Description: While grappling with his identity as a gay Muslim, senior Ramin joins the soccer team in his final semester to meet his graduation requirements.
Brief description: Ahmad Saber is a medical doctor specializing in rheumatology and internal medicine. Born and raised in Pakistan, Ahmad and his family moved to Canada while he was in high school. Ramin Abbas Has MAJOR Questions is his debut novel and based in part on his own life. You can find him on Instagram at @TheAhmadSaber.
Review Quotes: A gay Muslim teen forced to join his school's soccer team navigates parental pressure, internalized prejudice, and bullying in Saber's touching debut. [...] Punchy dialogue brightens sensitive portrayals of religious identity and its intersection with queerness, resulting in a fresh and compassionate read. --Publishers Weekly "12/8/2025"