Saab, Alana - Please Stop Trying to Leave Me

Please Stop Trying to Leave Me

Author: Alana Saab Genre: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Pages: 320 Publisher: Penguin Random House Release Date: April 2024

Synopsis:

A captivating and emotionally resonant novel about love, family, queerness, and the complexities of modern life. Please Stop Trying to Leave Me follows the story of a young woman named Layla who is struggling to come to terms with her sexuality and her complicated relationship with her family.

Blurb:

An “engrossing, affecting, and singular” (Publishers Weekly) debut novel that explores the challenges of love, family, and self-discovery in the modern world. Saab's writing is both poignant and insightful, offering a fresh and honest perspective on the complexities of human relationships.

LGBT Themes:

This book is explicitly focused on LGBT themes, featuring a central same-sex relationship and exploring themes of queer identity, family, and acceptance. Saab's portrayal of queer characters is both nuanced and compassionate, offering a refreshing and empowering perspective on the LGBTQ+ experience.

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Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, LGBT+, Love, Family, Self-Discovery, Alana Saab, Please Stop Trying to Leave Me