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Finding Joy
Finding Joy: A Gay Romance | Adriana Herrera
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As his twenty-six birthday approaches, Desta Joy Walker finds himself in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the one place he's been actively avoiding most of his life. For Desta, the East African capital encompasses some of the happiest and saddest parts of his life-his first home and the place where his father died. When an unavoidable work obligation lands him there for twelve weeks, he may finally have a chance for the closure he so desperately needs. What Desta never expected was to catch a glimpse of his future as he reconnects with the beautiful country and his family's past. Elias Fikru has never met an opportunity he hasn't seized. Except, of course, for the life-changing one, he's stubbornly ignored for the past nine months. He'd be a fool not to accept the chance to pursue his doctoral studies in the U.S., but saying yes means leaving his homeland, and Elias isn't ready to make that commitment. Meeting Desta, the Dominican-American emergency relief worker with the easy smile and sad eyes, makes Elias want things he's never envisioned for himself. Rediscovering his country through Desta's eyes emboldens Elias to reach for a future where he can be open about every part of himself. But when something threatens the future that's within their grasp, Elias and Desta must put it all on the line for love.
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Jari-chan
Finding Joy: A Gay Romance | Adriana Herrera
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I'm not a fan of Romance novels, so I almost have to rate this book as a Pick. At the beginning I really enjoyed it, but after some time I still got bored with it. I don't need to hear about someones eyebrows three times in a row... But anyway, I made it through a Romance, and therefore it must be good.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaOfBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 3y
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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick
Finding Joy: A Gay Romance | Adriana Herrera
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This was a saucy little M/M romance with American Desta going to Ethiopia on an aid mission. He's following in his now deceased father's footsteps but questioning his next move. He meets Elias, an Ethiopian native assisting on the aid project, and they have a connection. Both guys are in a quarter-life crisis of sorts and a homosexual relationship in a country where it's illegal adds fuel to the fires burning inside them. Enjoyable & sexy.

Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick This book also provides a little sense of place in Ethiopia without too much filler prose. #foodandlit @butterfinger @Texreader @Catsandbooks and another March #bookspinbingo box @TheAromaofBooks YES I'M STILL REVIEWING MARCH 😟 3y
Catsandbooks Glad you liked it! And I'm still reading a book for Brazil/ January so no worries lol 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 3y
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peanutnine
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Heartwarming romance set in Ethiopia. Deals with figuring out your purpose and finding freedom in a home that doesn't accept who you are

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Catsandbooks
Finding Joy: A Gay Romance | Adriana Herrera
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5/5 ⭐️ Loved this gay Ethiopian romance! After not being in Ethiopia since he was a young child, Desta is sent there for a work trip. He meets Elias who shows him just how beautiful Ethiopia is & how to follow his heart.
This relationship example is such an important one, as homosexuality is illegal in Ethiopia & many LGBTQ people face discrimination & even abuse. Sadly over 90% of the population believe LGBTQ should not be accepted.

Butterfinger Great review. 3y
Andrew65 Doing great 👏👏👏😊 3y
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Catsandbooks
Finding Joy: A Gay Romance | Adriana Herrera
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Hoping to read these two books for #20in4 💚

Thanks for hosting Andrew!

Andrew65 I enjoyed The Air That You Breathe, good luck. 3y
Crazeedi Air you breathe is excellent 3y
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Verity
Finding Joy: A Gay Romance | Adriana Herrera
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Lovely romance - and by gosh do I want to go to Ethiopia now.

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