Huda is back again and funny as ever in this third follow up to Huda F Are You? Huda is entering junior year and has everything mapped out: join clubs, get a scholarship, ace her college exams, pass the drivers test. Best. Year. Ever. However, life is thrown at her and she gets a huge curveball. Her parents are getting divorced. Huda has always had her family no matter what she has gone through, but this shift is major. Her life is now full of uncertainty. What will this mean for her and her sisters? Will she have to move to a new home? Huda feels her life spinning out of control, and worries what this means for their family dynamic and how the Muslim community will react. Huda F just wants to go back to normal.

In this fictional series of author Huda Fahmy’s life, Fahmy does an amazing and hilarious job of depicting her younger self. Huda is such a relatable character. Like most teenage girls she is crushing on boys, learning to drive, studying for college exams, and juggling friendships. She also deals with hard topics such as grief and fitting in.

I received this as an ARC, but it was not in color which is a bummer as I love Huda’s illustrations. Without color, I felt that I was missing important pieces of the novel. For instance, Huda and her sisters wear different color hijabs and abayas which support their different character's identity. Also color gives the story a more vibrant feel and provides a sense of realism. So this just makes me more anticipated to see the final result.

I highly recommend this book and think both teens and adults will definitely enjoy it. Thank you to NetGalley and Dial Books for the eARC!

Huda is truly talented! Each graphic novel has been superb. I also learn a lot throughout the graphic novel and laugh plenty.

I have loved every single Huda F’s books. This book was no different except I did cry. I felt like I could understand her. While my parents divorced when I was an adult (and it was a good thing), I understood how grief can be. It’s sudden and hard especially when the grief isn’t understood. Huda F always reminds her readers that she is as human as us and I love it.

Funny exploration of a not so funny momemt of time. This graphic novel is the exploration of complex feelings and struggles as Huda comes to terms with her parents divorce, the implications due to her faith and community and her own reticence to seek theraputic help. Should be required reqding for angsty teens.

Exploring important topics like mental health and divorce from Huda's perspective within Muslim culture is so deeply important and it's done so thoughtfully. For those who can relate to her interconnected, complicated struggles within their culture, this will be a vital resource in making others feel seen. Others who aren't Muslim will be able to see themselves within her issues whilst also learning a new perspective and empathy for those in her shoes. The rich storytelling is told through inviting artwork, encouraging you through her story with so much humor and heart. Now I need to immediately read all of this author's other works!

Well done middle grade book about divorce in the Muslim community. This was my first intro to Huda and I want to read the other ones! I liked how the author also addressed mental health.

This is a real good YA graphic novel. I saw the book described as 'hilarious & poignant'......but I really didn't read any 'hilarity' at all, I did get the 'poignant' aspect. The book deals very well with the strain on a Muslim family as they navigate the parent's divorce. I thought the book was actually rather serious & very well done. At the end of the book the author has a very good, informative addition about mental health resources. The book is easily read, & I would think it'd be a valuable asset in any library.
I received a digital ARC from PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers/Dial Books via NetGalley, in exchange for reading it & posting my own fair/honest review.

Huda F Wants to Know was a wonderful continuation of the series. I loved the dialogue and the grappling with serious issues like mental health and divorce. I love seeing Huda's growth

Huda F Wants to Know? is focused on Huda's parents' divorce and addressing common themes that middle school kids and teens face: divorce, family, friendship, and mental health - from the perspective of the Muslim faith. The 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. 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. Deeply moving and powerful story. The important message is it's okay not to be okay, we all need to listen and communicate.

I have loved all of the Huda books so far, and this one didn't disappoint. I really appreciated the approach this book took to talk about mental health, seeking a therapist, and grieving over your own parents divorcing.

As always, Huda is so dramatic and I can't help but crack up at her antics. I love how she deals with the big emotions that she feels surrounding the divorce. This is a great book for kids (and adults) to read, especially for ones who could be dealing with a similar divorce or other big life event that is causing some grief. And, I love that there is talks about going to therapy and talking to someone who has the skills to help navigate those feelings. There is even a resource in the back of the book with numbers to call in case the reader needs someone to speak to. I am all for talking about therapy and am so glad to see this in a kids book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Dial Books for a copy of this ARC, all opinions are my own!.

I love Huda books! I was so excited to see there was another graphic novel and even more excited when I saw that I was approved for an arc through NetGalley.

Huda and her family have done so much together in previous books, so I was shocked when I found out that her parents let them know in this novel that they are getting a divorce. It handled the divorce so well, playing to the emotions of the kids, how it affected them at home and at school, and it even delved into a discussion about mental health.

Good story! Cannot wait for the next.

Huda F tackles her junior of high school this graphic novel. She thinks she just has to worry about grades, acing the ACTs, and writing scholarship applications. Instead, she is hit with the news that her parents plan to divorce. Now must deal with the fallout: it affects her, her family, her friendships and her community.
I love Huda’s books and this is another winner. It feels fun but you’re also tapping to so many other emotions. It deals with grief and mental health in a proactive way.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Goup for this DRC.
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This book following Huda's junior year and I like that the themes are more serious and relatable. It talks about taboo topics like mental health and its nice to see what I feel towards this theme discussed healthily. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book that I ended up reading in one sitting.

This is a graphic novel that approaches some difficult subjects with both sensitivity and humor. We see the different ways that Huda's parents' divorce affects her and how ignoring her emotions ends up hurting her. We also get relatable high school moments that will invite in both those who share her experiences and those who don't. I've liked this series from the beginning (and they all standalone), and this one stands out as hitting the sweet spot of funny and poignant.

