph || Instagram || Threads || X/Twitter || Facebook ||
August 16, 2025
i'm actually full on crying and i can't stop so
April 9, 2025
every book Huda puts out, i love more and more. this one deals with divorce so it's obviously a little heavier but it was done SO well. the way the story is told is very entertaining and Huda as an MC is always so loveable. i really, really enjoyed this and it made me cry so you know it's going to be a favorite 🙂↕️
April 11, 2025
GUYS HUDA FAHMY, THE QUEEN HERSELF, HAS A NEW BOOKKKKKKKKK
April 3, 2025
This whole series is so great! Semi-autobiographical, comedic graphic novels about coming of age as a Muslim young woman in the United States. This latest installment tackles mental health and divorce, through a modern Islamic religious lens. Huda's parents are getting divorced and she is struggling with anger and anxiety that's affecting even her relationship with her best friend. She also has a crush on a cute boy, but isn't allowed to date yet. The story works through complicated feelings about parents ending their relationship, and deals with mental health in a pro-therapy way. Plus there is the author's signature brand of humor and relatable sibling dynamics. Definitely worth reading! I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, all opinions are my own.
January 30, 2025
It’s no secret that I love Huda Fahmy books- and this one, I had to fight my tween daughter for! (I did win lol)
She (my daughter) did eventually pry it from my cold, dead (okay okay ill stop) hands- and is currently rereading the whole series- and you know its a must have when she keeps rereading it every time there is a new one🩷
Huda is back with book three, and this book, like the first and second, packs humor and heart into an impressive well written and well crafted book that is full of so much authenticity and fun.
Huda’s parents get divorced, her mental health suffers, her best friendship faces conflict, and she is convinced she will find her soulmate at the Islamic conference (OKAY BUT SHE DID SEEM TO RUN INTO HIM?? And I screamed, but maybe thats just me lol).
This book, like her others, contains so much Islam woven into the very fabric of the story- and it truly reflects so many Muslim readers lives. I am so glad our kiddos (okay and middle aged me) get this important representation!!!
A Palestine necklace shows up and ah, it made my heart happy, and no i don’t really care if it relates to this review, it was just cool okay🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
Seriously just go buy this book and gift it to everyone you know. Readers will find themselves giggling and also crying at certain points and assuredly will find their hearts completely moved by the end of this gorgeous book.
GO BUY THIS RIGHT NOW!
She (my daughter) did eventually pry it from my cold, dead (okay okay ill stop) hands- and is currently rereading the whole series- and you know its a must have when she keeps rereading it every time there is a new one🩷
Huda is back with book three, and this book, like the first and second, packs humor and heart into an impressive well written and well crafted book that is full of so much authenticity and fun.
Huda’s parents get divorced, her mental health suffers, her best friendship faces conflict, and she is convinced she will find her soulmate at the Islamic conference (OKAY BUT SHE DID SEEM TO RUN INTO HIM?? And I screamed, but maybe thats just me lol).
This book, like her others, contains so much Islam woven into the very fabric of the story- and it truly reflects so many Muslim readers lives. I am so glad our kiddos (okay and middle aged me) get this important representation!!!
A Palestine necklace shows up and ah, it made my heart happy, and no i don’t really care if it relates to this review, it was just cool okay🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
Seriously just go buy this book and gift it to everyone you know. Readers will find themselves giggling and also crying at certain points and assuredly will find their hearts completely moved by the end of this gorgeous book.
GO BUY THIS RIGHT NOW!
May 8, 2025
The third book of this semi-autobiographical fiction series puts a focus on mental health as Huda F. struggles with anger and grief triggered by a major change in her family's situation.
As with her previous books, the author is able to find moments of humor even in trying times and offers up insight into life as a Muslim American.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Dear Reader -- Huda F Wants to Know? -- Acknowledgments -- Huda F Wants to Know about Mental Health -- Resources for Mental Health Support
As with her previous books, the author is able to find moments of humor even in trying times and offers up insight into life as a Muslim American.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Dear Reader -- Huda F Wants to Know? -- Acknowledgments -- Huda F Wants to Know about Mental Health -- Resources for Mental Health Support
May 16, 2025
Why did they get a divorce though? It’s like the most important parts of this story were left out.
