I'll be honest and say that I was worried about this book because I peaked at some reviews before I started. But this book resonated with me hard. I may not be Armenian but I did grow up in a conservative Christian home with parents who continually said "Love the sinner, Hate the sin" in regards to gay people AND I have had crushes on girls and boys since I was 5. I still haven't come out to my parents, about anything: I'm pansexual, polyamorous, and pagan but they don't know. I absolutely relate to everything Nar was feeling about coming out and can perfectly understand not wanting to rush it in anyway. 

Its still hard to come out as queer in many societal circles, even dangerous for some in 2024 and she didn't want to shame her family despite hating the idea of it. She shouldn't have lied about the almost-engagement  but I can't fault her in trying to stay in the good graces of her family. I am immensely glad that we got a happy ending since for a bit I wasn't sure we were.