Bride of the Sea, Eman Quotah
Bride of the Sea, Eman Quotah
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Bride of the Sea

Author: Eman Quotah

Narrator: Lameece Issaq

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/22/2021

Categories: Fiction, Coming Of Age


Synopsis

During a snowy Cleveland February, newlyweds Muneer and Saeedah are starting their lives in America and expecting their first child. But Muneer harbors a secret: the word divorce has begun whispering itself in his ear. Soon, their marriage will end, and Muneer will return to Saudi Arabia, while Saeedah remains in Cleveland with their daughter, Hanadi. The more time she shares with her daughter, the more Saeedah wants to keep her close, and before long, her fear of losing Hanadi leads Saeedah to think that she and her daughter have no choice but to hide. Saeedah disappears with the little girl to build a new, secret life, while Muneer is left desperately searching for his daughter in a different country for years.The repercussions of this abduction ripple outward, not only changing the lives of Hanadi and her parents, but also their interwoven family and friendsthose who must choose sides and hide their own deeply guarded secrets. And when Hanadi comes of age, she finds herself at the center of this conflict, torn between the world she grew up in and a family across the ocean. How can she exist between parents, between countries? This question lies at the heart of Eman Quotahs spellbinding debut about colliding cultures, immigration, religion, and family; an intimate portrait of loss and healing, and, ultimately, a testament to the ways we find ourselves inside love, distance, and heartbreak.

About Eman Quotah

Eman Quotah grew up in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, and Cleveland, Ohio. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, USA Today, The Toast, The Establishment, Book Riot, and other publications. She lives with her family near Washington, D.C.


Reviews

Goodreads review by NILTON on November 10, 2021

A good concept but I was expecting a groundbreaking drama, after all it’s a clash of culture inside the same culture. What I got was a good story that was at the same time quite pointless. Such a great potential. Windows were left wide open. Was the author afraid of expressing ideas against traditions......more

Goodreads review by Emily on July 21, 2022

**Update after rereading A tense tale spanning years, depicting the effects of divorce, yearning, and being torn between two identities. It’s so rare to find an accurate and engaging story about Saudi Arabia, so I will forever appreciate that. I will say that this is a gorgeous cover that immediatel......more

Goodreads review by Cara on January 27, 2021

This book started off so strong but bit by bit it slipped. By the end, I found myself angry with how petty it became. My biggest issue with this book is Saeedah’s character development. Why did we never really hear her perspective especially in the early years during her pregnancy? She was by far th......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on December 15, 2020

My interest in reading this book was largely due to the geographic locations in which it is set and I was fortunate to have won it in a Goodreads giveaway, but ultimately I just did not get into it. The best parts of the book for me were the glimpses of Saudi culture and history that came through. B......more

Goodreads review by Fatima on January 26, 2021

I honestly have mixed feelings about this book but I think overall it is a book I really enjoyed. I couldn’t put it down and finished this book only in 3 sittings and while I did enjoy it, there were a few things that ruined the experience for me. What I liked: -The characters were unique and relatabl......more