From the publisher: "Darius doesn't think he'll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new voice in contemporary YA. Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's a Fractional Persian—half, his mom's side—and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life. Darius has never really fit in at home, and he's sure things are going to be the same in Iran. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. Soon, they're spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city's skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush—the original Persian version of his name—and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he's Darioush to Sohrab. Adib Khorram's brilliant debut is for anyone who's ever felt not good enough—then met a friend who makes them feel so much better than okay."

Adib Khorram’s debut romance features Iranian culture and food, a strong setting in Kansas City, and a well-rounded cast of characters. After Farzan’s heart is broken once again, he heads to the wine bar in search of solace, or at least a good meal. And a good meal is what he gets after sommelier David mistakes Farzan for a food critic. They figure out the mix-up after a hot night together but decide to be friends since they’re both looking for different things. We all know how that goes! This is a realistic romance: Farzan and David are both thirty-seven with their own concerns, insecurities, and career goals. The trick lies in how they support each other through it all. (Open door.)