Publisher Description
Leila has made it most of the way through Armstead Academy without having a crush on anyone, which is a relief. As an Iranian American, she's different enough; if word got out that Leila liked girls, life would be twice as hard. But when beautiful new girl Saskia shows up, Leila starts to take risks she never thought she would. As she carefully confides in trusted friends about Saskia's confusing signals, Leila begins to figure out that all her classmates are more complicated than they first appear to be, and some are keeping surprising secrets of their own.
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“A warm and uplifting coming-out
story, Leila…There are numerous subplots…and multiple love triangles, but every
loose end is tied up, and the story never feels crowded. Leila’s journey with
Saskia as well as with her family is related with emotional nuance and care. An
appealing cast of well-drawn characters…makes the story shine…Funny,
heartwarming, and wise.”
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Kirkus Reviews
About Sara Farizan
Sara Farizan is the author of If You Could Be Mine. She received her MFA from Lesley University and her BA in film and media studies from American University. The daughter of Iranian immigrants, she lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
About Negin Farsad
Negin Farsad is a comedian, actress, writer, and filmmaker. She has directed numerous documentaries, including The Muslims Are Coming, Nerdcore Rising, and A Cricket in the Court of Akbar. She also produced, directed, and performed in the Comedy Central series, The Watch List, the first show in the history of television to feature Middle-Eastern American comedians tackling international political issues. She lives in New York City.