Want to read
July 16, 2024Awhh this one is going to talk about divorce🫶 (that sounds weird but I'm excited to read about divorce from the Islamic perspective even though I alr know about it cuz I've got experience w divorces)
June 13, 2025
I really liked the other two Huda books. This one felt like it was a bit all over the place. On the one hand, it did address a lot of the same issues high school sophomores might experience, all from a Muslim perspective. On the other hand, it was dry and almost entirely just about Huda. Part of the charm of the other books was the inclusion of all her sisters and the dynamics between them. Yet, this one was mainly about Huda and her friend Nabz, which felt weird, given her parents had just announced that they were getting divorced. That would affect her whole family, but her sisters felt very absent.
One of my kiddos is going through a lot of the same issues. I had hoped to gift this book to her. I think I will look for a different one.
One of my kiddos is going through a lot of the same issues. I had hoped to gift this book to her. I think I will look for a different one.
April 20, 2025
huda fahmy ate with this one <3
October 4, 2025
Huda is dealing with mental health issues as a Muslimah in an Arab household where talking about anxiety or depression usually isn’t the case. Then on top of that: how do you deal with divorce? And what about wanting to talk to boys for the purpose of marriage even though you’re still so young?
I love this series. Can’t say it enough!!
I love this series. Can’t say it enough!!
April 3, 2025
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It is a heartfelt story about Huda navigating the challenges and trying to stay on top of everything in her junior year, which takes an unexpected turn when her parents announce their divorce. Everything she planned for starts to fall apart, emotions become too much to handle, grades slip away, and crushing on a cute boy becomes her coping mechanism.
The book does a great job of portraying Huda’s personal growth, her struggle with emotions, and how hard it is to cope with grief. The book also highlights the importance of acknowledging mental health and seeking help, especially among immigrants, people of color, and the Muslim community. I loved how Huda’s family reacted differently to the divorce, showing that grief isn’t the same for everyone. Huda herself was relatable, and her character development, from denial to anger, from feeling selfish to acceptance, was portrayed beautifully.
Overall, this book is an honest, funny, and emotional read, and anyone who has dealt with grief in life will resonate with it.
It is a heartfelt story about Huda navigating the challenges and trying to stay on top of everything in her junior year, which takes an unexpected turn when her parents announce their divorce. Everything she planned for starts to fall apart, emotions become too much to handle, grades slip away, and crushing on a cute boy becomes her coping mechanism.
The book does a great job of portraying Huda’s personal growth, her struggle with emotions, and how hard it is to cope with grief. The book also highlights the importance of acknowledging mental health and seeking help, especially among immigrants, people of color, and the Muslim community. I loved how Huda’s family reacted differently to the divorce, showing that grief isn’t the same for everyone. Huda herself was relatable, and her character development, from denial to anger, from feeling selfish to acceptance, was portrayed beautifully.
Overall, this book is an honest, funny, and emotional read, and anyone who has dealt with grief in life will resonate with it.
May 9, 2025
Huda’s third book is a more emotional story as she struggles to deal with her parents divorcing while also striving to excel during her junior year. It all, of course, puts her in a very emotional situation as she tries to figure it all out herself but ignoring the help that is available to her and will give her a personality switch.
Definitely the best one of the three and most emotional and relatable as there’s a lot of baggage and drama for Huda, mainly on parents divorcing during teenhood. It also how we’ve all have dealt with our own issues and they were never alone. It has a very solumn and satisfying conclusion while offering a bit about mental health. A (100%/Outstanding)
Definitely the best one of the three and most emotional and relatable as there’s a lot of baggage and drama for Huda, mainly on parents divorcing during teenhood. It also how we’ve all have dealt with our own issues and they were never alone. It has a very solumn and satisfying conclusion while offering a bit about mental health. A (100%/Outstanding)
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November 24, 2024This is such an iconic cover I love it
April 30, 2025
A comic book that discusses serious topics? I'm down!
No but for real, I've seen Huda Fahmy's books in the past and have never read them because I legit only read comics now once in a blue moon and I guess that blue moon hadn't hit yet (which is a crime, obviously because this comic book was so good?!)
I wont be doing this review in my typical fashion/structure but instead I'd like to talk about how I went and read ALL of Huda Fahmy's book in one go. I am a muslim and arab myself but I did not grow up in the western world. Yet, tell me why it was very relatable, primarily due to the fact that even back home, wearing the hijab in certain communities makes you stand out.
And, me? Well, I decided to wear the hijab when my mom doesnt wear it and if you're from a muslim community, we know the judgemental aunties are JUDGING and not understanding my decision at all. Huda Fahmy represents all elements of our struggles as individuals and is VERY conscious to make sure that she states she is NOT representing all of us hijabi, muslim women. And this is very much needed in books like this because guess what? We don't all share the same experience and that is completely valid too.
