Can't Wait Wednesday, which I have adapted to better suit my blog as "Feed Your TBR" is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight highly anticipated books. It is based on the Waiting on Wednesday meme which used to be hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
FROM GOODREADS: In 1977 - a world in which America launched its space program shortly after WWII - Mitch Ward followed Flynn, the lost love of his youth, into the US Space Guard. Now, he’s stuck on a backwater moon base with his only friend, Gloria, watching every shuttle in the hope Flynn will be on it.
After an inexplicable encounter with a strange, euphoric being, Mitch and Gloria find themselves dishonorably discharged, and stuck in a USA rapidly sliding into fascism with no plans and no future. There’s nothing for it but to move to Los Angeles to chase their dreams, and find their people in the discos of the city.
But when Flynn crashes back into their lives, claiming to be the host for an emissary of a utopian civilization approaching Earth, he offers Mitch the power to protect himself and friends across the queer community, so they never have to live in the shadows or face oppression again.
With the world on the brink of cataclysm, and Mitch and his friends being squeezed out of every space, it’s down to this community of disco-loving outcasts to stand up for what is beautiful and right.
After an inexplicable encounter with a strange, euphoric being, Mitch and Gloria find themselves dishonorably discharged, and stuck in a USA rapidly sliding into fascism with no plans and no future. There’s nothing for it but to move to Los Angeles to chase their dreams, and find their people in the discos of the city.
But when Flynn crashes back into their lives, claiming to be the host for an emissary of a utopian civilization approaching Earth, he offers Mitch the power to protect himself and friends across the queer community, so they never have to live in the shadows or face oppression again.
With the world on the brink of cataclysm, and Mitch and his friends being squeezed out of every space, it’s down to this community of disco-loving outcasts to stand up for what is beautiful and right.
WHY I CAN'T WAIT: This doesn't sound like something I would pick up on first glance, but I love nostalgic reads and it sounds like it may have a "found family" vibe which I love. We will see.
WHAT BOOK CAN'T YOU WAIT FOR THIS WEEK???
I'm very curious about this too! The title alone makes me want to check it out. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy alternative historical stories - and this one sounds like lots of fun:)).
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really interesting premise, seems like it'll be a good time! I hope you enjoy it :)
ReplyDeleteI love this time period as well so I will look forward to your review Barb!
ReplyDeleteSounds good. I like the nostalgic reads too. Hope you enjoy it when you get a chance to read it.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting. It sounds like it gets nostalgia as well as some points that would hit home in the current political environment. I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun! Hope you enjoy it! :D
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