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Editor's Pick Booklife Reviews: A fast-paced yet thoughtful romance of coming out and finding love in later life in Alaska 5 Star Clarion Reviews: A riveting novel . . . about love, courage, and solidarity Kirkus Reviews: [A]n impressive story that packs a punch. Trapped between a homicidal brother and a homophobic podcaster eager to reveal her lesbian romance novels, a seventy-year-old grandmother seeks help in Clear, Alaska. Suffocating in a loveless marriage and lonely existence, Taylor MacKenzie lives only through her writing, using the pen name Brooke Skipstone, her best friend in college and lover before her death in 1974. Afraid of being murdered before anyone in her family or community knows her life story, Taylor writes an autobiography about her time with Brooke and shares it with those closest to her, hoping for understanding and acceptance. Accused of promoting the queering and debasement of America by a local podcaster, Taylor embroils the conservative community in controversy but fights back with the help of a new, surprising friend. Can she endure the attacks from haters and gaslighters? Can she champion the queering she represents? And will she survive?

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Deeply evocative and consistently moving... Skipstone returns with this breathtaking story about one woman's journey to fulfillment and happiness . . . Skipstone easily gets the reader to root for her fully fleshed-out heroine: it's easy to invest in Taylor's two worlds-her haunting past and the turbulent present . . . Sexual tension between various characters is palpable, and the intertwined storylines wrap up with a satisfying ending. Skipstone pairs Taylor's poignant coming-of-age story with a deep dive into sexual identity and LGBTQ issues, homophobia, patriarchy, dysfunctional family dynamics, individual angst, the corrosive power of secrets, understanding, acceptance, courage, friendship, and the importance of human connection. This is a gem. - The Prairies Book Review There is tension from the novel's first page, and it's palpable up to the end. With engaging dialogue and vivid literary style, it's easy to be caught up in the lives of the characters. This emotive story about identity, friendship, and genuine love is beautifully written. - Maria Victoria Beltran Brooke Skipstone offers much in the way of relatable content for readers of all ages, not least through entertaining and accessible dialogue as well as relevant mature content that offers an opportunity for young adult readers to learn about more mature issues without it being sensationalized. I highly recommend The Queering to fans of LGBTQIA+ fiction as well as YA readers seeking something new and emotionally diverse to explore. - K.C. Finn The characters are portrayed vividly and pop off the pages with their vibrant personalities. Taylor, Grace, Maddi, and Shannon's camaraderie feels genuine, and I found their friendship to be my favorite aspect of the book. Highly recommended. - Pikasho Deka The militant opinions are terrifying and recognizable, and the victims of the clashes will remain in the minds and hearts of readers long after the last page is read. Brooke Skipstone keeps her readers engaged with explosive dialog and believable characters. - Courtnee Turner Hoyle

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