A review by roshreadsandreviews
Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Nazemian

emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

• Young Adult intergenerational story centered on an Iranian family learning about their pasts and coming to terms with secrets that have divided them for years
• Celebrates queer love, but sheds light on decades of homophobic turmoil and unrest in both Iran and America 
• Focuses on the power of family and overcoming generational differences
• Captivating from start to finish. Tells an uncommonly told viewpoint of the Iranian revolution
• As an Iranian, it made me really consider how little I know about my parents/family and the lives they lived in Iran pre and post revolution
• This book made me cry (what else is new 😅) but it also brought me so much joy to read a beautiful story about Iranians.