There really isn't a lot of YA with Persian representation, especially with characters who go to Iran. I can think of a few, but there isn't a lot. This book is really steeped in Persian culture, especially focusing on current and past events in Iran. The format of following this family through three generations really helps the reader to gain perspective, and each story was just as interesting as the others. 

Each character grows in their own way, and I appreciated the way this book also discussed the reality of queer people in Iran, even today. It truly is a powerful book, and I can see why it is getting so much praise!