Two half-siblings, Samira and Henry, uncover their shared past and search for their father in a heartfelt YA story of family and identity.
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Two half-siblings, Samira and Henry, uncover their shared past and search for their father in a heartfelt YA story of family and identity.
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“A sharp-witted and illuminating, impressive sophomore novel.” - Isaac Blum, author of the award-nominated The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen Two half-siblings who have never met embark on a search together for the Iranian immigrant and U.S. Army veteran father they never knew. Samira Murphy will do anything to keep her fractured family from falling apart, including caring for her widowed grandmother and getting her older brother into recovery for alcohol addiction. With attendance at her dream...
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Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content present
Violence & gore
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Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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Alcohol addiction, drunk driving, and recovery are central themes
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of cultural identity and anti-Iranian prejudice post-9/11
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content present
Abuse & suffering
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Domestic abuse, PTSD, generational trauma, and absent parents are central
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