Published Book to read...

[John Doe]

I know we all love to read each others work here and some of us dream of being published writers (I am one of those)... but I stumbled upon a book today at the bookstore by pure accident. I was surprised it was in the Young Adult section (actually I was more surprised that it was in the book store period, since I live in super conservative America) but it's called Hero by Perry Moore. It's about superheroes and it's narrative and protaganist is a gay boy with super powers. I read the first chapter in the bookstore and had to buy the book. I brought it home and had to do all these other chores before I could read it. Now I read about 5 chapters and I'm hooked... only I have to do some volunteer work tomorrow early so I have to go to bed. I just want to share this with everyone so they know about this book. I'd like to support any "mainstream" book out there that involves th GLBT community and I applaud the author for writing such a book targeted to the mainstream audience. As it is a YA novel there's no smut (thank the heavens), but the book tackles issues of family, identity, and the strength or superhero inside us all. Check it out from your library or go buy it, I'm sure many of you will love it.

[Nephylim]

Thanks for the heads up

[John Doe]

Thanks for the heads up

 

 

I finished reading the book and it was AMAZING!!!! I'm still in awe. I loved the protaganist and the family dynamic in the story was just amazing. I felt for Thom and *sighs* and the ending was ... gah I don't want to give it away. Yuo all have to read it. It touches all the tpoics that concerns a gay boy in the closet... the yearning for a father who will accept him, the perfect boy, etc... and then add in the super hero touch... it's amazing!!!!

[Gregoire]

I bought this book a couple of years ago when I wanted a gay hero. Apparently Stan Lee was working with Showtime to make series, but I think that fell through. I would love to see a gay superhero on television, but this book is a read, it's really good.

[Tristan]

Just borrowed this book from the library and the librarian, who had bright pink curly hair, gave me a really weird look - like she was trying to work out why I was borrowing it Anyway am looking forward to starting it.

[Fishwings]

Hehe, bought this book about a year ago and I enjoyed it quite a bit. The main character is absolutely adorable, and I love all the other characters too. I did raise an eyebrow on...

 

 

 

The blatant, Twilight-esque stalking that went on. Like what the fudge.

 

[Tristan]

Just finished the book - in under one day, I know bit obsessive but it was brilliant and their is a sequel coming out latter this year

 

[Fishwings]

Just finished the book - in under one day, I know bit obsessive but it was brilliant and their is a sequel coming out latter this year

 

 

 

I heard about that!! Can't wait : ). Felt the book ended particularly nicely, it was a healthy length too.

[John Doe]

Oh yay now I'm excited for the sequel.... didn't know that. I finsihed the book in under 24 hours also.