An Emotion Of Great Delight

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A powerful novel by Tahereh Mafi, An Emotion Of Great Delight explores love, loneliness, and the challenges of being a Muslim teenager in America. Set in 2003 amid rising tensions and hate crimes, it follows Shadi's struggle to find joy in a fractured world.

A moving story about identity, resilience, and reclaiming happiness in difficult times.

From the acclaimed author of the Shatter Me series and the National Book Award-nominated A Very Large Expanse of Sea, this novel delves into the life of Shadi, a Muslim teenager navigating her dual identity in post-9/11 America. It’s 2003, and after the US declared war on Iraq, the political climate has shifted dramatically.

Shadi wears the hijab, a visible symbol of her faith, but she tries to keep a low profile as hate crimes increase. The FBI is covertly monitoring mosques, creating tension within the Muslim community. Shadi overhears heated debates after services about what it means to be Muslim and how the community should respond, but she stays silent, overwhelmed by her own personal struggles.

Though her name means joy, Shadi is surrounded by sorrow. Her brother has passed away, her father is gravely ill, her mother is falling apart, and her best friend has inexplicably vanished from her life. On top of all this, her heart is broken.

Shadi has been quietly enduring the collapse of her world, trying to keep going without speaking out-until one day, everything shifts. This heartfelt story is perfect for fans of the Shatter Me series as well as readers who enjoyed Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and Nicola Yoon’s The Sun is Also a Star.

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