A cool book about a wealthy Iranian family filled with secrets and all the struggle it takes them to reveal them or hide them. Thanks for the arc

Porochista Khakpour's last book was a harrowing, intense memoir of her years living with chronic illness and navigating the world of doctors and medicine that had few answers for her. So I was puzzled to read that this new novel would be about an absurdly wealthy Iranian family in Los Angeles and their pursuit of fame.

The patriarch of the family became rich by inventing a junk food beloved by millions, and the family of 4 daughters plus his wife and their household help live isolated in a mansion. There is the possibility of a reality show as part of the storyline, yet most of the book involves the obsessions of the daughters: internet influencers, eating issues, drugs, and sexuality. When the Pandemic hits, the story takes a turn confusing all of them. They are not able to buy their way out of the feelings and the sickness that comes with this new world. Every member of the family has a secret they each feel would be devastating to reveal. And they each finally figure out that the secrets are the most devastating, and revelation freeing.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC.