Praise for Not the Girls You're Looking For: And if Lulu can't find her way out of this mess soon, she'll have to do more than repair friendships, family alliances, and wet clothing. Ish.Įxcept maybe this time she’s done a little more damage than she realizes. And fine, yes, she caused a scene during Ramadan. Sure, for half a minute she thought she’d nearly drowned a cute guy at a party, but he was totally faking it. She's got her three best friends and nothing can stop her from conquering the known world. Lulu Saad doesn't need your advice, thank you very much. Debut author Aminah Mae Safi's honest and smart young adult novel is about how easy it can be to hurt those around you even if-especially if-you love them.
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