hell hath no fury like Vern's unbridled rage.

Rivers Solomon you are in my walls (affectionately). the prose in this book is visceral and borderline fervent, which perfectly fits the content (being vague on purpose because you should go into this knowing very little). every sentence grabs you by the throat. in a nation built on rot and death, these characters breathe a life into what is often thought to be lost. this story beautifully illustrates how insidious oppression is and how grueling the fight is against it. I adore Vern and Gogo together and watching Vern begin the process of healing from seemingly unending trauma. not to mention I love lesbians being pushed to their FUCKING LIMIT!!! alright I'm done screaming. read this book, though make sure you're in the right headspace. heavy content abounds.