God in Pink

Set in Baghdad during the Iraq War, this poignant novel follows Ramy, a young gay Muslim man struggling to reconcile his sexuality with his faith in a society where both are at odds. When he meets a compassionate sheikh, their unlikely friendship opens a window into the complexities of identity, love, and survival in a deeply conservative culture.

~ Included for its rare and powerful portrayal of queer identity within Islam, offering a deeply moving exploration of faith, repression, and the quiet courage it takes to live authentically. ~