Tell Me How to Be

Beautiful collection of stories. Even more beautiful now that I realized it's a debut, because it's just that strong. Wonderful, potent, raw stories for lgbtq+ readers and non-lgbtq+ readers alike

I truly enjoyed 'Tell Me How to Be' by Neel Patel. I began reading the book without knowing much about it. It took a few chapters to get into the story, but once the story gained momentum, it was a captivating page-turner with unexpected twists. There's an LGBT subplot that enriches the narrative, delving into secrets, shame, trauma, and lies, pushing a family to their limits in their quest for closure and purpose. Highly recommended.

3.5