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Crosshairs

byCatherine Hernandez

Genres: LGBTQ+Fiction Activists and Reformers Survivors' Chronicles Political Leaders

Who is this book for? Readers interested in LGBTQ+ themes, dystopian narratives, and stories of resistance against oppression.

Topics SurvivalIdentityFreedom

MoodDark, Hopeful

RomanceMajor Subplot

ViolenceModerate

Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

The author of the acclaimed novel Scarborough weaves an unforgettable and timely dystopian tale about a near-future, where a queer Black performer and his allies join forces to rise up when an oppressive regime gathers those deemed "Other" into concentration camps.Set in a terrifyingly familiar near-future, with massive floods leading to rampant homelessness and devastation, a government-sanctioned regime called The Boots seizes on the opportunity to round up communities of color, the disabled, and the LGBTQ+ into labour camps.In the shadows, a new hero emerges. After he loses his livelihood as a drag queen and the love of his life, Kay joins the resistance alongside Bahadur, a transmasculine refugee, and Firuzeh, a headstrong social worker. Guiding them in the use of weapons and close-quarters combat is Beck, a rogue army officer, who helps them plan an uprising at a major televised international event.With her signature "raw yet beautiful, disturbing yet hopeful" (Booklist) prose, Catherine Hernandez creates a vision of the future that is all the more frightening because it is very possible. A cautionary tale filled with fierce and vibrant characters, Crosshairs explores the universal desire to thrive, love, and be loved for being your true self.

Language

Published on

07/08/2021

Pages

327

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781913090708

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

8.99 £

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