Told in alternating voices of Intisar and Majed, two individuals in New York City, at different places in their life, but finding that when they hit rock bottom, Islam is the answer. I wanted to read two books in the “New Adult” category and see if I could spread my reviews to include them, and with this being the second, I think I should resist the temptation, and stick to what my library background familiarized me with. It reminds me a lot of Umm Zakiyyah’s If I Should Speak and A Voice books where the story has its own twists and character arcs but it spends a lot of time preaching and setting itself up to tout an Islamic perspective, or concept as well. If however, you will be annoyed by any of the aforementioned labels, this book will not hold your attention or beg to be finished.
It is Islamic centered, it is preachy, it is idyllic, it counters many stereotypes about Muslims and various cultures, while simultaneously falling into other tropes that define the genre, it has mature framing that is not suitable for younger readers, but doesn’t detail anything that is super “haram.” If you are looking for a potentially halal romance between YA and Adult ages with Islamic messaging this book is a solid choice.
Intisar and Majed are strengthened through trials to find themselves, Allah, and each other at a time when America could not be more divided.This 354 page New Adult read is truly Islamic fiction, and as long as you know what you are getting in to, you probably will thoroughly enjoy it. He knows there's a deeper meaning to life but can't put his finger on it. Majed wants to escape it nonetheless, he struggles under the influence. Partying, alcohol, and entertainment are the pillars of his life. With blond hair and hazel eyes, he blends into American society. Majed, 21, is the talent manager of his world-famous Egyptian family that handed him everything on a silver platter. She isn’t particularly spiritual – until she hits rock bottom. Wide-eyed with a sheltered view of the world, her greatest hope is to get married so she can fill the void in her heart.
Intisar, 23, is a freshly graduated nurse who is pulled between her traditional role of being the daughter of Sudanese immigrants and American life. Set in New York City, this story displays the fabric of hyphenated American identity composed of delicate threads interweaving conflicting emotions, cultural duties, and hidden cues. Moonlight Hope interweaves an intimate account of two Muslims living between the worlds of Islam, Arab, and American culture.
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