Teen graphic novel perfection centering mental health issues that made me belly laugh and ugly cry in equal measures.: This was my most anticipated book of 2025, and I just got to read the eARC!!! It is book 3 in the series (spoiler it is my fave so far) and they are all fabulous, but you can also dive right in with this one. Huda is going to crush junior year, score a scholarship to university, and wrack up all the accomplishments on her path to success. Until her parents announce they’re getting a divorce. Between the stress at home, pressure to perform at school, and everything going on in her personal life, Huda needs help and eventually finds it in speaking with the therapist Dr. Haifa in one of the most poignant and teen-friendly discussions of grief I’ve ever read. So much of the tumult around divorce is completely out of kids’ control while they are dealing with fear for the future, grief for what they’ve lost, and at times a hard reckoning for the pain they had been living with before things came to a breaking point. Every teen is going to relate to this book because if they haven’t lived through divorce, they’ve wondered what would happen if they did. Okay so clearly this book is tender, profound, and empowering, and also absolutely hilarious. I laughed out loud as much as I got teary. From sister spats to physical comedy to ending up at a singles mixer with Mom as wingwoman, Huda Fahmy has us laughing with her heroine living this full, complicated life. I especially loved how much she depicted Huda’s fractured, inner dialogue in this book which is always so funny and perfectly shows how we all argue with ourselves. The author's note covers Huda Fahmy’s own relationship with mental health, cultural issues in getting help, and current mental health resources. The dedication is “to breaking generational curses.” Crying again just thinking about it. This is teen graphic novel perfection that adults will also love. Brava! Highly recommend!!!

(Full disclosure: I received a free e-ARC for review through NetGalley.)

In the third installment of "Huda," Huda F. is about to start junior year after a less-than-stellar stint as a sophomore. This year, she's determined to do things right: Get As in all of her classes. Join all the clubs and extracurriculars. Ace her ACTs. And land a full scholarship to university, making her parents proud. To this end, she and her bestie Nabz have everything mapped out on their handy day planner. And their calendar is booked.

Huda's resolve is unyielding ... that is, until she starts crushing on Nabz's locker neighbor, Hassan, a dreamy senior. And then things go from bad to worse when Huda's parents announce that they're getting a divorce. This sends Huda and her sisters - Dena, Neda, Lola, and Amani - into a tailspin, though all deal with the impending split in different ways. Huda gets distracted, angry, and mean: her grades tank, she talks back to her mom, and she even picks a fight with Nabz. All this while she schemes to get her parents back together before the end of their three-month trial separation.

The women and girls in the family end up taking trip to MuslimCon (minus dad, much to Huda's disappointment), where she reconnects with Dr. Haifa, a therapist who did a presentation on mental health at her halaqa. Dr. Haifa's panel on grief might just change Huda's life - and Huda's mom has a surprise of her own.

I've been devouring Huda Fahmy's comics since YES, I'M HOT IN THIS: THE HILARIOUS TRUTH ABOUT LIFE IN A HIJAB, and they never fail to disappoint (though her first book is by far my favorite). HUDA F WANTS TO KNOW? is a bittersweet coming of age story, wherein Huda navigates junior year - not just an as angsty teenage girl, bedeviled by both hormones and unfair parental demands, but as an angsty brown Muslim teenage girl, and the additional expectations that come along with this. I especially appreciated the emphasis on mental health - both with the introduction of Dr. Haifa, as well as a special section at the end of the book. I think we can all relate to Dr. Haifa's panel on grief, and I hope she becomes a permanent fixture in the Huda-verse.

I love the Huda series and this is no exception. This time, we follow Huda as she navigates the challenges and pressures of her junior year of high school as well as family turmoil after her parents announce they're getting a divorce.

"Huda F Wants to Know?" explores the grief of losing the kind of family you thought you had and what happens when you try to act like everything's fine instead of feeling and processing your emotions. Of course, it's from a Muslim perspective, so on top of everything Huda is experiencing, she also has to deal with judgment from her community and worry about what her family's place will be in it after such a big change.

These themes are all handled appropriately for its intended audience and it does it, as always, with a little humor to deliver important lessons. The balance between seriousness and the silliness that comes with being Huda's age is always perfect in these books. The humor works really well for me, so Huda never fails to make me laugh. She has great comedic timing!

Overall, a great entry to the series and I hope there are more in store.

I love how funny yet relatable her background and tales from her childhood are. Anytime I pick up these books I know it’s going to be filled with lots of lessons, humor, and love.

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 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!

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Huda F has brought us another humorous and heartfelt story, as is her way! I will absolutely be purchasing this book for my school library. Its topic is one that many teens will relate to and will want to read about.

HFWTK focuses on the upheaval that occurs at the start of Huda's Junior year when her parents suddenly announce that they are divorcing. Suddenly Huda goes from the focused and funny teen to an angsty and angry teen as she struggles with her grief at losing the family dynamic she has always known. Each of her sisters also reacts to the divorce in a different way, and the tight knit unit that they were begins to fray at the seams.

Fahmy is the master of taking serious topics and adding a bit of lightness, even as she delves into the fallout of a family that is shattering. She handles the grief and anger that many children feel when their parents divorce with care and understanding. She takes on the taboo topic of mental health and the importance of therapy and shows both in a positive light. The book also ends with 2 pages of mental health resources.