<3 I also adored the way Naila thinks of Urdu as melodic and familiar, and Islam as a part of her—the former because it’s something that non-English speakers think so often but isn’t mentioned enough, and the latter because, again, her religion is never blamed for what happens to her. Good boyfriend. When Naila breaks their rule by falling in love with Saif, her parents are livid. This is reality. Good grades. Series: Standalone I’ve done my best to be positive, to make the best of this situation, but I can’t push away the heavy feeling pressing down on me like I’m suffocating. Saif: Gone. Her staunch refusal to give up, to give in, and to accept the fate her parents portray as nothing short of inevitable, will inspire and inflame readers. Jen @ Pop! Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed.
At least not yet. Aisha Saeed handles it so, so well. But even if you’re not looking for a book with a message, Written in the Stars will make you feel, keenly and raw. Her only hope of escape is Saif…if he can find her before it’s too late. ≫ THE ROMANCE:
Saeed captures each moment in breathtaking, painstaking, agonizing detail until Naila’s every thought and emotion begin to feel as real and as tangible as do one’s own. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Genre & Keywords Contemporary, Realistic Fiction The Week-Long Celebration: Giveaway, This was a truly incredible review, Jen!
If you have had personal experience (yourself or friends/family) with forced marriage, and feel comfortable sharing, we encourage you to include that in the comments section when you sign the petition. She twists her shawl with her fingers.
I will never forget the way he walked out of the room, locking the door behind him and throwing away the key to the life I could have had. If you think this is going to be light and fluffy, think again. No, Written In The Stars is not any of the aforementioned things.
Yet even in the midst of a novel filled with unimaginable loss and suffering, Naila’s story acts as a powerful testament to the indomitable strength and triumph of the human spirit and the ever-enduring audacity of hope. And always, always, her will to survive. You understand that, right?”. And until then, dating — even friendship with a boy — is forbidden. I’m so far away from Saif. Book Spotlight: Rain of the Ghosts by Greg Weisman (Author Interview), Simon vs.
This heart-wrenching novel explores what it is like to be thrust into an unwanted marriage. But that’s not to say she’s just a damsel in distress or someone to be pitied. I can’t even imagine a situation like this. I love that Saif and Naila were adorable and caring and kind—but not unrealistically so—but most importantly, I love that their romance never overshadowed the real story. Fantastic review, you’ve definitely persuaded me to pick this book up. Your email address will not be published. Hopefully greater knowledge and compassion will lead to positive changes for the futures of millions of other girls who find themselves in a position similar to Naila’s . Target Audience Young Adult I want to tell her all of this. In addition to being a voracious reader and self-proclaimed television addict, Jen is also an aspiring children and youth services librarian who would like to pursue a MLIS and better help readers find the perfect book for them. It’s part of being a woman.
I make my way back home, fighting back tears. It’s seriously dark, and comes with trigger warnings for rape and abuse. There’s only one problem. Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Find It On Goodreads ● Amazon ● Chapters ● The Book Depository ● Barnes & Noble ● IndieBound. Then two. Another bonus? Naila’s maturity, bravery, and grace under unimaginable pressure and suffering reminds us that strength is not something solely defined by physical acts of aggression, but extend also to even the most subtle acts of rebellion or defiance. Goodreads: This heart-wrenching novel explores what it is like to be thrust into an unwanted marriage. When Naila breaks their rule by falling in love with Saif, her parents are livid.
And that quote sums up everything there is to know about the secondary characters. Here’s to hoping I get my hands on a copy soon! Following their cultural tradition, they will plan an arranged marriage for her. Then their stay is extended by one week. And, at first, Naila is happy. And – my stomach tightens – it’s been one year since I began deceiving my parents without ever once opening my mouth. It’s so easy to sympathize with and become attached to Naila and Aisha Saeed certainly uses this to best advantage to make this issue a much more personal and devastating one for the reader.
Written in Ink (Montgomery Ink, #4) by Carrie Ann Ryan; Of Fire and Stars (Of Fire and Stars, #1) by Audrey… A Wish Upon the Stars by T.J. Klune; Number the Stars by Lois Lowry; The Fault in Our Stars by John Green; Stars & Stripes (Cut & Run, #6) by Abigail Roux Maybe one month away will do some good. By doing so you will add to our understanding about the impact of the problem here in the U.S. and to the urgency to address it.
I hate keeping secrets from her.
Maybe a vacation to Pakistan is the best possible solution there is. All hope seems lost as Naila endures a series of brutal, ever-increasing challenges that will force her to question her perceptions, her relationships and her fortitude as she is drawn down a painful path she never imagined possible. In her 2015 release, debut author Aisha Saeed casts new light on the devastating and pervasive practice of forced marriage, in which women are coerced, be it through the use of emotional, psychological or physical force, to enter into a marital union without their consent.
Naila’s life becomes a horror story as she’s married off to someone she doesn’t know and her parents leave her behind in Pakistan; her only hope for escape is her boyfriend, Saif, who keeps trying to contact her. Author: Aisha Saeed In short: so, so, so important. Check out my Review On A Post-It or my “Final Thought”, Book Talk: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon. Your email address will not be published. I’m a reader, a writer, and professional daydreamer. Her parents catch her and decide it’s time she needs to reconnect with her roots, which means a trip back to their homeland, Pakistan. Acceptance to the university and academic program of her choice. Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed Release Date: March 24, 2015 Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books Genre: Young Adult Contemporary ISBN: 978-0399171703 Source: Library Add it to Goodreads. In a village in some part of the world. Naila’s grown used to her conservative parents differing from her on several things. Please Note: All quotations included in this review have been taken from an advance reader copy and therefore might be subject to change. I think back. I really can’t wait to read this. They’ll come around, Naila thinks.
“Ami.” I look at her, giving her the reassurance she came for. Her only hope of escape is Saif . Although it’s immediately clear that she loves and respects her parents a great deal, Naila struggles to reconcile her comparatively modern beliefs with her Pakistani heritage and her parent’s more staunchly traditional and conservative ideology.
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Additionally, for anyone wanting to call attention to the emerging serious problem of forced marriage in the U.S., and to call on the President to create a national action plan to tackle it, please go to https://www.change.org/p/president-of-the-united-states-end-forced-marriage-in-the-united-states to endorse this online petition at Change.org. […] I don’t know what it was like for you in America, but this is how life is. Has Naila’s fate been written in the stars? When her deception is discovered, however, her life as she knows it is changed forever. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account.
Log in. Trigger warnings for rape and abuse. I unlatch the metal gate to my uncle’s home. It’s been one year since I told him I felt the same way and kissed him in the side courtyard with the tangled palm trees next to the library, deciding it was time to let my heart, and not fear, dictate what I would do. I really enjoyed seeing what you had to think of it, and I love that you felt like it really explored a reality that isn’t often touched upon in literature (particularly YA). In the mean time, check out some of the books I’ve stayed up reading in the past ☞. Pages 304 Pages Hope.
Following their cultural tradition, they will plan an arranged marriage for her. With an arranged marriage a virtual certainty, Naila is not allowed to associate with boys, let alone pursue a romantic relationship with one, which is why she has been keeping her relationship with Saif, a fellow high-schooler and accomplished soccer player, a secret for more than a year.
I know I will forget many details of this moment, but I will never forget the slap across my face. Aside from a penchant for older men, particularly those with the surnames Firth, Elba and Norton, Jen is also passionately interested in running, Mad Men, and Marilyn Monroe.
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