A review by stitchnlich
Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book is a grotesque love letter to queer youth.  The horror is visceral, obscene even, both the literal body horror and the horror of the trauma that young people experience at the hands of the institutions that are supposed to love them.  Almost everything about this book is so well done, my only complaint being how rushed some of the minor characters seem.  While not for the faint of heart, I think this book is a triumphant reminder to queer teens that queer adulthood is not only achievable, but is also worth working for.
I received an ARC of this book but my opinions are my own.
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