Darius the Great is better than okay

 Darius is a tea and Klingon loving teenager who makes his first trip to Iran with his family to visit his grandparents.  Darius meets Sohrab who instantly makes Darius feel welcome.  Through kindness and respect the two boys build a strong friendship.  This book reminds us that connecting with our past can help us gain confidence for the future.

In this novel, Janna categorizes people into three groups: 
Saints - people who are shifting the world to a better place
Misfits - those who do not seem to belong
Monsters - people who appear to be saints but are definitely not

As Janna struggles to navigate her teen world she continues to realize that saints can disappear before you are ready for them to go and that monsters are hard to battle.





Although, S.K. Ali allows readers to empathize and cheer for Janna, it is the compelling writing of Adib Chorram that captures the reader's attention.  My vote to continue for the next round is Darius The Great Is Not Okay.

Submitted by Maureen