Wow. This book is definitely up there as one of the best books I've read this year.

Jodie is a white teenage girl with facial deformity who accuses four of her male classmates of rape. All of the boys are Muslim. Before contacting the police, she informs Zara Kaleel, a former barrister now working as a rape counsellor, she is also Muslim.

The story is so deep, powerful and thought-provoking. You have Jodie who is used to being bullied and judged her whole life, the Muslim boys and how they are perceived in London and how tough it can be for them and you also hear about Zara's background; how she had been shunned by her family by fleeing her arranged marriage and doing her thing and, in her words, not giving into oppression and standing up for herself.

As Zara is Muslim and on Jodie's side, prosecuting against four Muslim's, the community in London turn against her in scenes that are so emotional and disturbing.

The court scenes are fantastically written and I honestly don't think I can fault this book at all. I'm left wanting more.