Filled with a neat balance of relatable humor and serious topics, You Truly Assumed is a memorable coming-of-age novel that touches on the struggles of three black, Muslim young women and their fight to create a safe space and a voice to be heard for people just like them. You Truly Assumed is the perfect novel for teens or young adults who feel they don’t have a voice in the face of prejudice and fear, as it features funny, relatable characters and the raw effects of real events.
You Truly Assumed by Laila Sabreen, (List Price: $18.99, Inkyard Press, 9781335418654, February 2022)
Reviewed by Makayla Summers, Main Street Reads in Summerville, South Carolina