The Black Flamingo is stunning and incredibly beautiful. I devoured this gem in less than 24 hours!

This YA novel chronicles Michael's story from a young boy until university. You watch him grapple with his identity as a mixed race boy who discovers his sexuality at a young age. Although it tackles hard hitting subjects, you also see him spread his wings and stand up for himself in the end. This book is a powerful example of the importance of self love and finding your true self along your path in life.

A hopeful story told in beautifully written verse. I highly recommend!

If you haven't been convinced to pick this up yet, maybe Michael's fierce words will do the trick-

"I don't need to be a man for you or anyone else. I don't perform for you or anyone else. What I wear is for me. What I perform is for me. What I write is for me."



Period.