New Release+Review: King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender

Review:

Phew.

This book had a lot going on at times and it was intense. This book was a little depressing if I am being honest. It touched on a death in the family. Child abuse. Dealing with prejudice, closed minded and racist people. It also talked about how being gay in the black comminuty is such a big taboo. As a black straight woman, I feel that this really needs to stop. Love is Love. Just let people be and live their own lives. At times I did struggle with King but as the book progressed he grew on me.

King’s parents annoyed me to no end. His mother was too wishy washy for me. Then we have his father and his whole black people can’t be gay nonsense. Seriously? He preached about racism but bashed gay people. I like that King compared racism and homophobia as being similar. I do agree. Especially in this day and age who willingly chooses to be gay especially with lack of human and basic rights, being told “God doesn’t love you”, hate crimes. etc So honestly in my opinion I don’t think people choose to be gay. They are gay just like I am straight.

This was my first time reading a book by Kacen Callender and it was a good read. The story at times was a little slow in some areas but it still packed a powerful punch. I will definitely be reading more books from this author in the future.