"The morning begins with shame."

*Published in US & Canada by Other Press*

*Published in Spanish by Egales Editorial*

*Published in the UK by Europa Editions*

*Published in Farsi by Adabiyat Amrouz Jehan*

*Published in India by Speaking Tiger Books*

*Published in Slovenian by* *Drustvo SKUC, coll. Lambda*

Praise for Guapa:

"Vibrant, wrenching...sensuous and caustic, full of smoke and blood." - The New Yorker

"An explosive debut...[Guapa] gives fresh life to the maxim 'the personal is political'." - The Guardian

“A remarkable debut.” - The Huffington Post

"Haddad writes like an Arab Tennessee Williams, fuelled equally by rage and compassion." - Nick Seeley, Cambodia Noir

"Haddad's unwavering dedication to detail, narrative arc, and consequence make Guapa necessarily poignant, uncomfortable, and meaningful. Like all good art, it moves beyond itself to shine a light on the world it bears." - Pop Matters

“An engrossing and timely debut novel by a provocative new voice. Haddad’s characters are unforgettable.” - Randa Jarrar, author of A Map of Home

"Haddad presents a striking look at gay life, the psychological cost of conformity, and what it means to be true to yourself." - Booklist

“Those looking for a nuanced portrait of gay life in the modern Middle East will find plenty to admire.” - Kirkus Reviews