I Miss You, I Hate This
I Miss You, I Hate This by Sara Saedi is a young adult fiction novel published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2022. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story follows high school seniors Parisa Naficy and Gabriela Gonzales as they navigate the complexities of friendship amid the upheaval caused by a global pandemic. Parisa, an Iranian American, grapples with her own high expectations, while Gabriela, a Mexican American, faces financial instability and the challenges of their contrasting lives.
Readers will find a narrative that blends humor and heart, showcasing the evolving friendship between Parisa and Gabriela through a mix of prose, text messages, and emails. As they confront insecurities and new dreams, the story delves into themes of family dynamics, social issues, and the impact of health crises on personal relationships. This exploration of their lives during a pivotal moment highlights the resilience of friendship in the face of adversity.
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Five Feet Apart meets Kate in Waiting in this timely story of two best friends navigating the complexities of friendship while their world is turned upside down by a global pandemic, from the author of Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card.
The lives of high school seniors Parisa Naficy and Gabriela Gonzales couldn’t be more different. Parisa, an earnest and privileged Iranian American, struggles to live up to her own impossible standards. Gabriela, a cynical Mexican American, has all the confidence Parisa lacks but none of the financial stability. She can’t help but envy Parisa’s posh lifestyle whenever she hears her two moms argue about money. Despite their differences, as soon as they met on the first day of freshman year, they had an “us versus the world” mentality. Whatever the future had in store for them–the pressure to get good grades, the litany of family dramas, and the heartbreak of unrequited love–they faced it together. Until a global pandemic forces everyone into lockdown. Suddenly senior year doesn’t look anything like they hoped it would. And as the whole world is tested during this time of crisis, their friendship will be, too.
With equal parts humor and heart, Parisa’s and Gabriela’s stories unfold in a mix of prose, text messages, and emails as they discover new dreams, face insecurities, and confront their greatest fears.
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