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Darius the Great Deserves Better by Adib Khorram

51 reviews

aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Didn't like this one as much as the first one but still thoroughly enjoyed it. I love the openness of mental illness/health, the struggles of being lgbt+, the struggles of being non-white, the struggles of having family/friends in another country, and how all of it connects to an individual like Darius. As a Fractional myself, I understand so much of his struggles. I also liked seeing all the positives in his life like making new friends and connecting with his family. Sohrab is still a great bestie even if he wasn't so present in this one, and I liked seeing Chip step up as a friend as well even though he def had moments that pissed me off.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Xenophobia, Grief, Mental illness, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Racism

Minor: Racial slurs

thecasualbooknerd's review

inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I absolutely love Darius’ story and I hope we get more of it at some point:)

The only reason it didn’t get 5stars is because the writing style is a bit too minimalist for me. It gets the story across well and emotions too, I just personally prefer more detail and “flowers”. 

Would recommend as a fun “slice-of-life” read with great representation of many walks of life. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying

Minor: Racism

booksbutmakeitgay's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Bullying, Death of parent, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Xenophobia

queerloras's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Mental illness, Body shaming, Religious bigotry, Death, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Terminal illness

ladygetslit's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a great follow-up that can truly stand on its own! I absolutely love Darius: he’s kind, and dorky, and thoughtful, and strangely insightful. I appreciate the nuanced perspective on depression, and how it’s not something that necessarily goes away, and having it also doesn’t mean you can’t be happy in your own way. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Bullying, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Body shaming, and Injury/Injury detail

montyalmoro's review

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Cursing, Grief, Homophobia, and Mental illness

loveyoulike's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

found the characters just a littttle more annoying than in the first book, but it was still a solid read nonetheless

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Racism and Sexual content

abby_reads_books's review

emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Racism

violet123's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I didn't know how this was going to live up to the first book but......WOW. This book has definitely added Adib Khorram to my list of favourite authors. Also, this book has given me a very strong urge to start watching Star Trek.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death, Bullying, Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Racism

20sidedbi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book got me in ALL THE FEELS. I'm so glad we got to return to Darius for more of his story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Bullying

Moderate: Homophobia, Death, and Racial slurs