Will You Love Me? by Norhafsah Hamid

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Title: Will You Love Me? 

Author: Norhafsah Hamid

Pages: 352

Genre: Slice of Life, Romance, Islamic    

Publisher: IMAN Publication

Year published: 2023

ISBN: 9789672459675

Related title(s): Time To Heal, Will You Stay?

Blurb:

"Hardship may dishearten at first, but every hardship passes away. All despair is followed by hope; all darkness is followed by sunshine."

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Struggling to fit in all her life, Nieza, a cardiologist, decided that it was time for her to move back home to Malaysia. With one of her best friends leaving and the other busy with oncologist training, she felt that there was nothing left for her in Liverpool.

Then, a man from her past unexpectedly appeared and stirred up new, unfamiliar emotions within her. He awakened a feeling she never knew existed. As fate threw them in each other's path, they found they share similar struggles - isolation and loneliness. However, they soon realised that while a life designed by God is beautiful, it is not without obstacles.

Just as Nieza began to feel like she belonged, her faith was put to the test. Will she be able to weather the storm and open herself up to love again?

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In this book, award-winning author Norhafsah Hamid takes the reader on a heartwarming journey of struggles, loneliness, and heartbreak before finding hope and love amidst it all.

Note to self, read the blurb first before reading the story that way you can prepare for yourself. The final instalment of the three musketeers is finally here! This book tells the story of Nieza, the unique one.

It took less than a day for me to finish the whole book as the story is easy to follow and quite simple. Nothing complicated as the other book in the series. I really anticipated Nieza's story after reading Amy's and Hassan. Though, this book mainly centered around Nieza, there were also updates on Amy's and Hassan's life. I guess it is the final book so the author wanted to give closures (somewhat) to all main characters from the previous books.

I enjoyed the little backstory of Nieza. Her experience during school days. And I'm really glad it was made clear as to how Sally even found out about Nieza's ability and taunted her. Also, Harris's story and struggle were similar to hers and that brought them closer. I also appreciate knowing his POV from when he knew about Nieza's existence. It was really cute

I must say, I was a bit disappointed when Dr. Superman was not mentioned enough in the first half of the book, because he is one of the characters, is he not? And then. And then I found out why. To be honest, I felt betrayed haha. I keep questioning why and why after finishing the book. It felt really unfair.

The ending, to be honest, was a bit sudden and rushed. As if the epilogue was just written to end the book. The messages that the author trying to convey however were well received (but that doesn't mean I have accepted it immediately). As usual, the Islamic references and message in the story are well written and I absolutely enjoyed every little quote before every chapter.

-thes