This is a sweet, authentic, and sublimely nerdy look at popular cartoonist Huda Fahmy's single life, courtship and marriage to the man of her dreams. By her mid-twenties Huda was considered hopelessly over-the-hill by many in her circle of friends and family. She felt pressured and discouraged, but not completely downhearted.
Then she unexpectedly meets her future husband at a conference. An introduction is made and a chaperoned courtship begins. Huda outlines what dating is like for a modern woman observing Muslim traditions and shares a few less than successful experiences on her way to true love. Huda's story is heartwarming and funny and not at all unlike a Jane Austen novel with regards to suitors, gossip, hovering Aunties, intrusive younger siblings, and societal expectations. An informative and entertaining read suitable for middle grades and up.
More relevant and relatable comics from the author:
Yes, I'm Hot in This: The Hilarious Truth of Life in a Hijab - the author shares outrageously inappropriate and perplexing comments and questions from (mostly) strangers about her wearing a hijab.
Huda F Are You? - Huda comes to terms with growing up Muslim in Dearborn, Michigan and develops her own, unique identity leading her to become the comic superstar she is today.