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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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Racism
booksbutmakeitgay's review against another edition
4.5
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Mental illness, Body shaming, Religious bigotry, Death, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Terminal 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Mental illness
Moderate: Racism and Sexual content
katerdate's review
emotional
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Fatphobia
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
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Bullying, Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Racism
menomica's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
“When you’re young and full of feelings, sometimes they come out in the wrong way.”
DARIUS KELLNER I LOVE YOU YOU WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS!!!!
I loved this even more then the last one. Which is saying something because I loved the first one.
My love for these books isn’t in big moments like Darius and Fatima’s discussion on racism in the U.S, though I also very much loved those scenes. The reason I love these books is because of the little things: The way Darius is with Laleh, the way he loves his whole family so deeply. It’s just so incredibly heartwarming to see someone with so much love for the world get love back.
I also
Honestly, this book in it’s entirety is so beautiful and great. I love it so much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Mental illness
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
_forestofpages's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
yoursupremereads's review
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? It's complicated
3.5
The follow up to Darius The Great Is Not Okay is a great sequel. Khorram has continued to flesh out Darius's trademark nerd/weeb tea loving charm through this new installment. But has given him a new boyfriend and a potential future love interest in the form of an old childhood bully. This story explores not only residual trauma from bullies, but from the passersby who stood around and let the bullying happen. This story also did a good job of investigating personal growth and understanding one's boundaries when entering a new relationship. And how sometimes your first "love" might not even be that, and that's okay. Khorram also fills Darius's world with characters that are multi-faceted just like him, making his new crush for a previous bully all the more interesting. Also, fully appreciate Khorram giving Darius queer grandmothers, while adding to that one of them being a transwoman. Chef's kiss.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, and Islamophobia
Minor: Toxic friendship and Death