Literary FictionYoung Adult
Darius the Great Deserves Better
2019·360 pages
Darius balances his first boyfriend, soccer, an internship, and family tensions while questioning his identity and self-worth in this contemporary YA sequel.
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Darius balances his first boyfriend, soccer, an internship, and family tensions while questioning his identity and self-worth in this contemporary YA sequel.
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Darius Kellner is having a bit of a year. Since his trip to Iran, a lot has changed. He's getting along with his dad, and his best friend Sohrab is only a Skype call away. Between his first boyfriend, Landon, varsity soccer practices, and an internship at his favorite tea shop, things are falling into place. Then, of course, everything changes. Darius's grandmothers are in town for a long visit, and Darius can't tell whether they even like him. The internship is not going according to plan, Sohr...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Teen sexual content, consent discussions, and relationship exploration
Violence & gore
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No graphic violence or gore depicted
Profanity
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Occasional strong language and racial slurs
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Gay protagonist in relationships; transgender family member; identity themes central
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Racism, prejudice against Middle Eastern characters, toxic masculinity
Self-harm / suicide
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Discussions of depression and suicide
Abuse & suffering
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Bullying, racial slurs, family tensions, ailing grandparent
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