LAW, LUST AND LAUGHS: A Queer Diaspora Riot

By Jiao Li

From the courtrooms of Australia to the bedrooms of Southeast Asia, Jiao Li-a Chinese-born, queer, legally trained misfit-delivers a memoir that's equal parts legal reckoning, erotic odyssey, and dark comedy gold. Structured in three acts-LAW, LUST, and LAUGHS-this unfiltered riot traces a journey from law school trauma and diasporic identity clashes to steamy hookups and AI-assisted heartbreak, all served with a side of biting wit.

Think Ali Wong's raw humor meets Maggie Nelson's poetic edge, with a dash of Talmudic reflection and Tel Aviv sauna swagger. Jiao ditches the lawyer's robe for Bangkok's chaos, wrestling with queer liberation, racial baggage, and the absurdity of belonging-tattooing "AUSTRALIA" on their neck to prove a point. Expect legal rants, explicit misadventures, and fictional comedy setups that dare you to laugh through the mess.

Perfect for fans of queer nonfiction, Asian-Australian stories, and anyone who's ever felt like a square peg in a round world. Warning: contains explicit content, unapologetic sass, and a middle finger to conformity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764060210
• ISBN13: 9781764060219
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Jiao Li
• Length: 257 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.7" x 6.0"