Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 1

A straight man takes a job at a gay brothel with a rule of no falling in love, but when he falls for one of the male prostitutes, his days of employment are numbered. Shangri-La is a male brothel celebrating gay sex, and Apollo is in charge of getting the men ready for clients. Phi, one of the brothels most sought-after prostitutes, is tasked with getting him up to speed, but the rules of the brothel are clear: no orgasms, no penetration, and no falling in love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

A paradise of sensuality, Shangri-La is a male brothel celebrating the glories of gay sex. Newly hired Apollo is in charge of getting the men ready for clients, but as a straight man, he's a bit naive. Phi, one of the brothel's most sought-after prostitutes, is tasked with getting him up to speed, but not before toying with him a bit. Too bad the rules of the brothel are clear—no orgasms, no penetration, and no falling in love!

Apollo, a straight man, takes a job at a gay brothel with a firm rule of no falling in love. What could go wrong?

Shangri-La, a male brothel, is a paradise of sensuality, celebrating the glories of gay sex. Apollo, newly hired, is in charge of getting the men ready for clients. However, as a straight man, he is naive. Phi, one of the brothel's most sought-after prostitutes, is tasked with getting him up to speed, but not before toying with him a bit.

The rules of the brothel are clear: no orgasms, no penetration, and no falling in love. Apollo must navigate the complexities of the brothel, where desire and temptation clash, while keeping his heart safe.

As Apollo spends more time at Shangri-La, he finds himself drawn to the men he works with. He develops deep connections and forms friendships that challenge his preconceptions about love and sexuality.

However, Apollo's journey is not without its challenges. He faces resistance from the brothel's owner, who disapproves of his relationship with Phi. Apollo must also contend with the jealousy and resentment of other prostitutes, who see him as a threat to their business.

Despite these obstacles, Apollo perseveres. He learns to embrace his sexuality and to find joy in the simple pleasures of intimacy. He discovers that love can exist beyond the boundaries of gender and that sometimes, the greatest love stories are the ones that defy expectations.

In the end, Apollo leaves Shangri-La with a newfound sense of self-discovery and a deeper understanding of the human heart. He has learned that love is not just about finding a partner, but about embracing the beauty of vulnerability and the power of connection.

Weight: 164g
Dimension: 129 x 183 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974715152