Only This Beautiful Moment
Published: 2023
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"Only This Beautiful Moment" by Abdi Nazemian tells the poignant story of two Iranian teens, who find love and solace in each other amid the backdrop of familial expectations and cultural struggles. Set in Los Angeles during the turbulent 1980s, the narrative delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the quest for acceptance. As they navigate the challenges of their immigrant experience and their emerging identities as LGBTQ+ individuals, the protagonists must confront their own fears and the realities of their world. With vivid storytelling and emotional depth, the book captures the beauty and complexity of first love in a time of uncertainty. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2023 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .