I will sound like a broken record here, but I loved this book! And this has been true for the majority of the books I've read so far this year. I may not be Iranian, but reading about 3 different generations of Iranian men who are lost and fighting to figure out who they are in countries that 1) don't always accept them and 2) want to see a better future, hits home for me. Which is why I loved this book. It is hard being brown and feeling like you fit in America, let alone another country that we (Americans) have been told don't take kindly to people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

For me, the 3 different generations is what makes the story more impactful and heartwarming. Yes, we see Moud, Saeed (Moud's dad), and Bobby's (Saeed's dad) struggles, but at the same time, we see them find themselves and have a stronger sense of community with who they are and with each other as family. Ava by far was my favourite, she was so funny, I need a cousin like her in my life. Moud is lucky he had her on his side from the start of the book. I also really enjoyed reading about Saeed and Bobby and what they went through as kids and what made them into the adults they are. However, it was sad once Saeed found out his dad and mom's secret and how he acted toward them. I'm glad that changed, though for the better, even though it took a while.

I think my favourite part was the history that was in the book. Likewise, I think like most little gay boys I loved history and learning about it, so the added history in this book just made me fall in love with it even more. Overall amazing book and so glad I finally got it from Libby.