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Update: Originally rated this book 5 stars but having heard the stories of the authors name online and reading a few of his tweets I’ve reduced it to 3 as the majority of what this book states should probably be read with a pinch of salt.

Having played the gay victim and injuring himself in police custody to make out he was the victim of a hate crime. Calling gay men who aren’t attracted to effeminate men homophobic - the high praise I had for this author has been ruined and I wish I wouldn’t have recommended this book to my friends.

Now the chapter about the young Italian boy just reads a little creepy.

emrythequeer's review

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5.0

A beautiful book that really moved me. The lgbt+ community is so special and its presence all over the world is such a comfort to so many. Even in palaces where being queer may be illegal, there is hope and their is others. Calum does an excellent job of telling stories from his travels without making it about him. This book is about all the amazing humans who have inspired him. This book has made me want to speak out even more in the face of injustice and most importantly to remember that to someone I might be that queer person who gives them hope by simply existing as my queer self. We will not be quiet, we will not hide and we won't back down. Equality not simply acceptance.