How It All Blew Up
How It All Blew Up by Arvin Ahmadi, published by Penguin on September 28, 2021, is a young adult fiction novel that explores themes of identity and self-discovery. The story follows eighteen-year-old Amir Azadi, who faces the challenges of coming out to his Muslim family, leading to a dramatic escape to Rome. Amidst the backdrop of a failed relationship and personal turmoil, Amir navigates new friendships and romantic encounters, all while confronting the realities of his past.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of romance, family dynamics, and the complexities of LGBTQ identity. As Amir experiences the vibrancy of life in Italy, he must ultimately confront the truth of his situation during a pivotal moment with a US Customs officer. This edition, comprising 304 pages, delves into the juxtaposition of joy and pain, highlighting the transformative journey of finding oneself amidst adversity.
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda goes to Italy in Arvin Ahmadi’s newest incisive look at identity and what it means to find yourself by running away.
Eighteen-year-old Amir Azadi always knew coming out to his Muslim family would be messy–he just didn’t think it would end in an airport interrogation room. But when faced with a failed relationship, bullies, and blackmail, running away to Rome is his only option. Right?
Soon, late nights with new friends and dates in the Sistine Chapel start to feel like second nature… until his old life comes knocking on his door. Now, Amir has to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth to a US Customs officer, or risk losing his hard-won freedom.
At turns uplifting and devastating, How It All Blew Up is Arvin Ahmadi’s most powerful novel yet, a celebration of how life’s most painful moments can live alongside the riotous, life-changing joys of discovering who you are.
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