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A review by lou_willingham
Surrender Your Sons by Adam Sass
5.0
I was nervous about reading this. I knew Surrender Your Sons would be brutal and difficult to get through. I knew it would make me angry.
It also made me feel empowered to demand change.
This book is so brave. The characters are so brave. No one in there is a "perfect queer", and I love that. These are kids who are messy and scared and hurt. Connor's voice is strong and consistent and I couldn't help but love him! I want to sweep him up in a big, safe mom-hug and tell him it's okay.
The pacing is amazing. Most of the book happens over a weekend, with occasional flashbacks (I LOVE a good flashback). I listened to most of it on audio, and Sass had me gasping out-loud as pieces of the puzzle fell into place.
I'm so glad I read this book. It is a thriller, and it has very dark and upsetting moments which are just a reflection of some of the real horrors of homophobia.
Thoroughly enjoyed it! I cried, sure. But I feel good about it.
It also made me feel empowered to demand change.
This book is so brave. The characters are so brave. No one in there is a "perfect queer", and I love that. These are kids who are messy and scared and hurt. Connor's voice is strong and consistent and I couldn't help but love him! I want to sweep him up in a big, safe mom-hug and tell him it's okay.
The pacing is amazing. Most of the book happens over a weekend, with occasional flashbacks (I LOVE a good flashback). I listened to most of it on audio, and Sass had me gasping out-loud as pieces of the puzzle fell into place.
I'm so glad I read this book. It is a thriller, and it has very dark and upsetting moments which are just a reflection of some of the real horrors of homophobia.
Thoroughly enjoyed it! I cried, sure. But I feel good about it.