And on the whole? The bigger picture? Huda Fahmy's Comic books talk about experiences we all go through as teenagers, being lost in communities and not knowing who we are. Being angry at life for taking certain things that are part of our foundation and make or break who we become in the future.
I'd recommend this as a comic relief (as a comic book, pun unintentional in here haha) but bare in mind that this is a story with depth in it about discovering who we are and finding our identity in a world that tries to pull us apart.
Thank you to Netgalley, publisher, author and Colored Pages Book Tour for the eArc in exchange for my honest opinion.
No but for real, I've seen Huda Fahmy's books in the past and have never read them because I legit only read comics now once in a blue moon and I guess that blue moon hadn't hit yet (which is a crime, obviously because this comic book was so good?!)
I wont be doing this review in my typical fashion/structure but instead I'd like to talk about how I went and read ALL of Huda Fahmy's book in one go. I am a muslim and arab myself but I did not grow up in the western world. Yet, tell me why it was very relatable, primarily due to the fact that even back home, wearing the hijab in certain communities makes you stand out.
And, me? Well, I decided to wear the hijab when my mom doesnt wear it and if you're from a muslim community, we know the judgemental aunties are JUDGING and not understanding my decision at all. Huda Fahmy represents all elements of our struggles as individuals and is VERY conscious to make sure that she states she is NOT representing all of us hijabi, muslim women. And this is very much needed in books like this because guess what? We don't all share the same experience and that is completely valid too.
And on the whole? The bigger picture? Huda Fahmy's Comic books talk about experiences we all go through as teenagers, being lost in communities and not knowing who we are. Being angry at life for taking certain things that are part of our foundation and make or break who we become in the future.
I'd recommend this as a comic relief (as a comic book, pun unintentional in here haha) but bare in mind that this is a story with depth in it about discovering who we are and finding our identity in a world that tries to pull us apart.
Thank you to Netgalley, publisher, author and Colored Pages Book Tour for the eArc in exchange for my honest opinion.
November 9, 2024
The third instalment in Huda's coming of age memoirs that sees her trying to deal with her parent's divorce. The mental health rep in this book was excellent and challenges of depression, anger and anxiety were touched on in a sensitive, humorous and relatable way. Another important and deeply personal story that is sure to resonate with many readers. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
April 10, 2025
4.5 - Thank you so much to Creative Book Tour & Penguin Teen for the complimentary copy of this book!
This book is out now!
I love how Huda has this way taking serious topics and giving them their space but also weave in humor. Huda the character goes through a lot during her junior year. She is trying to figure herself out, she is coming up on senior year and then her parents drop this life changing news, And she starts to spiral. I love how Huda (author) made talking to a therapist was a causal thing between the adults and Huda's best friend Nabz. Huda had to overcome her own fears to start talking to someone to help navigate all these big feelings she is having. You could see the spiraling starting pretty early on and continues through most of the book. Just like what I know do when I am in this emotional mess, Huda goes through the motion of her every day life and doesn't necessarily deal with the issue. I also liked how we see the conflict between mother and daughter which felt so relatable! Even now when I have my struggles with my mom, I know at the end of the day she truly knows me and knows what is best for me and will do anything for me.
I think the whole part of them at Muslim Con was my favorite part of the whole book. It was their first big outing with just the females in the family. That took some adjusting for Huda as she wanted the trip to be for the whole family (which we got to see in the prior book of them in Disney). And then while she was there, Huda almost gave in to her rebellious ways and to go to a Singles Mixer and not tell her mom. Which that was very alarming for me that they would allow a teenager to go to a single mixer even with a chaperone! And I also feel this is where Huda had her light bulb moment of "I need to speak to someone" and had that emotional explosion where the feelings just all came to surface.
I really enjoyed this book and looking forward to see what happens in her senior year!!
This book is out now!
I love how Huda has this way taking serious topics and giving them their space but also weave in humor. Huda the character goes through a lot during her junior year. She is trying to figure herself out, she is coming up on senior year and then her parents drop this life changing news, And she starts to spiral. I love how Huda (author) made talking to a therapist was a causal thing between the adults and Huda's best friend Nabz. Huda had to overcome her own fears to start talking to someone to help navigate all these big feelings she is having. You could see the spiraling starting pretty early on and continues through most of the book. Just like what I know do when I am in this emotional mess, Huda goes through the motion of her every day life and doesn't necessarily deal with the issue. I also liked how we see the conflict between mother and daughter which felt so relatable! Even now when I have my struggles with my mom, I know at the end of the day she truly knows me and knows what is best for me and will do anything for me.
