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The Authentics by Abdi Nazemian6/25/2023 ![]() Eventually, Art and Reza address their attraction, forcing Reza to come out to his family before they can become a couple.īeyond the burgeoning romance, Like a Love Story considers the AIDS epidemic in New York City as Judy's Uncle Steven dies from the disease, Art photographs people with AIDS, and the characters participate in ACT UP demonstrations. Despite Reza's immediate attraction toward Art, he begins dating Judy. ![]() Reza quickly befriends Judy, an aspiring fashion designer, and her best friend, Art, the high school's only out and proud homosexual person. Living amidst the AIDS crisis, Reza fears coming out as homosexual. Like a Love Story follows three main characters: Reza, Judy, and Art.Īt the beginning of the story, Reza, an Iranian boy, moves to New York City from Toronto with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. The story follows Reza, an Iranian boy, as he grapples with his homosexuality amid the AIDS crisis in New York City. Like a Love Story is a historical, young adult romance novel by Abdi Nazemian, published Jby Balzer + Bray. ![]()
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