\"Fatima is a fierce protagonist who will stop at nothing to preserve her dignity. Skillful examinations of the intersections between culture, gender, and religion, as well as nuanced perceptions of one Black Muslim community, round out VanBrakle s searing debut.\" Publishers Weekly

\"The baking element brings a fun new ingredient to the mix. . . .\" The Bulletin for the Center of Children s Books

\"Looks at underrepresented issues within Muslim communities, making a case for forging one s own path.\" Kirkus Reviews