I think the whole part of them at Muslim Con was my favorite part of the whole book. It was their first big outing with just the females in the family. That took some adjusting for Huda as she wanted the trip to be for the whole family (which we got to see in the prior book of them in Disney). And then while she was there, Huda almost gave in to her rebellious ways and to go to a Singles Mixer and not tell her mom. Which that was very alarming for me that they would allow a teenager to go to a single mixer even with a chaperone! And I also feel this is where Huda had her light bulb moment of "I need to speak to someone" and had that emotional explosion where the feelings just all came to surface.
I really enjoyed this book and looking forward to see what happens in her senior year!!
May 11, 2025
Book blurb: Huda Fahmy is ready for junior year. She’s got a plan to join all the clubs, volunteer everywhere, ace the ACTs, write the most awe-inspiring essay for her scholarship applications. Easy.
Then her parents announce they're getting a divorce. So much for plans.
This is the third installment in the teen graphic novel series based on the author's experiences of growing up as a Muslim in the US. This one explores really well how different people deal with difficult situations, and I appreciated the mental health angle.
Rating for Huda Fahmy books:
Huda F Are You?: A Graphic Novel - 3
Huda F Cares? - 4
Huda F Wants to Know? - 3
Then her parents announce they're getting a divorce. So much for plans.
This is the third installment in the teen graphic novel series based on the author's experiences of growing up as a Muslim in the US. This one explores really well how different people deal with difficult situations, and I appreciated the mental health angle.
Rating for Huda Fahmy books:
Huda F Are You?: A Graphic Novel - 3
Huda F Cares? - 4
Huda F Wants to Know? - 3
March 10, 2025
While every book in the Huda F series is hilarious and meaningful, the newest title by @yesimhotinthis, "Huda F Wants to Know?" hit me in the feels in a VERY big way. And I read it while fasting, which means I couldn't even console myself with coffee!
In this installment, Huda is ready to tackle junior year of high school, with laser focus on ACT exam prep, applying for scholarships, and getting her driver's ed done.
What she didn't expect?
Her parents telling her that they're getting a divorce.
This graphic novel does what I never expected a funny comic series to do: explore mental health, friendship, and family relationships with care and nuance.
This might easily be one of the best Huda F books yet (I know, I know, I think that every time a new one comes out lol).
This book would make an amazing book club/ high school discussion piece for Muslim teens - it approaches big topics in a way that isn't overwhelming, keeps things funny, and is also thoughtful and tied deeply to Islam.
In this installment, Huda is ready to tackle junior year of high school, with laser focus on ACT exam prep, applying for scholarships, and getting her driver's ed done.
What she didn't expect?
Her parents telling her that they're getting a divorce.
This graphic novel does what I never expected a funny comic series to do: explore mental health, friendship, and family relationships with care and nuance.
This might easily be one of the best Huda F books yet (I know, I know, I think that every time a new one comes out lol).
This book would make an amazing book club/ high school discussion piece for Muslim teens - it approaches big topics in a way that isn't overwhelming, keeps things funny, and is also thoughtful and tied deeply to Islam.
August 3, 2025
This book was about Huda, a first-generation Arab American Muslim who experienced depression and anxiety her Junior year as she was dealing with her parents getting divorced, trying to maintain good grades all while studying for college entrance exams. I love that this book can be a resource for kids that have similar experiences as the author. She provides mental health resources at the back of the book which could mean the difference between life and death for some teens.
November 30, 2025
I wish there were more!
September 3, 2025
Huda struggles with her mental health after her parents' divorce throws a wrench into the large, close-knit family. While staying true to cultural specifics of being an observant Muslim American, Huda nevertheless is so relatable especially to anyone who is (or has ever been) a teenage girl. Bonus point for the in-depth and touching section on mental health and finding help at the book's conclusion.
November 26, 2025
i need a pink feather boa
August 5, 2025
(4.3) The importance of mental health takes center stage as Huda navigates her emotions surrounding her parent’s ongoing divorce. She learns the positive impact of therapy to regulate the hard emotions while maintaining relationships.
