Amir Azadi is eighteen, he has two big problems in his eyes, he is an American Muslim and also gay.
Coming from such a traditional background he is scared to come out to his family and friends.
But when he gets close to a boy called Jackson and another boy finds out it quickly turns to blackmail.
Scared that Jake will spill the beans to his family Amir flees his graduation and also the country!
He lands in Rome where he experiences all the flamboyance and colour of the local gay scene.
Quickly making friends and having romantic encounters in the eternal city things soon come to a head when his little sister Zoraya tracks him down which leads to a showdown at US customs leading the family to be questioned in interrogation rooms.
An interesting and relevant p YA novel dealing with a strong social issues message about minorities in general and how that sits alongside family and tradition in a modern world.
Coming from such a traditional background he is scared to come out to his family and friends.
But when he gets close to a boy called Jackson and another boy finds out it quickly turns to blackmail.
Scared that Jake will spill the beans to his family Amir flees his graduation and also the country!
He lands in Rome where he experiences all the flamboyance and colour of the local gay scene.
Quickly making friends and having romantic encounters in the eternal city things soon come to a head when his little sister Zoraya tracks him down which leads to a showdown at US customs leading the family to be questioned in interrogation rooms.
An interesting and relevant p YA novel dealing with a strong social issues message about minorities in general and how that sits alongside family and tradition in a modern world.