Nina is Not OK
by Shappi Khorsandi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nina is not OK is Shappi Khorsandi's debut novel. This author arrives on the scene with a bang! We meet 17 year old Nina on the possibly worst night of her young life. We experience from Nina's point of view how one fateful evening can impact your life.
Shappi Khorsandi tackles serious topics such as consent and addiction with sensitivity, kindness, compassion and a big portion of humour. Nina is not ok is a raw and honest story of coming of age, growing and growing up.
The book brings to mind the struggles young women in this day and age face, the prejudices that still exist and how social media amplifies misgivings and mistakes.
Nina is a complex character, the author did a great job developing the many layers and facets of our protagonist. The story moves along at a nice pace and we meet Nina's besties and a host of supporting cast along the way. Definitely a recommended book for young adults.
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