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_meganrose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Hate crime, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Transphobia
nuhafariha's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for the Reader's Copy!
Now available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble and Indie Bookstore.
Catherine Hernandez's dystopian fantasy "Crosshairs" seems all too close to reality today with immigration detention camps across the United States, reports of forced sterilizations and "iceboxes" and a resurgence of hate crimes and hate groups. After all, slightly less than 50% of the country voted for a man who condoned white supremacist groups like the Proud Boys this November.
The story follows Filipino drag queen Kay after a traumatizing conversion effort by his mother's conservative church community. As he starts to work as a dishwasher in a local drag bar, Kay is mesmerized by the host & discovers a passion for a new line of work. Unbeknownst to Kay, though, his blissful domestic paradise is about to be shattered when a hate group, The Boots, starts to relegate all minorities into concentration camp. Yeah, it gets wilder and wilder as the story continues with indigenous activist groups, underground rebel factions and some good old political subterfuge.
Crosshairs is an inventive novel that confronts our present reality, our precarious precious hold on life itself. Hernandez asks her readers what they would do themselves to protect their lives, their loved ones and their very humanity. A stirring call to action and stunning tour de force.
Now available on Amazon, Barnes&Noble and Indie Bookstore.
Catherine Hernandez's dystopian fantasy "Crosshairs" seems all too close to reality today with immigration detention camps across the United States, reports of forced sterilizations and "iceboxes" and a resurgence of hate crimes and hate groups. After all, slightly less than 50% of the country voted for a man who condoned white supremacist groups like the Proud Boys this November.
The story follows Filipino drag queen Kay after a traumatizing conversion effort by his mother's conservative church community. As he starts to work as a dishwasher in a local drag bar, Kay is mesmerized by the host & discovers a passion for a new line of work. Unbeknownst to Kay, though, his blissful domestic paradise is about to be shattered when a hate group, The Boots, starts to relegate all minorities into concentration camp. Yeah, it gets wilder and wilder as the story continues with indigenous activist groups, underground rebel factions and some good old political subterfuge.
Crosshairs is an inventive novel that confronts our present reality, our precarious precious hold on life itself. Hernandez asks her readers what they would do themselves to protect their lives, their loved ones and their very humanity. A stirring call to action and stunning tour de force.
hollysmith54's review against another edition
5.0
“To the people of privilege
You will survive your discomfort while reading this book
But many like me, who sit dangerously at various intersections of identity, will not survive long enough for you to complete the last page
What will you do?
A horrible insight to a completely possible future. I am fearful, enraged, vulnerable. Catherine Hernandez gave me full body shivers and left me in tears. She deserves all the praise her work gets and more.
You will survive your discomfort while reading this book
But many like me, who sit dangerously at various intersections of identity, will not survive long enough for you to complete the last page
What will you do?
A horrible insight to a completely possible future. I am fearful, enraged, vulnerable. Catherine Hernandez gave me full body shivers and left me in tears. She deserves all the praise her work gets and more.
juli_a_n_a's review against another edition
2.0
Flat characters, confused style and narration, unbelievable plot and too many stereotypes to count
sarinatb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
c_ks_21's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
enbyglitch's review against another edition
DNF at like like 25%? This book has an extremely important message about queer/bipoc existence and perspective, and takes place in Toronto to boot!
But it is also hitting me extremely close to home right now, and despite putting a lot of effort into listening to it I need to set it aside for the moment.
From what I read I think "The Handmaids' Tale" is a rapt comparison, and I imagine deeply oppressed women reading that book would have an experience that somewhat echoes mine so far with Crosshairs.
I really want to return to this book, but my mind and soul aren't in the right place for its brutal look at the future of our society
But it is also hitting me extremely close to home right now, and despite putting a lot of effort into listening to it I need to set it aside for the moment.
From what I read I think "The Handmaids' Tale" is a rapt comparison, and I imagine deeply oppressed women reading that book would have an experience that somewhat echoes mine so far with Crosshairs.
I really want to return to this book, but my mind and soul aren't in the right place for its brutal look at the future of our society
larryleex's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
k_strau's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0