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A review by gay_for_jay
Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
4.5 stars out of 5
Books about religious trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community are normally books that I avoid because of the parallels to my own story. However, I wanted to see this book through. As I continued to read and listen (I borrowed the audiobook from the local library) I found myself becoming emotionally attached to Jonah and his story due the similarities (minus conversion therapy). Jonah is portrayed as a write and it is clearly reflected in the way “he” writes a love letter to self on his journey of discovery and forgiveness. More importantly, I think Jonah is writing to liberate “you.”
Yes, Daddy was an enthralling book that I found difficult to read (again personal connections), but even harder to put down. My sole critique is I wish there was a content warning listed somewhere in the book prior to starting, so one can prepare themselves of the potential journey they are about to embark upon.
Books about religious trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community are normally books that I avoid because of the parallels to my own story. However, I wanted to see this book through. As I continued to read and listen (I borrowed the audiobook from the local library) I found myself becoming emotionally attached to Jonah and his story due the similarities (minus conversion therapy). Jonah is portrayed as a write and it is clearly reflected in the way “he” writes a love letter to self on his journey of discovery and forgiveness. More importantly, I think Jonah is writing to liberate “you.”
Yes, Daddy was an enthralling book that I found difficult to read (again personal connections), but even harder to put down. My sole critique is I wish there was a content warning listed somewhere in the book prior to starting, so one can prepare themselves of the potential journey they are about to embark upon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Drug use