I loved 'Half a Cup of Sand and Sky' and though it was a long novel, I read it relatively quickly. I don't know a lot about Iranian political history and do not understand all of the nuances covered even in this book, but Amineh's struggle to realize her potential and be true to self is universal. Overall, the resolution of her romantic interests and childhood trauma was satisfactory, even if it was a bit predictable. I really enjoyed the cast of characters I met in this book including both Amineh and Farzad's family and acquaintances. The narrative was so vivid that I wished I could taste some of Amineh's culinary creations and I really wish I could experience and understand the references to the [tart] taste of the rose petals because to me roses are just a flower to smell. Overall, this is a very good historical novel because it exposed me to a region and era I don't know a lot about and made it come alive. Thanks to BookishFirst and Adler House Books for getting an ARC in my hands.