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Aug 26, 2017emilyc2017 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This book sheds light on an often under reported and not talked about issue and that is the use of sex reassignment surgery and cross hormone therapy in Iran to "cure" gay and lesbians. I admire the courage of all LGBTQ people in Iran who…
rberardinelli
Sep 06, 2016rberardinelli rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I wanted to love this book, but the protagonist was irritating. I didn't understand why she was so in love with her friend, who wasn't very nice or warm or receptive.
Aug 10, 2016
I liked this book, but wasn't crazy about it. It takes you through the motions of a teenager in love for the first time, everything you'd be willing to do to be with that person, (and more to the point being a lesbian in a country where it…
Jul 08, 2016QnVz rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Very simplistic and explaining style of writing. Not my style of book but happy to see another varied story in the community.
debowncrusher
Mar 29, 2016debowncrusher rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. One of the best lesbian teen love stories. Not too cliche, but just cliche enough to be sweet and sappy, but it still has an amazing edge that I loved. <3
Jan 05, 2016computergrease rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was extremely realistic, and it made me cry a bit. The ending was perfect, I couldn't think of anything better suited for Sahar.
Nov 05, 2015BUNBUN1978 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
this was a really good book. It tells the story of two girls from Iran who are in love. In Iran being gay is a crime. The book is told from Sahar's point of view. When her best friend and secret girlfriend Nasrin is engaged to be married.…
Nov 01, 2015neha_rainbows rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Arrgh. So gorgeous, so sad. IYCBM invited me into a world about which I knew very, very little that was so fascinating. I had no idea what Iran was like, and though I could guess a vague shadow of their treatment of various lgbtqqiia+ ppl,…
Dec 11, 2013k_t rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A heartwrenching look at girls in love in Iran. While I didn't always get why Sahar was in love with Nasrin (who didn't really seem to appreciate her or treat her well), I felt for her struggle to find a place to belong and be herself. An…
Dec 01, 2013Legomyeggo33 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A phenomenal book! I loved the ending and the plot development. The characters were so good. I have never read a book like this, so it was very intriguing. I would definitely recommend it!
Nov 10, 2013jtkretzschmar rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I didn't expect to like this book. When I picked it up, it seemed short, and I assumed was going to be written with shock value being the main component of it. It turned out to be incredibly sad, but really well done. Where I assumed…
Sunflower19
Jul 13, 2013Sunflower19 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Note: I received an ARC copy at the BEA. I enjoyed reading the book. I felt something for a couple of the characters. No matter what your sexual preference is I think this novel can hit home on a couple of levels with any…