This was one of those books where I can say I ended up reading it because I know the author. He was kind enough to ask for my opinion on it. I feel bad that he ended up waiting so long for me to get to it because I had a few library books I had to read before getting to it. It was definitely worth the wait.

It centers around an Australian teen named Robert, who lives Brisbane. He is in Year 12 (their version of senior years for those of us in the US). He has just transferred to a new school, which has a really religious headmaster. He knows he is going to have no shortage of difficulties due to his mixed French-Indian heritage.

As he settles into the new requirments of the school, he learns that he must get involved in some sort of sport. He decides he wants to get into wrestling. The school doesn't have a team, but the school's gym teacher is willing to work with him. Before long, they get to know each other and fall in love. It is a love they know will lead to trouble, but Robert and Brad try to find a way to be together. Fortunately, Robert's parents are supportive of their relationship.

Besides the suspected trouble they might find themselves in, they also their lives keep ending up in danger from gay bashers connected to the school.

The writing is pretty strong in this self-published work. Taylor does a great job of bringing the reader into the minds of both Brad and Robert as well as Roberts parents and headmaster. The story builds the suspence keeping the reader on the edge of the seat until it builds into a surprising climax.