Yay! You're Gay! Now What? A Gay Boy's Guide to Life by Riyadh Khalaf is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. I am not in the target range for this book but I still wanted to read this. I am so glad this book is out there to help those that are in the right demographic range. This book deals with a lot of personal issues that the author himself has faced and he passes on advice. He also has advice from other celebrities. Bullying, coming out, dating, and more are all addressed in here. The book is very open. It doesn't sugar coat anything but it does encourage people to be you! There is a lot of support in this book!
I think any one that is not in the LGBTQ community could benefit from reading this. Understanding goes a long way!
If someone feels they could benefit from this book because they might be a target audience, then don't hesitate to pick it up! You will be glad you did!

This is a wonderful book and a great guide and I think should be read by everyone regardless of sexual orientation. Light hearted and honest insights from a very genuine young gay man. This would be helpful to not only young men who may be questioning their sexuality or have come out, but also for family and friends. I believe the more we discuss and are open then it can only ever be for the better. This should be available in schools and libraries for teenagers. A wonderful read.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I am definitely glad this book exists. Young LGBTQ people will now have a guide to growing up and embracing who they are while enduring whatever struggles life throws their way. This is going to be a necessity in elementary school libraries.

I am currently on page 35, and to save my eyes, I will be buying this book soon from Amazon. A short review for those 35 pages (and I will write a longer review when I have the book/read it). This is a very fun, interesting read, I really enjoy reading it even though I am not a gay boy (I am a bi woman). The writing style is very nice and pulls you in, I love the photographs, the addition of personal stories or quotes (either by celebrities or teens or other people) is very well done. All in all, a book I would recommend based on those 35 pages.

This wonderful book is so essential for the new generations of queer kids to come. It conveys so much helpful information to help guide teens as they grow up and maintains a personable tone throughout. Khalaf handles difficult subjects with levity and personal anecdotes, along with letters from various gay celebrities. I flew through this book and couldn’t recommend it enough!

I work at a middle school and read this to gain perspective on what my students that come out as gay are going through emotionally. I think this is an inspiring read for any young person that is making the difficult decision to come out. Great writing!

An amazing book that discusses so many things useful for everyone to read and understand about being lgbt+.

It's not just for those apart of the community but for anyone who's questioning their sexuality or know someone on the spectrum.

It was informative and full of humour and the photography and artwork complemented each page and made it that much more enjoyable to read.

I can't wait to buy my own physical copy and share it with all my friends!

It’s about time someone wrote a book like Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? A Gay Boy’s Guide to Life. Riyadh Khalaf writes skillfully, knowledgably, truthfully, compassionately and humorously, leaving no stone unturned in bringing information to people who are trying to come to terms with their sexual identity.

Whatever your gender, sexual identity or sexual orientation, you will learn something from this book. Khalaf covers a wide range of topics under 5 sections:
• So you think you might be gay…
• Coming out
• Finding friends, finding love
• All about bodies
• Let’s talk about sex

I admire Khalaf’s honesty and humor, his willingness to lay open his personal experiences to help others, the way he presents information respectful of all cultures, and remains true to his messages: “There’s nothing wrong with you”, “It’s okay to be who you are”, “You are not alone”, “Be proud of who you are”.

This book will help a lot of people find the answers to questions they were afraid to ask, and the reassurance they need to become their true self. What could be better?

Many thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Books for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

This is a lovely book that addresses so many things young gay men aren't getting elsewhere. To have a book about puberty, figuring out your sexuality, coming out, sex, and consent aimed specifically for and about cis gay men is necessary. I would love to see similar books with these topics aimed for gay women, trans folks, and other members of the LGBT+ community.

This book was everything.

I'm a questioning straight person but this book was more than for just gay people. It had answers for even anxiety issues.

In some points , this book was unrealistic . I come from a place where people traditionally think being attracted to same gender is abomination. Coming out is not as easy as it sounds here.

Overall , this book was positive and supportive.

I thanks the publisher and Netgalley for granting me an opportunity to read and review this amazing work.

Disclaimer: I received an e-ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

My "coming out" moment was not really a coming out moment. My parents sort of knew who and what I was at a very young age. Looking back, it would help me understand what I'm going through, how I should act, and how I should define myself if I have something like this book.

I haven't really heard of Riyadh Khalaf until my book wish for this book was approved by the publisher, but I was thankful they did! The book is a bible not only for gay boys, but also a manual for every single person who's confused of the LGBT+ community. I am part of this community, but I was still ignorant of how diverse this community was, and this book reconciled all of those confusions.

Direct, honest and fun. Yay! You're Gay! Now What?: A Gay Boy's Guide to Life is one for the books. I hope you get your hands on this book once it's released this month.

I voluntarily read and reviewed and advanced copy of this book, received through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is a great resource for young people, especially because it was written by someone who has been through it. Although I did not know Riyadh before reading this book, after watching his Youtube channel I have come to the conclusion that his book is a reflection of himself: straight-forward and honest. He is not afraid of delving into personal matters, there is a chapter on every doubt a teenager might have in the book and more that not only LGTBI people might find useful.

