Darius the Great is not okay

The novel follows Darius Kellner, an Iranian-American teenager living in Portland, Oregon, who has clinical depression.

Darius struggles with bullies, a lack of friends, and his disapproving dad, Stephen Kellner.

During a family trip to Iran, Darius meets Sohrab, a boy who becomes his friend, and through their bond, Darius begins to open up and understand himself better.

The story explores themes of mental illness, cultural identity, and the complexities of family relationships.