“At times achingly tender and at times brutal, the author's prose creates a world so real you'll feel your heart shatter right along with the characters.”
–Abigail, @abigailslostinabook
“Zoulfa is a genius when it comes to her raw prose and lyrical descriptions… I can’t count the number of times I cried while reading, and the stark portrayal of grief, mental health, and—most importantly—hope is one of the most powerful that I have ever read.”
– Lauren, DontGoBrekkerMyHeart
“This was a beautiful story of survival and perseverance… I would absolutely recommend for everyone to read.”
– Ashley, Ash-and-Books
“Salama is such a beautiful character, haunted by her traumas and promises while doing everything in her power to help those around her.”
– Olivia, onemused
“It's been months since I read this book but I still can't find the proper words to write a review fitting for this book. As Long as the Lemon trees Grow has actually altered my brain chemistry… This book is a masterpiece.”
–Mimi, @mindyourshelf
“This book was heartbreakingly beautiful. I cried multiple times… There were times I was just left staring at the page in awe or horror… This book had one big moment that shattered my already-taped up heart. When a book utterly wrecks you as this one...you know it's good.”
–Rebecca, @libraryofbecca
“If you want something heartbreaking and real and powerful complete with Muslim rep, the sweetest romance ever, and gorgeous writing, look no further! There aren’t enough words to describe how good this is.”
–Briana, @brianas_booknook
“This was heart wrenching, it pulled me in and gripped my heart with it's bare pages. I don't know what to say or think except for the word Powerful.”
–Molina, @molina_lovestoread
