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"It's easier to be gay than straight in Saudi."
When the 17 year old Lina AlKhouri loses her younger brother to asthma, she is left lost, depressed, and broken. In a family struggling to stay together, she begins to explore her identity, and finds out about things that were better left unknown.
Will she accept herself? Will her family accept her? And what will come out of it all?
Live the untold story of blasphemers, infidels, and sinners living in the country of Islam's origin.

Any references to events/people in real life are purely coincidental. This is a work of fiction.All Rights Reserved

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