* “This book could not be more necessary. Deserving of wide readership and discussion.” — Booklist, starred review

* “A meditation on a timely subject that never forgets to put its characters and their stories first.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Abdel-Fattah (Where the Streets Had a Name) delivers an engaging romance within a compelling exploration of the sharply opposing beliefs that tear people apart, and how those beliefs can be transformed through human relationships.” — Publishers Weekly