I was hooked from the cover and description, it had that realistic element that I was looking for in this type of book. It had everything that I was hoping for and thought the overall characters feel like they were supposed to. It uses the Muslim element in a way that I wanted and was realistic. Seema Yasmin has a great writing style and left me wanting to read more.

Thank you Netgalley for the gifted copy. I really enjoyed this educational read. This book is very heavy but necessary. I highly recommend it!

Told from Laylah and Noor's perspectives, this captures the terrifying reality that people seeking abortion face in more than half the country. The tension can be felt throughout the book, to the point where I literally found myself gasping aloud and devouring the story in one sitting. In addition to showing the hoops you have to jump through just to be able to make choices about your own body, I appreciated that it shows that unwanted pregnancy can happen to anyone and isn't some sign of a moral failing or promiscuity. I also enjoyed the musical interludes with Bollywood style scenes that echo Laylah's predicament. It's a nice way to add some levity to an otherwise tense topic.

This book contains in depth discussions of abortion and medical treatment, and instances of sexism and racism, so take care of yourself when reading.

Unbecoming is a stark story about what it means to be a woman in today's world. Though set in the not so distant future, it eerily mirrors today's political climate and shows what it means to be a teenage girl coming to terms with faith, friendship, and beliefs. Follow best friends Layla and Noor as they set out to make their goals of being an OBGYN and journalist a reality.

My sincere apologies. I requested this title without noticing that it isn't available in Kindle format. Amazon is evil, but I'm stuck with my kindle because it's the one kind of ereader I find compatible with my visual limitations. I'm giving this four stars because I think my rating would have been at least this high.