The Authentics
The Authentics by Abdi Nazemian is a novel published by HarperCollins on December 14, 2021, featuring 304 pages in English. This story explores themes of culture, love, and family, focusing on Daria Esfandyar, an Iranian-American girl who embraces her heritage. As she navigates the complexities of her friendships and personal identity, Daria embarks on a journey of self-discovery after uncovering a shocking secret about her past.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the dynamics of adolescence, including the challenges of maintaining authenticity amidst societal pressures. The book addresses various subjects such as coming of age, family relationships, and LGBTQ themes, all while highlighting the importance of staying true to oneself. With a backdrop of friendship struggles and a budding romance, Daria’s journey reflects the multifaceted nature of identity and belonging in contemporary society.
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The Authentics is a fresh, funny, and insightful novel about culture, love, and family–the kind we are born into and the ones we create.
Daria Esfandyar is Iranian-American and proud of her heritage, unlike some of the “Nose Jobs” in the clique led by her former best friend, Heidi Javadi. Daria and her friends call themselves the Authentics, because they pride themselves on always keeping it real.
But in the course of researching a school project, Daria learns something shocking about her past, which launches her on a journey of self-discovery. It seems everyone is keeping secrets. And it’s getting harder to know who she even is any longer.
With infighting among the Authentics, her mother planning an over-the-top sweet sixteen party, and a romance that should be totally off limits, Daria doesn’t have time for this identity crisis. As everything in her life is spinning out of control–can she figure out how to stay true to herself?
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