Only This Beautiful Moment is a beautiful story from start to finish. I learned so much about Iranian culture and history, including that of the queer Iranian community. 

This intergenerational story set in both Tehran and Los Angeles follows Moud, Moud’s father Saeed, and Moud’s grandfather Bobby (three men in the same Iranian family) at the age of 17/18 when each character is coming of age and gaining an understanding of their family’s history and culture, and of themselves. 

The writing is authentic and transportive. I was completely moved by this character-driven, multiple perspective story. It is an ode to family history and the bonds that connect us, the secrets that impact us, and all of the moments that make someone who they are.