A Sackful of Wishes

by Azizah Idris M.

Hadiza Musa, 25-years old, has been through hell. As a bubbly, fun loving teenager, she marries the impulsive Abdurrazaq Zanna, known as AR, and for eight years suffers, starvation, rape and mental abuse from an increasingly obsessive husband. The death of her beloved father, followed by the death of her young son from neglect, brings matters to a head. Hadiza determines for a divorce just as AR insists they are meant for each other forever. A battle for survival ensues in which scars come to light and allies come from unexpected places: the prize is a chance at a new life for Hadiza Musa.

207 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Kadiri Christabell · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a good book to read... I felt it was unnecessarily dramatic but it gives a good sign and opening into the whole idea of Islam beliefs, sharia law and marriages.

It took me a while to finish it truly because I was just irritated at the characters and it is very sad that we did not get to view the story from another angle.... Very funny that a man caused her pain and women aggravated it...

In all, a good book and I was so mad and upset and sad and teary at various points... she was forced to grow up too early. I just wish characters had more depth.

[noor🌙🌹🤍 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope no girl encounter a man like Abdulrasaq in her life

[Fatoom · Rating 4 out of 5]

A page turner

[Aisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed is an understatement.

[Owetu Samantha Jabavu · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book is okay,very eye opening and it is a very different from most of my reads and since it ends in a cliffhanger, I'm much excited to start with the next book of the trilogy.

[Hafsat Ibraheem · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had me on suspense and I must commend the writer's effort.

[Aaayat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Azizah has always been my favorite northern writer. A sackful of wishes past my heart and went straight to my soul 😭💙 Take your crown Umm Yasmeen

[Lola]

DNF at page 104 (?)

I couldn’t do it.