"Bold, compelling, and deliciously carefree,
Land of No Regrets flavorfully weaves the rhythms of hip-hop slang and Arabic with that fun universal language of childhood mischief."–
Sidik Fofana, author of Stories from the Tenants Downstairs "Land of No Regrets is a nostalgic tale about young friendship between four Muslim boys, imbued with a rollicking, modern personality. Muktadir writes with tenderness and humor, and he allows space for a textured culture and shared histories, even at the story's most heart-wrenching moments. I left feeling as though I'd known these boys my entire life. "–
Gabriella Burnham, author of It Is Wood, It Is Stone and Wait "In
Land of No Regrets, Sadi Muktadir crafts a beautiful coming-of-age tale of longing and pain and grief and the human experience. This novel moved me immeasurably and had me invested in every character. I can't wait to read more from this talented writer."
–Ethan Joella, author of A Quiet Life "Completely engrossing. Sadi Muktadir's
Land of No Regrets is a coming-of-age story that has four teenage boys grappling with faith and belonging while living under the incredible demands of life both within and beyond their madrasa. Hilarious and moving–you can hear the battle cries of friendship at every turn."–
Susie Luo, author of Paper Names "A singular novel that achieves what other coming-of-age stories dare not attempt,
Land of No Regrets reaches across real and imagined borders to teach us an indispensable lesson: wherever there is cruelty, there is also humanity. Wherever there is hopelessness, there is also courage. In more ways than one, Sadi Muktadir has redrawn the boundaries of a genre."–
Anise Vance, author of Hush Harbor "The intimacy, humor, and pain Sadi Mukdatir elicits in
Land of No Regrets–the specificity, strangeness and aching familiarity of Nabil's exploration of the traps that litter both faith and secularism–mark this as the debut of a unique, powerful writer. A wonderful novel."–
Naben Ruthnum, author of Helpmeet