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 🙂‍↕️

The topics in the third installment of Huda F are heart wrenching and will find many a teen reading and feeling similar feelings right along Huda.

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!

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.

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?

This book did a beautiful job portraying Huda's personal growth, her struggle with mixed emotions and how hard it is to cope with the grief of divorcing parents. This wonderfully acknowledges mental health and seeking help especially among immigrants and mostly in the Muslim community. I completely loved Huda's character development throughout the book and how her parents dealt with the divorce differently to show that grief isn't the same for everyone.

Along with the emotional and self help side, this book also focuses on the light hearted humour and relatable sibling dynamics . This book is a literal masterpiece that tackles mental health and divorce, through a modern Islamic religious lens. I would highly recommend this book to everyone, definitely worth reading!!

Thank you so much Colored Pages Book Tours, Penguin Teen and Huda Fahmy Author for this beautiful eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Huda Fahmy is such a great graphic novel author. She really does a great job of inviting in readers to a culture that might be unfamiliar to many readers. It's a great example of a story that can provide a window to understanding members of our community who are a different faith. Plus the story is relatable and filled with moments of connection and commonality that can bring us together.

Huda writes with honestly, humor, and relevancy. This story about her parent's divorce and her own mental health journey felt so relatable. I love this book for speaking openly about things like therapy and struggles to access mental health care in some religious communities. Do yourself a favor and read all her books! They're funny and full of heart.

I loved this one. In this latest installment in Huda F, Huda is gearing up for a perfect junior year in high school but unexpected news of her parents' divorce upends her plans and causes her to spiral into a mental health crisis. What I liked about the book is that it brings up some of the conflicts with addressing mental health while maintaining a relationship with Islam. Additionally, the author tells of her own mental health challenges and provides resources geared towards Muslim teens. I really like the nuisance in her perspective of the importance of addressing mental health concerns and how it does not necessarily contradicts one's religious beliefs. I think this is a good and necessary read for all but especially teens in conservative Muslim communities.

I think of the Huda F trio, this is my favorite one to date! I absolutely loved how this graphic novel tackled grief, mental health and all the big emotions. Huda's reconciliation with her mom was so touching, and everything about this felt so real and relatable.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and enjoy this graphic novel! The world needs more of this.

This was good. I have not read any of Fahmy's other books before but this was a good one. I enjoyed seeing things from another perspective and another faith. I loved the universal themes of divorce and mental health. I am interested in looking into more of this author's works.

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.

I always look to Huda’s cartoons for her humor (aka sarcasm). Her simplistic drawing veils the deeper message that she drives across her columns. Within the limited frames, she’s able to educate and talk about heavier issues of racism, societal expectations and human relationships especially from the point of view of an Arab Muslim living in America.

In Huda F Wants to Know, Huda is in her sophomore year, and that means she’s busy preparing for her future! She needs to ace her exams, prepare for adulthood while surviving her hectic workload and extracurricular activities at school. With her best friend Nabz, they plan on conquering their sophomore year and come out on top, even if they have quite a load on their hands.

The sacrifices, she is willing to give her all, but what she doesn’t expect turns into reality – her parents make the shocking decision to divorce. As if navigating her hormonal and significant year in high school is not enough, now she has to question her whole existence, beliefs and values? Whatever happens to the familial values she and her sisters have been drilled with since young? Don’t the parents love them anymore? What happens now?

This is the heaviest work by Huda that I’ve read so far, but she also manages to include witty banters, illuminating bits about mental health, faith and self-acceptance. Funny, emotional and witty, Huda F’s works are worth exploring, regardless of your background. This work is inspired by Huda’s life, and I appreciate her sharing the anxiety and dilemma she faced, which I’m sure can speak to readers who experience similar issues whether they face challenges with their family, friends or self-love. I look forward to the next one!

This graphic novel will be published April 1st, 2025. Many thanks to Penguin Young Readers Group and Netgalley for the advanced readers copy. @PenguinTeen

Another fantastic installment in Huda's story. There are always laugh out loud moments and serious thoughtful moments in this series. Huda F Wants to know is a must have where the other titles in this series are popular.

*I always have less to say about graphic novels, but for this I thinks it's because I vibed too hard and took 0 notes
*The plot seems like it's going to be about divorce but more deeply it's about Huda grappling with her own feelings in several arenas and learning better emotional management skills but written and illustrated with the perfect amount of levity and humor to not feel overwhelming
*In so many ways this its antithesis of the usual my-parents-are-ruining-my-life temper tantrum teenagers in YA are allowed to throw.
*I can't describe it, honestly just buy it and read it.
*If humor or big families or graphic novels ft. high schoolers or grumpy girls who get better or halaqas at the masjid or sister relationships or abaya representation interests you, you're gonna love it.

*my literal only complaint is that I'm Nosy and was curious about things (like what are Huda's sisters ages? And why is Nabz in therapy? I want to be a fly on their walls 👁👄👁)

Love the continuation of the series by Huda Fahmy! It deals with real issues in a very relatable and humorous way.

Some people don't know this about me. I have experienced Arabic Muslim society and its cultures as I have lived in many such countries thanks to my Dad. And I have always felt at home reading books based on this culture, as if I am getting back to my roots despite being an Indian Hindu, *wink*, so when I got an opportunity to read this book, I literally jumped on it.

This book is the third in a series of graphic novels by the author based on a character Huda F with her family of sisters and parents navigating a recent move to a town in the US with more prominent Muslim integration of population, correlating with the cross cultural experiences of new crushes, identities.

This book delves into a new problem Huda F experiences. Her parents are separating, which is quite a taboo subject in the Muslim community, how does she deal with the new changes, fearing the unknown adding in themes of mental health forms the core of the book.

I loved this book from start to finish, I couldn't put it down. I love the fact that the author stays true to the cultural elements which I love already but also makes it fluid enough for Huda to meld into the current generation's lifestyles, which is always a tough subject to talk with oldies, which needs to be brought to focus at the moment.

Rating - 5 stars. Book Recommendation - Hell Yeah.

This book was so good! Tt beautifully handles the topics of divorce and mental health, and how kids react to it. It gives great advice while being heartfelt and hilarious. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good and funny read!

Huda Fahmy has gifted us with another great graphic novel. This third installment in the Huda F series follows our main character as she deals with the aftermath of her parents announcing that they are getting a divorce. She takes a very serious topic and adds a bit of humor to lighten it up. She also tackles the taboo of mental health, showing the anger and grief that many experience when their family breaks apart.

I will definitely be purchasing this one for my students.
Mental Health resources included at the back of the book.

This is the fourth book I've read by Huda Fahmy and I've enjoyed them all. This one was definitely a more serious topic that hit on things that a lot of books don't, which I really appreciated.

The only thing I didn't like was that I didn't know who the characters were. They weren't introduced in any significant way. Clearly they were her sisters, but why was one just in a dotted outline? I wish there had been a "cast of characters" type introduction because it was hard to keep track of who was who.

Always love a Huda F book! They're witty and fun and cozy, but also so insightful and handle heavy topics and the feelings they bring up straight on. This Huda F books addresses divorce and mental health and having sister through it all.

Huda had her junior year plan mapped out and she’s determined to follow it through… until her parents announced their decision to divorce. Soon enough, Huda was spiraling. At the same time, her teenage hormones started to make her interested in boys. Huda was feeling a lot of big emotions and struggled to sort things out.

This isn’t as lighthearted as the previous books in the Huda F series, even though it’s still easy to digest for a topic about grief and loss. Unfortunately the ARC is in grayscale, so my reading experience wasn’t full.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for granting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest rating!