Richard Mirabella Reihenfolge der Bücher

Opening like a fairy tale and ending like a nightmare, this queer coming-of-age novel follows a young man's tumultuous relationship with a violent older boyfriend and the aftermath of a terrible crime that impacts him and his sister. After years of silence, Justin shows up at his sister Willa's door, having lost everything in his life. Once his protector in childhood, Willa is now hesitant to let him back in, fearing the chaos he might bring. She leads a structured life as a nurse and enjoys creating intricate dioramas. As Justin attempts to reconnect with Willa's close circle—her landlord, boyfriend, and mother—she feels increasingly vulnerable. Their relationship, marked by both love and frustration, reaches a breaking point when Justin struggles with sobriety and the lingering effects of a brain injury. Flashing back to high school, Justin, desperate to escape a troubled home and disapproving mother, finds solace in an older boyfriend who offers intimacy and refuge. However, when this boyfriend commits a violent act, the two embark on a doomed road trip that irrevocably alters Justin's life and his family's. Weaving together these timelines, the narrative explores a young man's trauma and the enduring love that awaits him.