The Next New Syrian Girl

Furia meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in this dual POV narrative about the unlikely friendship between two very different Syrian girls, the pressures and expectations of the perfect Syrian daughter, and the repercussions of the Syrian Revolution both at home and abroad. Khadija Shami is a Syrian American high school senior raised on boxing and football, while Leene Tahir is a Syrian refugee adjusting to the unfamiliar society of a suburban Detroit high school. When their worlds collide, a startling and life-changing discovery forces them closer together, challenging what each knows about the other and themselves. Fans of Samira Ahmed's Love, Hate, and Other Filters and Tahereh Mafi's A Very Large Expanse of Sea will love Khadija and Leene's sharp-witted voices.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Furia meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the unlikely friendship between two very different Syrian girls, Khadija Shami and Leene Tahir. Raised in vastly different environments, Khadija is a Syrian American high school senior with a passion for boxing and football, while Leene is a Syrian refugee navigating the complexities of a suburban Detroit high school. Their paths cross when their worlds collide, resulting in a catastrophic event that forces them to confront their differences and learn to appreciate each other's unique perspectives.

As Khadija delves deeper into Leene's past, she discovers a startling and life-changing truth that brings the two girls closer together. They form a friendship that is initially hesitant and fragile, but as they learn more about each other, their doubts are cast aside. They discover that they have more in common than they ever imagined, and their journey takes them all the way to Jordan, where they challenge their own beliefs and learn to accept each other for who they truly are.

The Next New Syrian Girl is a poignant and timely blend of guilt, nostalgia, devotion, and bad-ass hijabees. It explores the pressures and expectations of the perfect Syrian daughter, as well as the repercussions of the Syrian Revolution both at home and abroad. Through the sharp-witted voices of Khadija and Leene, the novel offers a unique and powerful perspective on the experiences of Syrian women and girls. Fans of Samira Ahmed's Love, Hate, and Other Filters and Tahereh Mafi's A Very Large Expanse of Sea will love the dual POV narrative and the nuanced portrayal of the characters.

In conclusion, Furia meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of the Syrian refugee crisis and the power of friendship to overcome differences. Khadija and Leene's journey is a testament to the resilience and strength of Syrian women and girls, and their friendship is a beacon of hope for those who are facing similar challenges. The Next New Syrian Girl is a poignant and timely blend of guilt, nostalgia, devotion, and bad-ass hijabees that offers a unique and powerful perspective on the experiences of Syrian women and girls.

Weight: 516g
Dimension: 148 x 218 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316432634