Sorry, Bro

De: Taleen Voskuni

Narrado por: Christine Mirzayan

An Armenian-American woman rediscovers her roots and embraces who she really is in this vibrant and heartfelt queer rom-com by debut author Taleen Voskuni.

When Nareh Bedrossian’s non-Armenian boyfriend gets down on one knee and proposes to her in front of a room full of drunk San Francisco tech boys, she realizes it’s time to find someone who shares her idea of romance.

Enter her mother: armed with plenty of mom-guilt and a spreadsheet of Facebook-stalked Armenian men, she convinces Nar to attend Explore Armenia, a month-long series of events in the city. But it’s not the mom-approved playboy doctor or the wealthy engineer who catch Nar’s eye—it’s Erebuni, a woman as immersed in the witchy arts as she is in preserving Armenian identity. Suddenly, with Erebuni as her wingwoman, the events feel like far less of a chore, and much more of an adventure. Who knew cooking up kuftes together could be so . . . sexy?

Erebuni helps Nar see the beauty of their shared culture and makes her feel understood in a way she never has before. But there’s one teeny problem: Nar’s not exactly out as bisexual. The clock is ticking on her double life—the Explore Armenia closing banquet is coming up, and her entire extended family will be there, along with Erebuni. Her worlds will inevitably collide, but Nar is determined to be brave and to claim her happiness: proudly Armenian, proudly bisexual, and proudly herself for the first time in her life.

So Cute!

So many emotions! The main character is super relatable and I love it! ❤️

LOVED IT!!!!!!!

I absolutely loved it from beginning to end, from the story to the narration. It was a brilliant telling of a story of two women finding their way to each other despite the obstacles that come in their way. It’s a story of female empowerment and so much more. Coming from a diverse family background and also being gay, I found it so relatable and inspiring. This story finds a way of giving you hope in the darkest of times. There can be light at the end of the tunnel if you keep searching and embracing who you are in life.

Just beautiful

This book is filled with honesty, humor and vulnerability. I’m so grateful to have read a book that was rich with Armenian culture. Such a beautiful love story with real ups and downs. Very well done 👍🏿 I can’t wait for more of your work, Taleen. Also the narration was immaculate Christine.

great

a well written story with twists and turns, and laughs the whole time. definitely recommend.

Really beautiful love story along with self-exploration

I really enjoyed this one. I loved experiencing a queer love story that also involved exploring cultural issues. As someone from Southern California who went to college in Northern California and knows several Armenian-Americans, it also felt real and accurate when it comes to the Bay Area and just what people’s lives are like. The narrator did a great job. Loved hearing the Armenian pronounced and the changing of the voice for the characters. Her voice also sounded like a Northern Californian, so overall it felt right and real. Thank you so much for such a wonderful love story.