April 20, 2025
I really, really tried not to devour this book in the space of one hour, but I just couldn't help myself. I've loved Huda since I discovered Yes, I'm Hot in This, and her books for young adults just keep getting better and better. This book far more than either of its predecessors tackles some Very Big Feelings—Huda's parents are getting a divorce, which has enormous implications not just in their family of seven, but on Huda's school and personal life, as well as in their Muslim community, where some still consider divorce shameful. In the span of just over 200 graphic novel-sized pages, Huda-the-Author manages to work in a LOT of great conversations about mental health, especially as pertains to communities like the one she grew up in where the topic is divisive: we see Huda's father dismiss depression as a failure of willpower to just not be sad, whereas Huda's mother perceives Huda's distress (and desire, though she won't admit it, to reach out to a mental health professional) and helps her get the help she needs. (Huda-the-Author points out that sometimes, therapy can be a taboo subject in Muslim communities; her depiction of Huda's therapist, Dr. Haifa, offering therapy techniques that are based both in Islam and more secular methodologies was very well done.) Also, these books are just so damn funny. Huda-the-Author taps into a particularly millennial, chronically online, 2010s-tumblr-meme type of humor that makes me think we'd be friends in real life. (HUDA PLEASE BE MY FRIEND IN REAL LIFE.)
January 10, 2025
It is a heartfelt and raw exploration of resilience amidst life’s most unexpected challenges. This story beautifully captures Huda’s journey as she navigates the emotional upheaval of familial changes ( due to her parent’s divorce) while striving to secure her academic future. Such events leave her feeling lost, impacting her mental health, friendships, and academic performance. Through her eyes, we see the weight of her struggles and the ripple effect on her sisters, who each deal with the situation in their own way.
Through Huda’s perspective, the story delves into themes of grief, mental health, and self-discovery, shedding light on the struggles children face when dealing with parental divorce, particularly in a Muslim society.
What stands out is how realistic and honest the narrative feels, offering a profound look into the impact of loss and heartbreak on mental well-being. Despite the weighty subject matter, the story remains simple and relatable, leaving a lasting impression. Overall this is a deeply moving and relatable story that resonated with me on so many levels.
Despite its critical themes, the story remains simple yet powerful, offering hope and growth. I’m incredibly grateful to Dial Books and NetGalley for this eARC. Highly recommended!
#HudaFWantstoKnow #NetGalley
Through Huda’s perspective, the story delves into themes of grief, mental health, and self-discovery, shedding light on the struggles children face when dealing with parental divorce, particularly in a Muslim society.
What stands out is how realistic and honest the narrative feels, offering a profound look into the impact of loss and heartbreak on mental well-being. Despite the weighty subject matter, the story remains simple and relatable, leaving a lasting impression. Overall this is a deeply moving and relatable story that resonated with me on so many levels.
Despite its critical themes, the story remains simple yet powerful, offering hope and growth. I’m incredibly grateful to Dial Books and NetGalley for this eARC. Highly recommended!
#HudaFWantstoKnow #NetGalley
March 22, 2025
SO. GOOD.
Dare I say Huda's best book yet!! Alongside her usual wonderful humor, this book tackles some strong topics for the Muslim community, mainly divorce and mental health. Some of the lines in this book made me cry my eyes out and I can't emphasize how much you should read it!
Dare I say Huda's best book yet!! Alongside her usual wonderful humor, this book tackles some strong topics for the Muslim community, mainly divorce and mental health. Some of the lines in this book made me cry my eyes out and I can't emphasize how much you should read it!
April 21, 2025
This series is so consistently funny and good. Highly recommend.
March 24, 2025
Book 3 in the Huda Fahmy YA graphic memoir.
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Huda is more than ready for her junior year, attending clubs, applying for scholarships, acing the ACT and volunteering, but when her parents announce they’re getting divorced, everything slams to a halt. Huda goes through the stages of grief while trying to juggle school, an argument with her best friend, uncertainty regarding her future and a rage she can’t seem to shake. Everything in her life feels like it’s out of control and she wants to know: Will it ever feel normal again?
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This graphic novel series is one of my favorites. I always laugh, tear up and connect with Huda’s stories. I love learning about her family and her Muslim culture. This one in particular did a great job of highlighting the stigma surrounding both divorce and mental health. We need this series to continue forever! This relatable nonfiction book releases April 1!
CW: divorce (theme), mental health issues, anger issues
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Huda is more than ready for her junior year, attending clubs, applying for scholarships, acing the ACT and volunteering, but when her parents announce they’re getting divorced, everything slams to a halt. Huda goes through the stages of grief while trying to juggle school, an argument with her best friend, uncertainty regarding her future and a rage she can’t seem to shake. Everything in her life feels like it’s out of control and she wants to know: Will it ever feel normal again?
❤️🩹
This graphic novel series is one of my favorites. I always laugh, tear up and connect with Huda’s stories. I love learning about her family and her Muslim culture. This one in particular did a great job of highlighting the stigma surrounding both divorce and mental health. We need this series to continue forever! This relatable nonfiction book releases April 1!
CW: divorce (theme), mental health issues, anger issues
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