Not a Random ACT - by Aishah Gray (Paperback)

Number of Pages: 154
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: LGBT
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Bookbaby
Age Range: Adult
Book theme: Lesbian
Author: Aishah Gray
Language: English

About the Book

When Mariam Abdullah learns that her parents have promised her in marriage to the son of their friends, the weight an unwanted future threatens to suffocate her. Mariam has been keeping a secret--she's a lesbian, and in Iran, such a secret could get her killed. But when she discovers that her best friend, Amina, has been harboring the same feelings, she wonders what would be worse--severe punishment at the hands of her country and being disowned by her family, or the chance, however risky, to explore a life where she can be who she really is.

Book Synopsis

When Mariam Abdullah learns that her parents have promised her in marriage to the son of their friends, the weight an unwanted future threatens to suffocate her. Mariam has been keeping a secret--she's a lesbian, and in Iran, such a secret could get her killed. But when she discovers that her best friend, Amina, has been harboring the same feelings, she wonders what would be worse--severe punishment at the hands of her country and being disowned by her family, or the chance, however risky, to explore a life where she can be who she really is.This is a story intended not only for the LGBTQ+ community, but for anyone who has ever struggled with being his or her own person.

About the Author

Aishah Gray has always wanted to read books with strong LGBTQ+ characters and storylines, so she decided to start writing them herself. Not a Random Act is her first novel.