While it is mainly focused on Ireland and the UK, I feel like this book might be helpful for people anywhere.

My review will be posted on my website tomorrow

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The descriptive bit: Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? by Riyadh Khalaf is a book for young queer guys. It covers pretty much everything you might want to know, including things you may not have even thought of! This book is a great resource for young people and it’s written by someone who has been through it! What makes this book different is the personal insight from Riyadh

My thoughts bit: I have been watching Riyadh on YouTube for years. He is honest and straight-forward, he’s hilarious, unapologetic and talented. On his channel, he has always shared personal details about his life that have helped people to realize they aren’t alone. This book is an extension of that sharing that Riyadh has always done.

This book has a chapter on pretty much anything you might wonder about if you’re a young queer man (and I would venture to say that a lot of it is relevant regardless of gender or orientation). You can read about coming out, developing crushes, telling friends, dating, sex, the queer community, bullying, and so many more useful things.

Physically, the book is a delight! The colours are vibrant (much like Riyadh!) and there are some great photos. It’s the kind of book that is fun to read despite being about some really life-changing subjects.

Throughout this book, Riyadh shares stories from his own life and experience. It’s this personal touch, complete with Riyadh’s candor and sense of humor that truly makes this book such a helpful tool. Interspersed with chapters full of useful information, there are notes from famous queer role models, and from everyday folks.

This book was a joy to read and very educational. While the focus is on those in the UK – I feel as though the information in this book could be helpful to anyone anywhere. The contact information included at the back of the book provides some great resources for people living around the world.

I received an ARC of this Yay! You’re Gay! Now What? by Riyadh Khalaf from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Childrens via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

This is exactly what it sets out to be, a guide for a gay cis male teen. Riyadh doesn’t profess to, or indeed want to, speak for any other groups, genders or orientations, as that would be inauthentic. What this is, is a calmly written, relatable overview of what it is to cope with being a gay teen in modern society. It’s not the most in depth analysis of what it is to be gay, but it is written with it’s audience firmly in mind.

It’s approach to sex, bullying, coming out, identity and advice is very personable and frank, without being sensational. Yes parents, there are sections on cumming, sexual roles, masturbation and others, but there are just as many on cyber bullying, where to seek help in a crisis, and how to emotionally engage with your friends and peers. Also emotionally affecting is the chapter written by Riyadh’s parents in an attempt to speak to the parents who may pick up this book.

It doesn’t shy away from the big topics or advise abstinence, but it does advocate for consent, respect for self and for others.

This is an unexpectedly welcome addition to the LGBTQ+ self help family. Now the publisher just needs to find an equally famous lesbian YouTuber, to produce a companion piece with as much warmth or heart as this.

In this book by popular LGBTQ+ activist and member, Riyadh, he takes us through everything to do with being gay or otherwise from coming out and how to manage any and every situation possible to find yourself in.



From coming out and all the reactions you could be faced with, bullying, first time sex and masturbation, dealing with anxiety and worries as well as having famous faces and their stories also featured in this handy little book he !makes sure to cover whatever topic could be effecting the person choosing to read his book.



As a supporter of the community and having friends who've come out over time, this book sums up everything a gay guy could need to know and handy information for others who are LGBTQ+ too as many issues can be relevant to others as well.



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

A great honest read.
Thank you to both NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for my eARC in exchange for my honest unbiased review

I think this is so helpful for young gay men, I can only imagine how nice it is to read all this from someone's own perspective and experience. I enjoyed it, the way it's written is very light hearted even if it touches difficult subjects. While it might not be targeted to me as a lesbian I still liked to read someone else's experiences with the community.

I personally have an issue when people call the lgbt+ community the "q*eer community" because it's still a slur for so many people so we can't call a community a slur, but other then that, this book will help and comfort a lot of people.

I like how it does start with steps through the process of figuring out that you're in the lgbt+ community. There are chapters on trans/gender identity, explaining labels in the LGBT+ community (includes aces y'all!), famous people talking about advice they'd give their younger self.

It also delves in the end into safe sex, what is sex, your body,etc.

There is a lot of focus on UK-ireland as...this is a book about an Irish gay YouTuber. However, the information is still useful/readable for those not from there :)


Downloaded from Netgalley (wishbone'd it), exchange for free/my opinion only review. I'm not scoring this with stars/spoons(in my case). As this is a guide, self-help/etc.

An ARC was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

I was interested when I read the description of the book and the book lives up to that.

It's a very personal, heartfelt yet humorous read.

In the book, author Riyadh Khalaf shares honest advice about everything, from relationships to labels, to dealing with bullies, to learning to love your boy, to finding your true friends.

I loved how transparent and honest that he was with everything while at the same time being light-hearted and heartfelt.

This is a good read for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.