Arvin Ahmadi Livres

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda goes to Italy in Arvin Ahmadi's newest incisive look at identity and what it means to find yourself by running away. Eighteen-year-old Amir Azadi always knew coming out to his Muslim family would be messy--he just didn't think it would end in an airport interrogation room. But when faced with a failed relationship, bullies, and blackmail, running away to Rome is his only option. Right? Soon, late nights with new friends and dates in the Sistine Chapel start to feel like second nature... until his old life comes knocking on his door. Now, Amir has to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth to a US Customs officer, or risk losing his hard-won freedom. At turns uplifting and devastating, How It All Blew Up is Arvin Ahmadi's most powerful novel yet, a celebration of how life's most painful moments can live alongside the riotous, life-changing joys of discovering who you are.

"Smart, timely and riveting."--The New York Times Book Review Perfect for fans of Warcross and Black Mirror, Girl Gone Viral is the inventive and timely story of a seventeen-year-old coder's catapult to stardom. For seventeen-year-old Opal Hopper, code is magic. She builds entire worlds from scratch: Mars craters, shimmering lakes, any virtual experience her heart desires. But she can't code her dad back into her life. When he disappeared after her tenth birthday, leaving only a cryptic note, Opal tried desperately to find him. And when he never turned up, she enrolled at a boarding school for technical prodigies and tried to forget. Until now. Because WAVE, the world's biggest virtual reality platform, has announced a contest where the winner gets to meet its billionaire founder. The same billionaire who worked closely with Opal's dad. The one she always believed might know where he went. The one who maybe even murdered him. What begins as a small data hack to win the contest spirals out of control when Opal goes viral, digging her deeper into a hole of lies, hacks, and manipulation. How far will Opal go for the answers--or is it the attention--she's wanted for years?

Arvin Ahmadi's novel features an irrepressible hero, Saaket, and is characterized by its quirky charm, wisdom, and unpredictability. Khaled Hosseini praises it as a big-hearted tale, while Adam Silvera highlights its thrilling approach to the universal journey of self-discovery, infused with humor. David Arnold describes the debut as a heartfelt exploration of a city through the eyes of a hopeful protagonist, showcasing Ahmadi's grit. Jasmine Warga calls it a charmingly funny and relatable story that is unexpectedly moving. Publishers Weekly notes its wit and inspiration, celebrating the meaningful connections that lead to profound changes. School Library Journal emphasizes themes of friendship and commitment. Ahmadi cleverly subverts the manic-pixie-dream-girl trope, crafting a smart narrative about transformation. Both Saaket and Fiora are portrayed as multifaceted characters, engaging readers as they witness Saaket's journey toward meaningful growth. Overall, the novel is described as utterly satisfying and a big-hearted gem from an exciting new voice in literature.