Darius the Great Is Not Okay

I can't remember the last time I cried this much while reading a book. Khorram captured the struggles of depression, while mixing it with the beauty of finding someone who understands you and giving me a lesson in Persian culture.

This would have been a five star read if the relationship between Darius and Sohrab had been built up a bit more, and the references to Star Trek had been a tiny bit less. I'm familiar with the show myself but I kept wondering how much people who haven't seen it and aren't familiar with Persian culture would have to google to understand all the references. I only had to do it to the Persian things and it already felt a bit confusing!

Definitely a recommended read if you've experience with depression and don't mind looking things up while reading.

Bonus points for having a non-straight (assumed gay) MC where the story doesn't revolve around him being gay. Bonus bonus for fat rep.