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Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari
emotional
hopeful
reflective
4.0
Not only was this a story that made my poetry loving heart sing, but it was a sapphic romance, friends-to-lovers, coming-of-age, family story that was beautifully done. There were important themes of addiction, what it is to be Muslim, immigration, and so many more. I love how Mitra and Bea started their friendship, and had to work through the tumultuous teenage feelings (were we really all that dramatic, and why is the answer yes?) as well as real issues that impacted their history and their futures. Also, I adore Mitra’s father and how he cares for his children.
And a moment for the way that this story uses form and multiple types of storytelling that still allowed it flow beautifully. There are text exchanges, prose, poetry, notes - it really made the interactions feel intimate. And the poems by famous poets like Naomi Shihab Nye that were chosen for this book *chef’s kiss*
The audio narration is wonderful, and the physical version really is a nod to poetic form and the way it fills a page. Either way, it’s an enjoyable book!
And a moment for the way that this story uses form and multiple types of storytelling that still allowed it flow beautifully. There are text exchanges, prose, poetry, notes - it really made the interactions feel intimate. And the poems by famous poets like Naomi Shihab Nye that were chosen for this book *chef’s kiss*
The audio narration is wonderful, and the physical version really is a nod to poetic form and the way it fills a page. Either way, it’s an enjoyable book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction