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menomica's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
“Your place was empty before. But this is your family. You belong here.”
I love the Bahrami family. Everyone is so sweet and loving and supportive. I love Darious. I thought this would be a romance novel but it’s really just the story of a boy navigating his identity and his depression. He’s so sweet and creative, and such a good brother 🥺.
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
Minor: Fatphobia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
booksbutmakeitgay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Murder
roxanned's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying and Mental illness
Moderate: Body shaming, Racism, and Terminal illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent
aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
When I tell you I bawled, it was full ugly crying. This is quite emotional and so wonderful. This is a book I def needed when I was younger but still resonates so strongly with me now as an adult. I connected so strongly with Darius throughout the whole book. Many of his thoughts and feelings I have experienced/do experience even now.
Informative in so many aspects about Iran and Iranian culture as well. I definitely want to go to Iran to see everything and eat everything!
I'm glad we didn't get told about Babou's illness progression past Darius leaving Iran because I don't think I could handle even more crying. Definitely look at content warnings because along with mental illness, there is some brief discussion on Babou's illness, and some discussion of Iran's political climate.
There is just so much in this book for me that made it 10000% worth my time.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Dementia, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Minor: Police brutality
emhunsbaker's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Mental illness
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Religious bigotry
yoursupremereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Islamophobia
loverofvenus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Body shaming
imstephtacular's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Dementia
Minor: Death, Sexual content, Suicide, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
jamieschecter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying and Mental illness
Moderate: Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Islamophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, and Grief
nitya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is stuffed with Lord of the Rings and Star Trek references, which delighted my nerdy heart, but I get that not everyone will enjoy them.
I also loved the focus on friendship and Darius' journey in exploring his heritage and family bonds. Definitely checking out the sequel!
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Death of parent