In this captivating story of cultural clashes and personal growth, Zoya Ismail finds herself at the center of a web of relationships and challenges. As a Muslim teenager growing up in Brooklyn, she grapples with the influence of her non-Muslim friends, the complexities of her family dynamics, and her own search for identity and authenticity.
Zoya's world is intricately connected to her neighbors and best friends, Trinity and Tyrese Washington. While Trinity's strong and supportive presence is a constant in Zoya's life, the absence of their father, Jamal Washington, casts a shadow over their bond. Meanwhile, the Ismail family faces its own challenges as Zoya's father, Hakeem, enters into a second arranged marriage, which Zoya struggles to understand.
Using her father's second marriage as a catalyst, Zoya embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She questions her own choices and the people she surrounds herself with, seeking a deeper understanding of her faith and the importance of staying true to herself.
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