Breathe follows Nafiq, a black gay boy hiding his identity from a homophobic community.
Publisher’s Description
BREATHE is the story of a teenage boy’s struggle to keep his sexuality a secret from his devout religious family and homophobic friends. BREATHE, which is set against the backdrop of contemporary city life and hip-hop culture, is written with a passion and verve reminiscent of James Earl Hardy. A realistic portrayal of the isolation, angst, and mental turmoil of a young African-American male coping with his sexuality, BREATHE is a magnificent work of American fiction. Blair R. Poole’s prose undoubtedly leaves you anxiously turning the pages to find out the protagonist’s Fate. And, after you read it, you’ll truly want to breathe!
Genre: Contemporary
Representation:
Gender:
Cis boys:Nafiq
Sexual Orientation:
Gay/Queer: Nafiq
Romantic Orientation:
Homoromantic: Nafiq
Race/Ethnicity:
Black: Nafiq
Religion
Christian
Notes: homophobia