“Abtahi deftly navigates Parvin’s transitional life phase, equipping her with enough humor and moxie to see her through even the toughest challenges… a joyful celebration of the right to take up space in the world.”
“A truly delightful story about a charming and engaging teen navigating freshman year.”
“Abtahi writes a touching contemporary that's hilariously heartfelt about one girl's journey to self-discovery.” —Buzzfeed
“Parvin’s narratorial voice sparkles with wit and pathos, and her journey toward self-acceptance seamlessly incorporates political and emotional realities. . . A diverse, fast-paced, feminist romance.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The fast-paced writing, wonderfully diverse cast, and very realistic and age-appropriate thoughts, choices, and realizations make this a solid read. Smart, funny, and full of heart.” —Teen Librarian Toolbox
“Authentic and organically hilarious. . . A fresh, charming standout.”—YALSA
“At its heart, this breezy YA title is about trying to find love by pretending to be someone else when being yourself is all that matters.” —Brightly
“The ebullient, eponymous heroine of Olivia Abtahi’s novel Perfectly Parvin—a prankster with a rambunctious wit . . . determines to remake herself as a demure, seen-but-not-heard young lady. The effort is doomed—if often hilarious—and has her trying but failing to tamp herself down through a friend’s quinceañera party and Farsi classes, through online makeup consults with her Iranian aunt and a tragic band audition.” —The Globe and Mail